By 2023-2024 every player on the roster will have transferred out except for Caffaro who will take his Covid year to spend a 6th year in Charlottesville during which he will average 4.5 PPG along with 6 turnovers
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Y’all messed up. Loose lips fellas! Smdh
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It’s a shame it should even matter.
Wth are you all talking about? Hootvs fight club?
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Sounds like a fight club. Sorry to be missing out on the secret code to who deflated the basketballs when they packed up to leave.
We need more than a 3rd guy…Mamadi, Key and Huff critical to that season… the death lineup
Of Ty, Kyle, Mamadi, Key and Dre was awesome when TB played them all together…or subbing out Key for Huff…
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Silly is close to where i am in Belgium right now. 
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That’s Wa-loony
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My point was that I think we have some of those guys already. I think Bond might be Braxton Key for us for example. I’ve said numerous times I’d like to see us find an athletic, long paint ranger to go with our other bigs (Mamadi).
As I said, we need a couple more of the right pieces. Obviously one of those will need to be a point guard to take the reins after 23.
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My question is- how is Jayden going to fit in, as I believe his game is more situated on minutes and touches in the paint. I think that he has to play alot to be effective. I actually believe players like Traudt and Shedrick will be doing alot of cleanup or be the secondary player in the post if Jayden is starting. Otherwise I think that Traudt has similar post moves to Jayden and can play the same role.
Exactly! I know TB likes to have control and for us to show less emotion, but we need Mama-D’s, Ty Jerome’s, Kyle Guys, Justin Anderson’s, Darion Atkins type of guys on our team.
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There is no substitute for competitive fire.
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I too am dreaming of a 2025 championship. Of course the odds are low, even if these guys all hit their potential individually. The tournament is just tough to win. But there is hope now of a title for the first time since 2019.
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@TyJerome what did CTB do to control your emotions?
Sorry I feel like I am still in Italy and can just ask players questions.
I think it’s more likely the other way. Guys who like him and like UVA are less likely to be super fiery on the court with some exceptions you noted.
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That would be my guess. I don’t think CTB is against emotional players. He shows plenty of emotion in his own right, and you’ve given a lengthy list of players who are emotional and show it on the court. Probably more of what type of personalities fit the overall 5 pillars and culture. There’s also a big gap between Draymond Green fired up and Ty Jerome fired up. Not saying one is better or worse but there’s a lot of room to navigate in there.
I also wouldn’t say Papi is an emotional player, he’s just chippy and won’t back down from an opponent. that’s a different quality in my book.
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Happy cake day @rushdacote You’ll always be the first fan to get a live look at Isaac Squared as Hoos.
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Yep, can be difficult to find 5 pillar dudes whose default mode is being a hard ass dawg.
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Is it a little bit cringe when “dawg” is used so often on LRA by people that probably never used the term before and don’t use it in real life?
- No. That’s false.
- Yes. That’s the tu-th.
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From Field of 68:
3. Not your average Euro-trip
Virginia’s foreign tour in Italy ran the gamut of sports experiences. In their first contest, the Hoos put on a vintage defensive performance, holding Stella Azzura to 24 points. Later in the week, Virginia faltered in its penultimate game, as Serbia’s KK Mega Basket notched a 19-point victory. But on the final day, the Hoos enacted revenge, triumphing over Mega Basket in double-overtime (despite a rare Tony Bennett technical foul!). Hear the head coach break down the games in the clip below:
Virginia Men’s Basketball @UVAMensHoops
Coach TB and company gives their thoughts on today’s performance! 
#GoHoos
August 19th 2022
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Of particular note: junior guard Reece Beekman poured in 21 points, dished 4 dimes and grabbed 4 boards in the finale. For a Virginia team in desperate need of a shot creator, this development brings promise.
In addition to Beekman, freshman Isaac McKneely (No. 11 in the highlights) also played a key part in the victory. The 6-4 guard knocked down three shots from distance and displayed craftiness and coordination attacking closeouts.
Historically, rookies have faced a steep learning curve in Charlottesville. But McKneely possesses pedigree, a college-ready frame and a gorgeous jumper. He could be an impact player from the first day he steps on campus … err, grounds .
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Caffaro can, and will, set high ball screens, and that will pull Bacot away from the paint. I don’t recall if he [Bacot] has ever executed a hard hedge. Regardless, the screen will pull him away from the paint, and that is where the offense begins. Lots of options from there.
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