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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.
Posted: 06/10/2025 at 01:51 PM ET
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Very excited to see where UVA/VT is this upcoming season.
wahoo2023 06/10/25 12:20 PM ET
ALL just speculation at this time. UVA was preseason #2 in baseball**
hokie1120 06/11/25 08:16 AM ET
Ouch! That will leave a mark.**
Hockeydad 06/11/25 09:15 PM ET
Quite a few points of contention...
GCHokie34 06/10/25 01:51 PM ET
“Post depth has never been greater at VT. I would argue maybe ever”
VPI63 06/13/25 02:33 AM ET
Good stuff. Thanks.**
Hockeydad 06/11/25 09:16 PM ET
im so excited 🤸‍♂️**
Windows NT 06/10/25 05:13 PM ET
..**
AnotherTechW 06/12/25 07:54 AM ET
Love having you on this board....not just because of this favorable post...
BleedinOandM 06/10/25 03:18 PM ET
I also appreciate the sass.**
hokieZ71 06/10/25 05:30 PM ET
Excellent!**
VT ChemE 1986 06/10/25 02:15 PM ET
Post of the Year!**
4ThirtyTwoHokies 06/10/25 02:14 PM ET
But the point stands
wahoo2023 06/10/25 02:11 PM ET
“Who actually scores when shots don’t fall?” 😂😂😂
st_andrew 06/10/25 09:23 PM ET
Great discussion between you two basketball basketball gurus. 2023, from
VT One 06/10/25 03:23 PM ET
Who scores when the shots don't fall for any team?
GCHokie34 06/10/25 02:28 PM ET
All fair points
wahoo2023 06/10/25 04:43 PM ET
Whatever…
VPI63 06/13/25 02:51 AM ET
Keep posting. I welcome your views. But don't expect me to agree with you**
VT ChemE 1986 06/11/25 01:36 PM ET
My guy, go away nobody wants to talk to you here anymore
soflahokie 06/11/25 08:09 AM ET
Minus 1000 for this post **
Lancelot Link 06/16/25 08:02 AM ET
Disagree, the board needs an articulate heel. The same 4 Hokie guys that GC
BG Hokie 06/11/25 10:33 AM ET
I thought I was the only one that detected an air of condescension and
HeisenBurg13 06/11/25 09:35 AM ET
Typical UVA arrogance. Everyone is entitled
GCHokieof91 06/10/25 10:04 PM ET
Just make sure you stick around through the season.
hokieZ71 06/10/25 05:11 PM ET
The EuroLeague is not a step below the ACC...
GCHokie34 06/10/25 05:05 PM ET
I think you may be as excited about this team as I am**
VT ChemE 1986 06/10/25 03:02 PM ET
I'm anxiously awaiting for the bad part...
GCHokie34 06/10/25 03:04 PM ET
Nice Cartier Diarra reference!
MaroonAvenger 06/11/25 01:01 PM ET
I hear you**
VT ChemE 1986 06/10/25 03:06 PM ET
Well, I guess we just shouldn't even suit up this year**
VT ChemE 1986 06/10/25 02:17 PM ET
To be honest I haven’t spent much time studying UVa’s new roster.
NC Hoke 06/10/25 01:26 PM ET
Great questions
wahoo2023 06/10/25 02:00 PM ET
So, I studied your roster and no doubt
NC Hoke 06/11/25 02:51 PM ET
This G oriented running team would devour VT's last two editions! But not
vtox1 06/11/25 12:05 PM ET
So, we split the season series, as usual!**
VT ChemE 1986 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 06/10/25 12:55 PM ET
Where do you buy those thick O&M glasses? ....
hokietony 06/10/25 01:45 PM ET
Time will tell**
VT ChemE 1986 06/10/25 02:12 PM ET
I think we have what it takes to make the NCAAT.
EDGEMAN 06/10/25 03:23 PM ET
I like the cut of your jib! **
EDGEMAN 06/10/25 01:15 PM ET
Virginia Tech showed last year they could win games with defense and balanc
SC_Hokie 06/10/25 12:37 PM ET
All fair points
wahoo2023 06/10/25 01:22 PM ET
You are correct. Avdalas isn’t a prime option until he proves it.
VT ChemE 1986 06/10/25 03:27 PM ET
????
SC_Hokie 06/11/25 11:29 PM ET