In his preseason local media availability, Virginia Cavaliers Head Coach Tony Bennett emphasized how he’s been encouraged by sophomore Ryan Dunn’s progression since he arrived on Grounds last year, and especially this offseason. Of course, Dunn wasn’t always slated to be the player and potential star that he very well could be this year.
“He played 11 minutes a game for us last year,” Bennett said. “He was going to come in and potentially walk on if we didn’t have a scholarship, potentially redshirt if he wasn’t ready. It’s all happening so fast for Ryan.”
Yet while it’s happening quickly, there are obvious reasons why it’s been hard to keep Dunn off the floor, and Bennett is aware of them.