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Final 2009-2010 Houston Projection:

As long as the newcomers in the frontcourt, or the inexperienced returning players, can fill the void left behind by Calhoun and Cousin, Houston will go back to the postseason. It is quite helpful that the Cougars have a guard like Coleman who can dominate the glass. The frontcourt does not have to score much or even be that great on the glass, but they do have to clog the lane on the defensive end. If they do, Houston could have a surprisingly successful campaign thanks to their great group on the perimeter.

Projected Post-season Tournament: CBI/CIT

2009-2010 Houston Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Desmond Wade, Sophomore, Guard, 4.8 points per game
• Kelvin Lewis, Senior, Guard, 18.0 points per game
• Aubrey Coleman, Senior, Guard, 19.4 points per game
• Maurice McNeil, Junior, Forward, DNP last season
• Nick Mosley, Senior, Center, 2.6 points per game

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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