First, let’s be clear about this. Under Tony Bennett, at least in regular season play, Virginia has become as consistent an ACC power as Duke or UNC. Post-season is still a different story but in the regular season, Virginia has been the most consistent team in the conference lately.
When Bennett came to the ACC, Mike Krzyzewski said he had a “unique” style. Truer words were never spoken.
Bennett took the defense his father created, the Pack Line, and made it vastly more effective.
You may remember that Dick Bennett used it to lead Wisconsin to the Final Four in 1999-2000 - amid tons of criticism of his coaching style, which may sound familiar.