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Virginia Basketball: 2018-19 keys to beating Duke at home

By Jason Burgess

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 29: Ty Jerome #11 and Kyle Guy #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrate following their 66-65 OT win against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena on January 29, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 29: Ty Jerome #11 and Kyle Guy #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrate following their 66-65 OT win against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena on January 29, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 19: De’Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers drives against Marques Bolden #20 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 19: De’Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers drives against Marques Bolden #20 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

On Saturday college basketball fans are going to be treated to another episode of Duke vs. Virginia Basketball, this time in Charlottesville. Here are the keys to the Hoos getting their revenge.

Three weeks ago, college basketball fans were gifted a classic at Cameron Indoor when No. 1 Duke beat No. 4 Virginia 72-70. On Saturday, we are privileged enough to bear witness to the rematch, this time at John Paul Jones Arena, this time both teams are in the top three, the Blue Devils sit at No. 2 with the Cavaliers right behind them at No. 3.

The No. 2 Blue Devils are becoming must-see television every time they take the floor, and not just because of surefire No. 1 NBA draft pick Zion Williamson, but because of the other star freshmen, RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish, and Tre Jones, who missed the first meeting with Virginia due to injury. Duke is a mere six points from entering this game undefeated, having lost to Syracuse by four and Gonzaga by two.

The Cavaliers are looking for revenge for their lone loss on the year and keep their spot at the top of the ACC. After their historic upset in the NCAA Tournament, many wondered how Tony Bennett’s squad would rebound, well, they have rebounded by being the same Virginia team we have become accustomed to, the best defensive team in the country.

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Getting the Blue Devils at home is key as they have lost at home just once over the past two seasons, a one-point overtime loss. The Cavaliers are hoping to get a split with Duke and potentially grab a No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, in order to do so, here are some things they need to do to beat the Blue Devils.

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