Valid question raised here

"How much room for growth does Saint Mary’s have? The Gaels are a chic darkhorse pick nationally this year, but the truth is for many (not all, but more than a few) that’s based less on having actually seeing them play and more on two things: 1) efficiency ratings loved them last year and 2) five starters return this year. SMC has quality guards and skilled big men but is not incredibly physical or athletic. The Gaels won last year by out-executing teams, but it may be a lot to ask for them to execute better than a year ago when they shot better than 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range and averaged less than 10 turnovers per game. If they are improved even at all, though, a deep NCAA Tournament run is certainly possible" -- Phil Kasiecki