I think Muppet is one of the few coaches that can be named in the same breath as Geno. Having said that, she had 6-7 starters and regular subs coming back and replaced Skyler with the best HS point guard in the country coming in. I thought they would be the 2nd best team in the country this year- hands down. 2 returning superstars and Achonwa, a starting Olympian, and loads of experience in Wright & Braker, and Cable and Mabrey saw lots of playing time prior year also. They were already built for the FF. We have gone to FF without true point guards many times.
Kim Mulkey was the coach of the year IMO, 1 Superstar returning- the only starter returning. And could have beaten ND if in ND in regionals if the officiating was even close to being fair.