Agreed. SU as the improvement litmus test is probably worthless. Our teams, with a couple of final four exceptions, don't usually improve much over the course of a season. I don't think it's possible to improve much with a 6 or 7 man rotation.IF we had Diakite or anyone remotely resembling his athleticism, motor and skill set, at any position - we win..
UVA is going to be interesting to watch this year - how fast they improve. With Bennett and their staff I think they will improve at a much faster and higher rate than SU will this year.