Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, the Virginia Cavaliers are in the Final Four. It took a stunning pass by Kihei Clark and a big-time shot from Mamadi Diakite to get the team there, but the saying is, survive and advance, right?
Like any other year under Tony Bennett, the Cavaliers are defensive juggernauts. They have held opposing teams to just 55.4 points per game, good for first in D1 basketball. The Wahoos are also fifth in opposing field goal percentage, keeping others shooting at only 34.8%. While defense has been a Bennett hallmark, Virginia has upped their offensive scoring capabilities this year.