The Missing Bounce In UVa’s Step

Sylven Landesberg thrives with moves off the dribble.

When a basketball team is floundering around a .500 record, many things raise the ire of fans. In Virginia’s case this season, the struggles on offense frequently have been in the crosshairs. Simply put, the Hoos are not very consistent on offense, often going minutes at a time not only without scoring but also without producing any high quality opportunities.

Why? What happens when the Cavaliers’ version of a motion offense isn’t working?

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