MWC tournament record. I don't agree that that is a measuring stick.
And I do, in fact, believe that they are 'better' this year. Rose just lost two of the best players in BYU history at the same time. This is no doubt a HUGE rebuilding year, and yet he has a very respectable record and some pretty good wins. I'd say its an impressive year for rebuilding.
As for Bronco's final rankings...D1 football schools = 119, D1 basketball teams = 300+. So if you really want to compare where they finished, if Rose finishes in the top 45, Bronco better be in the top 15.