Once Virginia was named the #1 seed in the Midwest Region, all eyes turned to who the Hoos would play. Of course the attention is on the bottom of the bracket and the #2 seed Michigan State Spartans. But before any potential rematch with Tom Izzo's squad, the Hoos will have to go through these three teams.
KenPom rank: 222
Tournament appearance: 6th
The Pirates enter the tournament as the MEAC champions, beating South Carolina State handily in the conference tournament finals. Virginia has played Hampton 7 times and won each matchup. Their last game was in 2014, a 69-40 UVa win at JPJ.