I posted below, this season ended with Bonzie's injury..ND, quite obviously is not Duke, UNC or Kansas when it comes to basketball talent..When they have a super star like this, an All America, a player of year candidate, there is just no way to compensate for the loss..And this team, give them credit, they haven't accepted that, and battle every game, but they are not very talented without Bonzie..And that regression you mention, again just another effect of no Bonzie..Teams now can go after Farrell, Pfleuger, with out Bonzie getting their undivided attention..
A Duke, UNC, Kentucky can lose an All American, simply put ND can t..