I don't see how we couldn't be. At least among the 10-12 teams who right now, could realistically win it.
It's not like UK had everything lined up for them with Duke, either. It was still OUR 3rd game together, with not a single player from last season. Duke/Scheyer at least had Proctor and a few others who knew the system. It was still Popes 3rd game at UK. It was still the entire staffs 3rd game.
IMO Kentucky still has a good deal more to grow, and we just got a huge win that will go a long way for selection sunday.