In Tony Bennett’s final press conference, he stated that he wanted to give a chance to one of his two top assistants to lead his program, but the decision as to which one was not up to him. When Carla Williams ultimately chose Ron Sanchez, the overwhelming shock of Bennett’s sudden retirement was still fresh, and it was glossed over. Now, the 6-5 Virginia Cavaliers are struggling more than they have since the very beginning of the Bennett era, and it leaves us wondering: was Ron Sanchez truly the best choice?
The first thing that stands out about Sanchez is his previous Division I head coaching experience.