Florida-ATL did return all 5 starters from LY's Final Four team that won 35 games. This season all 5 returning starters started all 3 games so it was very surprising that they lost OUTRIGHT to Bryant, losing by 9 at home and probably took them lightly. FAU shot 26.2% and we will write if off as a complete abnomaly.
Butler returns only 1 starter and while they went 3-0 SU/ATS vs 3 cupcakes ranked(#306, #335, #264 in KenPom rankings) they shot 29% vs Michigan St on the road in a 17 pt loss.
Better offense, better defense, 5 returning starters and we expect another blowout for Florida-Atlantic Thursday afternoon.