It’s Friday so it’s time for the weekly fan Q&A feature. This mailbag series lets Virginia fans ask questions. We’ll share our opinions or find answers for you.

This time, let’s dive into some questions from previous weeks that still need answer. If you click on the question, it takes you to the message board post where anyone can provide an answer or join the conversation.

Do we have former players you would compare Ben Vander Plas to in skill set? Just trying to figure out how he connects in maybe in comparison to some of Tony’s past teams. ~ Oregon Hoo

This question came up almost two weeks ago. I sat on the question for a little while because I didn’t really have a great answer. I think it’s hard to find the perfect comparison from Virginia teams in the Bennett era.

The best thing I could come up with is sort of a Sam Hauser, Braxton Key hybrid vibe. A lot of tricks in his offensive bag like Hauser, good playmaking and passing skills like Key. Not as good of a shooter as Hauser, not as good a defender as Key. Good rebounder like both.

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