**Virginia Cavaliers Announce Potential Starting Lineup for Season Opener Against Campbell**

The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team has unveiled a potential starting lineup for their upcoming season opener against Campbell. The game notes, released by UVA, indicate that the lineup might include Kansas State transfer Dai Dai Ames, junior Isaac McKneely, Duke transfer TJ Power, San Diego State transfer Elijah Saunders, and sophomore Blake Buchanan. It’s important to note that this lineup is based on projections and not final decisions made by the coaching staff.

Historically, the projections from Virginia Media Relations have proven to be accurate, as seen in the previous season. The listed starting lineup and order of players coming off the bench matched closely with the actual rotations used. This year, however, there are some uncertainties, particularly surrounding Power's position in the starting five.

With Ames stepping into the role of starting point guard following Jalen Warley's transfer, the Cavaliers are adjusting to new dynamics. McKneely and Saunders are anticipated to be key players for the team, while Buchanan, being the only center with college game experience, appears to be a vital part of the lineup.

A notable decision is the inclusion of TJ Power, which suggests a shift towards a larger lineup featuring two forwards at the three and four positions. This deviates from Virginia's typical three-guard setup and highlights Power's shooting capabilities and the coaching staff's confidence in Saunders' defensive versatility. Saunders has expressed that the coaching team, especially under Coach Sanchez after Coach Bennett's retirement, has tasked him with guarding multiple positions, which might be crucial in balancing the lineup.

The potential starting lineup also sheds light on the depth chart, with Andrew Rohde positioned as the likely backup point guard following Warley's transfer. The depth chart sees freshmen Ishan Sharma and Jacob Cofie listed above returning players Taine Murray and Anthony Robinson, hinting at possible rotations for the game against Campbell.

While these projections offer insights, it remains to be seen how the final roster will take shape as the Cavaliers prepare to begin a new era in Virginia basketball.