***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

Haven't watched much of either Tennessee or Virginia this year, but from the first ~11 minutes of this game, neither of these teams worry me especially if Jefferson can play a bit.
 
Haven't watched much of either Tennessee or Virginia this year, but from the first ~11 minutes of this game, neither of these teams worry me especially if Jefferson can play a bit.
Virginia has really good size, is that right? Tennessee I think plays really good defense?

I don't know enough to know who is the better matchup for us honestly.
 
Virginia has really good size, is that right? Tennessee I think plays really good defense?

I don't know enough to know who is the better matchup for us honestly.
Virginia's average height isn't remarkable although they do have two 7-0 guys, both role-players.

Don't know much about Tennesee but I'd imagine they're a typical Rick Barnes-type "hard-nosed" defense.
 
I am changing my mind a bit after looking at Tennessees results. They have lost a ton of close games and played a lot more ranked teams.

They are athletic, have a couple huge guys and have two really good players.

Maybe Virginia would be better.

But in the end it doesn’t matter I guess.
 
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I am changing my mind a bit after looking at Tennessees results. They have lost a ton of close games and played a lot more ranked teams.

They are athletic, have a couple huge guys and have two really good players.

But in the end it doesn’t matter I guess.
I figure anyone we play going forward is going to be a good, hot team.
 
Do we want UVA or Tennessee? Neither worry me and as I said, I was very worried about Kentucky given their athleticism but we clearly had no issues. Gut kinda tells Tennessee because I think UVA is probably more disciplined plays harder similar to us