The real test starts here. The Virginia Cavaliers have opened the season 3-0, with a pair of wins against “buy” opponents and an albeit encouraging victory over a bad Villanova team. Now, the ‘Hoos embark on a trip to Baha Mar, where they are guaranteed to play two AP Top-25 teams.
Thursday night will feature a clash between #13 Baylor and #22 St. John’s followed by a late night showdown with UVA taking on #11 Tennessee. The respective winners and losers of the initial matchups will play each other on Friday.
Even walking away from the Bahamas with a 1-1 record would be encouraging, given the quality of opponents.