Tough to get a read on the current UVA team. I think the D has been better then expected after losing Scales but the schedule to date hasn't been as good as I think UVA thought it would be. Loyola has zero depth and took a bad loss to Holy Cross, Drexel is a mess and Rutgers is well terrible. That said UVA clearly has talent across the board especially at Middie. I figured Williams would break out at some point this year and it didnt take him long.
I think Virigina is set up well for a nice run next year as they return I think almsot all of that young defense and I think a good chunck of that offense. I think this year the lack of depth and injuries on D will catch up to UVA in the ACC part of the schedule. Its asking a lot for frosh and sophomores with little PT to hold back Syracuse, UNC, Duke, ND etc. I also think UVA has to get more out of its attack, UVA has always had a potent attack for as long as I can remember, I think Cockerton is missed badly. As long as UVA takes care of its business OOC I see no reason they cant at the very least replicate last years tourney invite and seeding.