Virginia’s Bold Nonconference Push | College Basketball News

Virginia’s basketball team is firing on all cylinders this season, taking on powerhouse nonconference foes like Arkansas, Maryland, Kentucky, and UConn to prep for the NCAA tournament after a disappointing early exit last year. With thirty wins and six losses in 2023, they’re leveraging the expanded tournament and shrinking conference schedules to build championship-caliber grit early. Smart matchups loom — Vanderbilt, with its academic prestige and athletic pedigree, could be the perfect next step; Georgetown, revamping under new leadership, offers a historic rivalry reborn; and Michigan State? That’s redemption on the line — Virginia’s fans are hungry for a win against Coach Izzo’s squad after years of heartbreak. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79901cdf69a8ca06