2009-2010 Virginia Predictions
2008 Record: (10-18, 4-12)
Coach: Tony Bennett (first year at Uva)
Assistants: Ritchie McKay, Ron Sanchez, Jason Williford
Ret. Starters/Lost: 3/2

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Overview: Tony Bennett takes over a program that has stumbled since Terry Holland left over a decade ago. Virginia’s 10-18 record last year was the worst over the last 42 years for a proud program. The good news is that Bennett has the team’s lone star back in 6-6 guard Sylvan Landesburg (16.6ppg, 6rpg), who won ACC Rookie of the Year last season. The other returning players are just average so the newcomers will have to step up. Freshman Tristan Spurlock (6-7, 230) was a strong prospect from Woodbridge, Virginia, who can play up front, while point guard Jontel Evans (5-11), and athletic defender who should be able to fit Bennett’s system. One thing Bennett and his father Dick always preached and that was tough defense. At power forward, Mike Scott (10.3ppg, 7.4rpg) had a solid season and senior Jamil Tucker (7.4ppg) is a versatile player, who hit 31 three’s. At the wings, sophomore Sammy Zeglinski (7.8ppg,3apg) led the team in assists and at 6-feet, is similar to Bennett when he played.

Outlook: Virginia shoud make some huge strides this year, though they are far from being contender. At least has Bennett has three years of Landesburg to build a team around.

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