I went to the game Wednesday night and it was night and day the difference. We played gritty, aggressive defense the entire game and forced turnover after turnover. There was energy on the floor that wasn't even there last year against UK, and this was against USCe. I'm sold, and this team has bought into Ray. It's fun as hell to watch. As frustrating as it can be, I'd much rather see this team fight, claw, and bust other teams in the jaw than watch stans' passive team jack up 3 pointers and let CP get open the entire game.
I think this years team would have a strong chance to beat last years team, and I'm not being sarcastic.