17 is a factor of 51. With 17 days to go, we profile a potential X-factor for U.Va., #51 Darius Thompson
When Tony Bennett took the mic for his preseason press conference, there were two overarching themes he professed excitement for with this year's roster. One was the length and athleticism of Virginia's perimeter players. The other was the number of guys who had been able to take a redshirt year after a year of playing college basketball.
If one is good, then two is better, and Darius Thompson fits both categories.
A 6'5, 200 pound combo guard, Thompson brings size to the Cavalier backcourt.