UCSB lost Norris their 2nd leading scorer to graduation but many of their players who play significant minutes are back for this season. I think most prognosticators will pick the Gauchos to win the BW tourney again and go to the NCAAs. I don't see them as the 40th best team in the country.
If LB doesn't have a significant injury before BW play we can give the Gauchos a run for the title. It's going to be interesting in February.