Quite a few points of contention...
Post depth has never been greater at VT. I would argue maybe ever. So not sure where that's coming from.
Lawal and Hansberry are both capable of getting double doubles on a given night, Dorn is a 22 year old professional caliber player who is already the most efficient post scorer on the roster. The FOURTH option is a 4-star Christian Gurdak who could push for meaningful playing time, he is the most polished post recruit since Coleman Collins some 20 years ago.
If Lawal/Hansberry get in foul trouble (and Dorn and Gurdak have apparently died in a plane crash), then VT will have to go with a lineup that is the one im most excited about:
PG - Pasha
Wing - Schutt
Wing - Johnson
4 - Avdalas
5 - whatever center has a pulse
VT wouldn't push Johnson to a 4 role with this lineup unless the matchups were super favorable to them. In MYs offense, the 4 is the one who will have the highest usage rate. It dictates the action the most. So it makes the most sense to put Avdalas in actions at that spot, forcing teams to play smaller or have a 4 guard Avdalas or Johnson.
Avdalas probably defends ACC 4s better than he does wings, so that wouldn't be an issue. This would also keep Johnson defending the other team's best wing, again favorable to VT. The only reason Avdalas wont play 4 primarily are the same reasons VT couldnt/wouldn't play Lawal primarily as a 5. They came to VT to play roles that will be what will get them to the next level.
So while Avdalas as a 4 would be an emergency situation, it would be one very favorable to VT. I almost hope they get in post foul trouble, it would be an exciting lineup.
As far as your other concern, with the arrival of Avdalas and Pasha, every other scorer gets knocked down a level in their role.
Scottie Pippen wasn't as valuable when he was the primary option, but when he's a secondary one he was elite. Same concept here, and no im not comparing anyone on VTs roster to Pippen.
Lawal is the primary scoring option in the post, but last year he was the primary scoring option overall. He saw doubles, team's switched their matchups to better plan for him. All things you cannot do when the other post is Hansberry and neither are the 2 best players on the team with the ball in their hands. I would even say Lawal will have some games where he's the 4th or 5th option and have a usage that reflects that. His efficiency, as such, could skyrocket. Go ahead and double him, because you're gonna have to scramble when the ball swings back to Avdalas/Pasha or to a wide open Hansberry/Schutt.
Schutt and Johnson are excellent role players, but both were forced to be primary scorers at times with last years roster. A lineup of Pasha, Schutt, Avdalas, Lawal and Hansberry will mean the teams WORST defender will be chasing Jaden Schutt for 20 min. Good luck.
Thread Replies (44)
Very excited to see where UVA/VT is this upcoming season.
-- wahoo2023
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM ET
wahoo2023
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06/10/25 12:20 PM ET
ALL just speculation at this time. UVA was preseason #2 in baseball**
-- hokie1120
Jun 11, 2025 at 08:16 AM ET
hokie1120
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06/11/25 08:16 AM ET
Ouch! That will leave a mark.**
-- Hockeydad
Jun 11, 2025 at 09:15 PM ET
Hockeydad
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06/11/25 09:15 PM ET
Quite a few points of contention...
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-- GCHokie34
Jun 10, 2025 at 01:51 PM ET
GCHokie34
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06/10/25 01:51 PM ET
“Post depth has never been greater at VT. I would argue maybe ever”
-- VPI63
Jun 13, 2025 at 02:33 AM ET
VPI63
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06/13/25 02:33 AM ET
Love having you on this board....not just because of this favorable post...
-- BleedinOandM
Jun 10, 2025 at 03:18 PM ET
BleedinOandM
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06/10/25 03:18 PM ET
I also appreciate the sass.**
-- hokieZ71
Jun 10, 2025 at 05:30 PM ET
hokieZ71
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06/10/25 05:30 PM ET
Post of the Year!**
-- 4ThirtyTwoHokies
Jun 10, 2025 at 02:14 PM ET
4ThirtyTwoHokies
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06/10/25 02:14 PM ET
“Who actually scores when shots don’t fall?” 😂😂😂
-- st_andrew
Jun 10, 2025 at 09:23 PM ET
st_andrew
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06/10/25 09:23 PM ET
Great discussion between you two basketball basketball gurus. 2023, from
-- VT One
Jun 10, 2025 at 03:23 PM ET
VT One
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06/10/25 03:23 PM ET
Who scores when the shots don't fall for any team?
-- GCHokie34
Jun 10, 2025 at 02:28 PM ET
GCHokie34
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06/10/25 02:28 PM ET
Keep posting. I welcome your views. But don't expect me to agree with you**
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jun 11, 2025 at 01:36 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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06/11/25 01:36 PM ET
My guy, go away nobody wants to talk to you here anymore
-- soflahokie
Jun 11, 2025 at 08:09 AM ET
soflahokie
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06/11/25 08:09 AM ET
Minus 1000 for this post **
-- Lancelot Link
Jun 16, 2025 at 08:02 AM ET
Lancelot Link
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06/16/25 08:02 AM ET
Disagree, the board needs an articulate heel. The same 4 Hokie guys that GC
-- BG Hokie
Jun 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM ET
BG Hokie
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06/11/25 10:33 AM ET
I thought I was the only one that detected an air of condescension and
-- HeisenBurg13
Jun 11, 2025 at 09:35 AM ET
HeisenBurg13
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06/11/25 09:35 AM ET
Typical UVA arrogance. Everyone is entitled
-- GCHokieof91
Jun 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM ET
GCHokieof91
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06/10/25 10:04 PM ET
Just make sure you stick around through the season.
-- hokieZ71
Jun 10, 2025 at 05:11 PM ET
hokieZ71
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06/10/25 05:11 PM ET
The EuroLeague is not a step below the ACC...
-- GCHokie34
Jun 10, 2025 at 05:05 PM ET
GCHokie34
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06/10/25 05:05 PM ET
I think you may be as excited about this team as I am**
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jun 10, 2025 at 03:02 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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06/10/25 03:02 PM ET
I'm anxiously awaiting for the bad part...
-- GCHokie34
Jun 10, 2025 at 03:04 PM ET
GCHokie34
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06/10/25 03:04 PM ET
Nice Cartier Diarra reference!
-- MaroonAvenger
Jun 11, 2025 at 01:01 PM ET
MaroonAvenger
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06/11/25 01:01 PM ET
Well, I guess we just shouldn't even suit up this year**
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jun 10, 2025 at 02:17 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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06/10/25 02:17 PM ET
To be honest I haven’t spent much time studying UVa’s new roster.
-- NC Hoke
Jun 10, 2025 at 01:26 PM ET
NC Hoke
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06/10/25 01:26 PM ET
So, I studied your roster and no doubt
-- NC Hoke
Jun 11, 2025 at 02:51 PM ET
NC Hoke
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06/11/25 02:51 PM ET
This G oriented running team would devour VT's last two editions! But not
-- vtox1
Jun 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM ET
vtox1
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06/11/25 12:05 PM ET
So, we split the season series, as usual!**
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jun 10, 2025 at 02:59 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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06/10/25 02:59 PM ET
Homer view, I know, but I see VT as top 3 ACC and Sweet 16 NCAA
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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06/10/25 12:55 PM ET
Where do you buy those thick O&M glasses? ....
-- hokietony
Jun 10, 2025 at 01:45 PM ET
hokietony
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06/10/25 01:45 PM ET
I think we have what it takes to make the NCAAT.
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 10, 2025 at 03:23 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/10/25 03:23 PM ET
I like the cut of your jib! **
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 10, 2025 at 01:15 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/10/25 01:15 PM ET
Virginia Tech showed last year they could win games with defense and balanc
-- SC_Hokie
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM ET
SC_Hokie
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06/10/25 12:37 PM ET
You are correct. Avdalas isn’t a prime option until he proves it.
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jun 10, 2025 at 03:27 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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06/10/25 03:27 PM ET