How bad are things down at UVa?

So bad that the University of Virginia is retiring Sean Singletary's number 44. Yes, THE Sean Singletary.

As someone who used to live in Charlottesville back when UVa basketball was good, I can hardly believe my eyes and ears. Singletary is/was a nice player who is currently on an NBA roster. But come on, Wahoos. Sean Singletary?

Have things in the 'Ville gotten so desperate that the school must celebrate mediocrity?

Located smack dab in the middle of prime recruiting country, with a wonderful basketball tradition, there is simply no excuse for UVa to be so (usually) middle of the pack or certainly (sometimes) bad. Virginia and Washington, DC produce dozens of Division I players each year. Virginia should get there share and then some. Maybe Coach Dave Leitao should hit the recruiting trail harder. There is a lot to sell in Charlottesville. A beautiful campus, an elite school, great central location, the ACC.

Absolutely no excuse for UVa to not be at or near the top of the ACC standings each year.

Sean Singletary?