His defense was exactly 1 win better than last years...
And gave up a 17-0 start vs Mich...and a 20+ straight run to Rutgers, and a career game to a guy named Falzon...
While having an offense that ranked 315th in team 3 point shooting and 321st in team free throw shooting. And a SOS that was 30pts higher. And beat MSU (twice) while holding them to 62pts. And held Purdue to 48pts.
If you are going to cherry pick a few, I can too. I'm not saying it has been consistent, but overall the defense has been improved.