As we edge closer and closer to the Virginia Cavaliers’ season opening contest on Monday, we’re continuing to plug out analysis about this 2022-2023 squad. Today we’re taking a look at the lineup versatility which is available to this roster particularly as a result of the arrival of new personnel.
While it’s a less talked about element of Bennett-ball, a diversity of possible lineups to play on the floor has been something which has been incredibly valuable for the Virginia program over the past decade.
Past successes and struggles
Look no further than the 2019 National Championship run when the ‘Hoos were capable of playing big with Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy in the backcourt, De’Andre Hunter at small forward, and Mamadi Diakite and Jack Salt in the front-court or go smaller and play with Clark on the floor and Hunter bumped down to the four.