While 31 doesn't sound great right now it's not bad considering some things. As Coach T would put it, 31 is a 8 seed in the tourney, not bad for a team that lost 4 starters and over 80% of our offensive production. I know those 8, 9 seed games are tough and even tougher if advanced to the 2nd round. An 8 seed team with the likes of Ware, Reneau, Mbako, Galloway and X would be pretty dangerous though. Personally I really believe IU to be a top 5 seed again.
The talent is certainly there to make some noise this season.