In an emotional news conference announcing his retirement on Friday, former Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Bennett didn't mince words on his reasons for retiring from college basketball, just three weeks before the season was set to tip.

Bennett, a three-time national coach of the year who led Virginia to the 2019 national title, went 364-136 in 15 seasons with the Cavaliers.

Bennett has led Virginia to a 364-136 record as head coach since taking the reins of the program in 2009. He led the Cavaliers to six regular-season ACC titles, 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and was named ACC Coach of the Year four times.