FRANCISCO CAFFARO NEWS

DNP against San Diego Caffaro (undisclosed) did not play during Santa Clara's game Saturday against San Diego.

Impact Saturday marked Santa Clara's first game of the 2024 WCC Tournament. Unfortunately for Caffaro, an undisclosed problem caused him to log his first DNP of the Broncos' 2023-24 season just as they began their tournament schedule. Currently, it is unknown whether or not he will be available again before said tourney concludes.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Exploring transfer options Caffaro has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Caffaro has opted to seek out an opportunity with a new team this offseason after spending four years with Virginia. The 7-foot-1 senior appeared in 20 games this season, averaging two points and 1.8 rebounds on 8.2 minutes per game. Caffaro appeared in 92 games during his time with the Cavaliers (21 starts).

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Caffaro isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus Furman.

Impact Caffaro will be replaced by Kadin Shedrick in the starting five Thursday after starting in the previous three games. Caffaro is averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 8.2 minutes across his 20 appearances this season.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Saturday Caffaro closed with zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds over 10 minutes during Saturday's 59-49 loss to Duke.

Impact If the 2023 ACC Tournament is any indication, Caffaro will be the Cavaliers' starting center during March Madness this year. He was part of their lineup each game they played from Thursday to Saturday. Caffaro logged eight points and six rebounds across 35 minutes.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Virginia loses Vander Plas to season-ending injury

No. 13 Virginia has lost forward Ben Vander Plas to a season-ending injury

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New starter for UVA Caffaro is starting Thursday's game against North Carolina.

Impact Caffaro may be the starting center for the stretch run with Ben Vander Plas being ruled out for the rest of the season with a hand injury. Caffaro is averaging just 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in return Caffaro (foot) finished with zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds over five minutes during Saturday's 73-66 victory over Syracuse.

Impact After missing the teams previous game while dealing with a foot injury, Caffaro returned to the floor Saturday. Caffaro was unable to score in his limited time on the court, but was able to collect a pair of rebounds.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Caffaro (foot) returned to practice this week but is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Syracuse, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Caffaro missed Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh due to a foot injury. If he's unable to suit up Saturday, his next chance to play is Tuesday's matchup with North Carolina.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Tuesday Caffaro is in a walking boot ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Preston Willett of CBS19Sports reports.

Impact Caffaro is averaging 2.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 9.0 minutes across his last three games. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's contest versus Syracuse.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from international duty Caffaro logged two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and one block over 10 minutes during Sunday's 70-61 victory over Illinois.

Impact Caffaro missed Virginia's second game of the season while playing with the Argentina national team, but he returned Friday against Baylor to produce two points and two rebounds in six minutes. The 7-1 senior will continue to be used for post depth moving forward.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out on international duty Caffaro missed Friday's victory over Monmouth, as he was away from the team to participate for his home country of Argentina in a 2023 FIBA Basketball qualifying match, Matt Newton...

Impact Caffaro's absence mean a bit more run for starter Kadin Shedrick, as well as reserve forward Ben Vander Plas. Fortunately, the Cavaliers were able to handily defeat the Hawks without Caffaro's services. With Monday's matchup against Northern Iowa postponed, Caffaro's next chance to take the court will be Friday against Baylor.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clark, Beekman spark No. 18 Virginia past NC Central 73-61

Kihei Clark and Reece Beekman sparked a 15-2 second-half run and No. 18 Virginia surged past North Carolina Central 73-61 after blowing a 16-point, first-half lead

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies 10 points in win Caffaro (concussion) totaled 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and one assist during Monday's win over North Carolina Central.

Impact Caffaro was cleared to play in the season opener after battling a mild concussion during the preseason. The guard finished as the team's highest-scoring bench player.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Experience abounds as Virginia looks to contend again in ACC

Experience has made high expectations return for Virginia

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling mild concussion Caffaro sat out of Saturday's Blue-White scrimmage game with a mild concussion, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact It sounds like there is hope that Caffaro will be able to return to practice soon and be ready to go by the opener against North Carolina Central on Nov. 7. The 7-footer should mix into the frontcourt rotation this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting lineup Caffaro is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against North Carolina.

Impact Caffaro is back in the starting five after coming off the bench for Wednesday's win over Louisville. As a result, Kadin Shedrick will shift back to a reserve role. The seven-footer is averaging 4.5 points and 4.6 rebounds across 17.4 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Caffaro isn't in the starting five Wednesday against Louisville.

Impact Caffaro will be available off the bench for coach Tony Bennett on Wednesday after starting the previous 14 games. The junior is currently posting 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aluma leads Virginia Tech against Virginia after 20-point showing

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia visits Virginia Tech following Aluma's 20-point game

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gardner powers Virginia to 63-53 victory over Georgia Tech

Jayden Gardner scored 26 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots to propel Virginia to a 63-53 victory over Georgia Tech. Gardner sank 10 of 19 shots from the floor...

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to start Saturday Caffaro remains in the starting lineup Saturday, according to the Virginia Men's Basketball Twitter account.

Impact After exiting Tuesday's game, Caffaro is set to continue playing Saturday. Caffaro has started the last six games and is averaging 5.8 points and 6.5 boards over 22.0 minutes per game since assuming a starting role.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game after cut to nose Caffaro exited Tuesday's game against Boston College early after taking a blow that cut his nose.

Impact Coach Tony Bennett said that Caffaro could have returned if needed, so it seems like the center should be okay for Saturday's game against Miami.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notre Dame ends six-game skid against Virginia 69-65

Dane Goodwin and Nate Laszewski scored 16 points apiece and Prentiss Hubb sank two free throws with 4 seconds left to help Notre Dame hold off Virginia 69-65

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins starting lineup Caffaro will start Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Caffaro is coming off of his best effort of the season, delivering 16 points and nine boards over 31 minutes against in-state rival Virginia Tech earlier this week. He'll get the start Saturday as a result, bumping Kadin Shedrick to the bench.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Best performance of season Caffaro provided 16 points (5-7 FG, 6-10 FT) and nine rebounds in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 54-52 victory over Virginia Tech.

Impact Caffaro scored in double digits for the first time this season and also posted a season-high mark in rebounds -- he ended just one board shy of recording his first double-double of the season. This was his best game of the campaign, but it would be unrealistic to believe he might post these numbers on a regular basis going forward.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE