The Virginia men’s basketball program began the new year with a bang by receiving a verbal commitment from Sacha Killeya-Jones, a 6’10” forward who attends Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia. The versatile junior was a top target of head coach Tony Bennett, who extended a scholarship offer on September 6, 2014.

“I’ve been talking to my parents for days, weeks actually, trying to talk about my options. UVa was consistently brought up. It’s a perfect fit. I love Coach Bennett. They made me a priority. I really want to go somewhere I’m really wanted. It’s such a great fit. I figured I might as well pull the trigger,” said Killeya-Jones, the third class of 2016 prospect to commit to the Hoos.

Georgetown, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest are among the other schools that offered Killeya-Jones. Duke and UNC expressed serious interest, but the Chapel Hill (N.C.) native decided against waiting to see what other options may come forth.

“I wanted to go somewhere where I was a main priority. Any schools that came late, I knew I wouldn’t be the main guy,” said Killeya-Jones.

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