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Final 2009-2010 Arizona State Projection:

However, for Kuksiks to be a productive player, he needs somebody to clog the paint. If this team has to rely on Kuksiks to hit the glass and play in the paint, they are in deep trouble. That puts a lot of pressure on players like Boateng and Pateev to produce. The backcourt will carry this team, but without a threat in the paint, Arizona State’s talented shooters will not have any space to operate.

Projected Post-season Tournament: NCAA

2009-2010 Arizona State Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Derek Glasser, Senior, Guard, 8.8 points per game
• Jamelle McMillan, Junior, Guard, 4.8 points per game
• Ty Abbott, Junior, Guard, 7.1 points per game
• Rihards Kuksiks, Junior, Guard, 10.3 points per game
• Eric Boateng, Senior, Center, 1.8 points per game

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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