Im not more excited, because I knew the last team had a legit chance to be perfect. But I agree with you, that last year lacked elite talent, although it had tons of really good players. KAT was really the only elite player on that team.
In fact, one could certainly argue Wisconsin could put a better starting unit on the floor last year.
On this team Skal, Murray, and Ulis are all elite. We wont have as many really good players. But we can only play 5 at a time anyway. Injuries are the exception - an injury to a key player this year is devastating.
Ulis wasnt elite last year. Booker couldnt hit anything the beginning of the year. Then didnt miss for a month. Then couldnt buy one for another month or so. Definitely not elite.