VT can go back to the pick and rolls from 22-23, and utilize jones as a popper. If jones and Poteat are at the 4,5 they are both good enough passers to run sets similar to what Mutts and Alina ran in 21-22. This squad will also be able to push the tempo, hopefully allowing tech to win when the shots aren’t falling. I really really like this team and I think they will be amazing to watch; however, you point still stands that tech lacks many well rounded players; luckily, expectations for this squad will be low, as this season truly serves as a developmental year for both the young players and coaches. Athleticism should take this system to another level and the shooting should be much improved. As for the defense: All the incoming players are either just as good or better with only a few players who will likely be negatives when subbed in. More athleticism = better man to man defense as long as players can still learn the system and make smart reads. Rim protection should no longer be a weakness nor should rebounding assuming lawal can be impactful in both those areas which should translate. The wild card is Wessler, having a 7 footer that is not a complete liability on both ends could be extremely beneficial in certain acc matchups where Vt was constantly outsized last year. I think the sky is the limit with this team. Especially looking at that home Con- slat. We play the top half (hopefully) of the conference at home and the bottom half away.