UVA won a well fought, close game against UNC in Charlottesville, 72-68. I cannot offer higher praise for Coach Dave Leitao, who has UVA playing end-line to end-line basketball, really playing their guts out. The UVA team shows up to play every night, is often overmatched, but plays great hustle defense, in an attempt to keep the score low and have the opportunity to win present itself.
Like tonight.
Unlike his predecessor, Leitao sets expectations that, once met, get the team closer to the next level of expectations. He has a plan for improving the team, doesn't dwell on ugly wins, or great losses. He's got a UVA team of gritty players (Sean Singletary is unbelieveable, he drops 18 while hobbled with a bum shoulder) who have bought into his philosophy.
While he won't let the team rest on its laurels, I certainly am going to some time and relish tonight's win. Go Hoos!
2 comments:
Congrats on the win. What, you didn't like Pete Gillen?
Cincinnati people still call him the red-headed stepchild.
I was extremely sad at the passing of the Gillenium. I missed the sweat-soaked tweed jackets, one-liners, and the fact he was his own bobblehead.
Gillen got hired at the apex of his ability (Xavier to the Great 8 in 1997, correct me if I am wrong). His recruiting was afful one Herrion left, a lot of questionable dudes.
Leitao = man
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