The top four teams other than UVA out of the ACC. Duke, UNC, Louisville, Notre Dame. UVA was 3-1 with a full strength Justin, the lead at the half in the game against Louisville where he got hurt goes in this category. UVA was 0-2 against these teams without him, albeit slim victories for the opponents by the skin of their teeth. These are the types of teams UVA will play from the sweet 16 on up barring big upsets.
So, what this tells me is UVA needs Justin back close to 100 percent to advance far in the tourney. The margin for error against teams with top 20 talent is too slim to expect it not to jump up and bite. I think there is hope. Just an 80 percent Justin probably pushes UVA to a 31-1 record and a berth in today's ACCt final. First two games are about holding serve and maybe getting him to that 80 percent level for the sweet 16 weekend.
So, what this tells me is UVA needs Justin back close to 100 percent to advance far in the tourney. The margin for error against teams with top 20 talent is too slim to expect it not to jump up and bite. I think there is hope. Just an 80 percent Justin probably pushes UVA to a 31-1 record and a berth in today's ACCt final. First two games are about holding serve and maybe getting him to that 80 percent level for the sweet 16 weekend.
