The AP College Basketball Top 25 was released on Monday, and the Virginia Cavaliers check in at No. 8, behind ACC opponents Duke (1) and North Carolina (6). Though Virginia received no first place votes, the Hoos continue their consensus top-ten ranking, despite losing Malcolm Brogdon, Anthony Gill, Mike Tobey and Evan Nolte.
Late last week, the USA Today Coaches Poll was released, in which Virginia was ranked No. 7 preseason.
The Hoos face three teams in the top ten, including Duke, Villanova, and North Carolina. Virginia will also face No. 13 Louisville, No. 19 Syracuse (boo hiss), and No.