Continuity is a bigger factor than just having guys on the roster. If you only return 2 guys that played sparingly, next year's team will struggle early in the season.
Based on ESPN's data it is. Arkansas wasn't ranked at the time. Thank goodness for UT, because Cal is 2-13 against ranked teams not coached by Rick Barnes.
I agree with this. 2 years ago my dad passed the day before I turned 37. I know I wasn't really back to normal at work for 3 months. I can't imagine what he felt at 18.