That was clearly the case here as two of the nation's top programs found a date -- and a venue -- on short notice for what will be a critical game for both.
Virginia : After going 18 days between games due to COVID-19 issues, the Cavaliers returned to the court Tuesday and handled William & Mary 76-40.
Thankfully for coach Tony Bennett, this is a much better 3-point shooting team than last year's offensively challenged group.
The Bulldogs hung 102 on Kansas in a season-opening win, and their season low through six games is 87 points against a West Virginia team that is expected to be elite defensively.
Dynamic wing Corey Kispert and big man Drew Timme are leading the way by averaging more than 20 points apiece.
But the Bulldogs have a deep supporting cast, led by freshman guard Jalen Suggs, who has looked like 2021 NBA lottery pick against a solid group of nonconference opponents thus far.
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