Averaging 58.2 possessions per 40 minutes, Virginia plays the slowest pace in Division I men's college basketball, according to KenPom.

The Cavaliers' turtle tactics have served them well in coach Tony Bennett's 13 seasons. And that might be the best way to slow the roll of the Atlantic Coast Conference's hottest team when Virginia (12-8, 6-4 ACC) travels to Notre Dame (13-6, 6-2) for a clash in South Bend, Ind., on Saturday.

With nine wins in their past 10 games, the Irish are in high gear behind an offense that functions cohesively thanks to a trio of veterans. Dane Goodwin, Nate Laszewski and Prentiss Hubb have been fixtures in the rotation since 2019.