Observations from UVA basketball’s blue-white scrimmage

The Virginia Cavaliers faced off against each other in the annual preseason Blue-White Scrimmage in JPJ on Saturday. The team played three quarters and gave us a first-look into the young 2024-25 roster. Here are our four takeaways and analysis from Saturday night’s scrimmage.

Lineup configuration

Coach Tony Bennett and staff played different starters for each quarter, teasing what could be potential season lineups. Junior Guard Isaac McKneely’s leadership and shot value make him a sure starter, especially after his seven points and two assists in the Blue-White scrimmage.

Elijah Saunders, Ishan Sharma, and Blake Buchanan will likely get minutes, but in what combinations? Buchanan and Saunders…