Similar to two seasons ago, the Virginia Cavaliers— now 17-3 (9-2 ACC), with a Top 25 offense — has turned away from Blocker Mover and leaned on Inside Triangle/Motion (Middle Third) as its base offense.
That shift started around the mid-December loss in Charlottesville to Houston. Now, this year’s squad can’t replicate the same shooting synergy as Trey Murphy III, Sam Hauser and Jay Huff — one of the all-time great trios of tall shooters in college hoops. Still, Virginia discovered its flow on offense with Inside Triangle, more lineup flexibility (compared to last season) and contributions from two rookies.