I think losing Danny Manning as coach, not having a dominate big on the inside since Withey, and not having a stellar stud PG since Sherron has really finally worn down on ku. Bill always loves that high-low game and when he doesn't have a confident PG to do that, and Perry is pillowy soft on D, you lose significant defense and offense on the team. Not having Danny means no one to really coach Perry into not being ED soft on D.