The tone is definitely upbeat, but I would hesitate to say the he feels he has assembled the necessary talent to win in the A-10.  He said that he is looking at this as the first year of his rebuilding program.  I think he sees this team as being the first step in the process.  He is laying the foundation, but it is only one full year of recruiting.  It will take a few classes to get the kind of talent he is hoping to assemble.  I think the product on the court will be much more competitive, with more options off the bench, and more enjoyable to watch; but there is still more work to be done.

I agree with Duq81 interpretation of coach's comments.  There is only one player on the roster that was not Ferry's recruit, so hopefully he has assembled the quality of talent that can win in the A10 with some seasoning.  I think he has which is why I am somewhat optimistic that the Dukes will make a move up this year and surprise a lot of people.  If the Dukes finish last again and only have one or two league wins like last year it will be dissapointing to me.