The Virginia Cavaliers slipped three spots in the latest AP Poll, dropping to No. 18. Virginia struggled with visiting Kent State, needing overtime to come away with the win. This Virginia squad has a lot of new faces — both transfers and first years — which, when coupled with the COVID-affected preseason, has meant some struggles on both ends of the court. The Hoos are up to No. 57 offensively on KenPom, but relinquished its No. 1 defensive spot to Texas Tech (Virginia is now No. 3).
Virginia will have a couple chances to climb in the rankings with No.