The strength of schedule for the No. 16 Virginia men’s basketball team took a hit after the Hoos lost out on both the Michigan State and Villanova games as a result of the team’s COVID-19 issues. Getting Gonzaga, the number one team in the nation, on the schedule helps as Virginia prepares for ACC play, and of course winning the game would be nice.
The Zags are No. 1 for a reason. They have played three teams ranked in the KenPom top 10 and they’re 3-0 against those teams with an average margin of victory of 9+ points per game.