The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team enters the 2023-24 season full of unknowns, returning just one starter from last year’s ACC champion roster. The ‘Hoos will need significant contributions from underclassmen as well as transfers taking a step up to a higher level of play, and while stalwart guard Reece Beekman provides at least some consistency, it won’t be surprising to see some growing pains throughout the year.
Fortunately for the Cavaliers, their ACC schedule sets them up for success about as well as possible. Five of Virginia’s six two-game opponents finished outside the top half of the conference, including the three worst teams in the ACC last season.