The 2017-18 men’s basketball season is now finished as the Villanova Wildcats have claimed the title for the second time in three seasons. Virginia’s season was tumultuous as the Hoos pounded away to a 28-2 regular season record, an ACC regular season title, and the ACC tournament title. Tony Bennett and the Cavaliers set a new program record with 31 wins and attained the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll for the first time in over 35 years.
Last season, the Hoos lost London Perrantes to graduation and Marial Shayok, Darius Thompson, and Jarred Reuter to transfer.