The Virginia Cavaliers face an unprecedented transition following the departure of Tony Bennett. Interim head coach Ron Sanchez is expected to carry the “Virginia way” forward, but not without the help of returning players like Blake Buchanan, the lone returning big on the roster.
At 6-foot-11 and 255 pounds, Buchanan averaged 3.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in his freshman season. He had six starts last year, averaging 15.1 minutes a game. Hailing from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Buchanan’s biggest value is his experience at Virginia.
He will have to consistently earn minutes among a competitive front court with freshman Jacob Cofie and transfers Elijah Saunders and TJ Power.