On Thursday, college basketball fans were stunned when reports surfaced that Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett plans to retire. Only hours after the news broke, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips released a statement on Bennett’s decision. “Tony Bennett is, first and foremost, a tremendous person who is also one of the most accomplished coaches in the storied history of ACC Basketball,” Phillips said. “He is a fierce competitor, but one who always leads with integrity, class and unwavering values. He has made an indelible impact on countless student-athletes and developed them not o…