The #1 reason I'm excited about this is because we finally have a chance to build momentum. One flash-in-the-pan NCAA Tournament year wouldn't mean a whole lot. But there are no seniors on this roster (outside of Mason) and they have a chance to have two consecutive NCAA runs. If that happens, then I think we start to see the buzz pick up, the recruiting pick up, and so forth.
Bottom line–if you can't enjoy this season to this point, then I'm not sure why you're still a fan at all.