Well, last year's team was a 7 seed that had a 10-8 conference record and came into the tourney at 24-11. They had a road record of 3-8 and lost twice to OSU team that didn't make the NCAAs.
This year they went 13-5 in the conference and overall 28-7. 6-5 On the road. So yeah, this is a much better team.
Even knowing that th B1G is not as good this year top to bottom. But, the top of the conference is stronger than last year.
Moe 18 better than 17
MAAR 18 better than 17
DRob 18 better than 17
Wilson 17 better than Livers 18
Matthews/Irvin is a wash
Walton 17 better than Simpson 18
Bench 18 way better than Bench 17