Ben Vander Plas brings stretch-forward savvy, older-player poise, and low-drama toughness to Virginia
In the 2022-23 season, Ben Vander Plas gave Virginia 7.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, and his game fit the Cavaliers’ offense because he could space the floor, pass a little, and even play as a small-ball center when needed.[1][8][11] The real separator is feel: he’s a 6-foot-8 forward with a polished, team-first style, a track record of production at Ohio, and a reputation as a mature, high-IQ connector who helped unlock Virginia’s offense before a season-ending hand injury cut his year short.[2][10][12]
