While I am not expecting a spectacular year, the only thing I can hang my hat on is that Barnes' team in year two was actually on the bubble with a couple of weeks left. A bunch of freshmen and Robert Hubbs. They lost 4 of their last 5 games. We will have much better talent this year.
The other thing is that 2020 recruiting should be fine. Already have a 5 star committed, and I doubt James is one and done. Add that to Burns, ORN, Johnson, Fulkerson, and Gaines, and you will have a very competitive team.