I am of the opinion that UCLA sports fans are overly invested in national championships (with the exception of football).
It feels to me like any season that (see above) that doesn't end in a Natty is a "disappointment." I put that in quotes, to differentiate - ya, whenever you end the season with a loss it's disapointing. But we seem to characterize any season where a banner isn't hung, as a capital D Disappointment.
I don't think I'll ever see another WBB NC for UCLA. There are too many schools that are wayyyyyyyyy more invested in WBB than UCLA is. I mean, size of fanbase, passion of fanbase. And, that probably leads to $$$$ for NIL.
I accept that. If we ever make it to the final again, I'll be gobsmacked. If we make it to the FF, I'll be elated. E8? Stoked.
We lost 6 draft picks off this team. The only way I'll be Disappointed next year is if we don't make round of 32.
And, that is a tall order for a team that lost 6 draft picks.