The season for the Virginia basketball team came to unexpected early end as the ACC and NCAA collectively cancelled postseason play due to the coronavirus outbreak. As a result, the Cavaliers ended the season on an eight-game winning streak and finished it off with a 57-54 Senior Day win at the John Paul Jones Arena.

The Hoos posted a 23-7 record and were a lock for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, which would have extended that run to seven straight tourney bids. They also recorded a 15-5 mark in ACC play to lock up what would have been a double bye in the ACC Tournament once again.

With the season in the books, it’s time to look back as always at The Sabre’s 10 Preseason Questions. Part I can be read here. Let’s dive into Part II!

5. Who can create better offense?

Virginia’s general offensive principles exist outside of specific schemes. In short, get a good shot and help each other do it. That’s where moving the ball around or using screens effectively come into play with the variety of sets we’ve seen under Tony Bennett. At times, however, situations unfold that require something outside the normal scheme and the normal principles.

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