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Final 2009-2010 Marshall Projection:

What this team needs is a true big man and if Whiteside is that guy, the Thundering Herd will have a surprisingly good season. Even if he does not score a point, he will be a force on the defensive end and even if he plays less than 20 minutes a game, it will allow Wilkerson and Baines to spend some time at their more natural positions, and that could make all the difference between postseason play and another losing record.

Projected Post-season Tournament: CBI/CIT

2009-2010 Marshall Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Damier Pitts, Sophomore, Guard, 9.7 points per game
• Chris Lutz, Senior, Guard, 10.7 points per game
• Shaquille Johnson, Sophomore, Guard, 9.6 points per game
• Tirrell Baines, Junior, Forward, 8.7 points per game
• Tyler Wilkerson, Senior, Forward, 10.4 points per game

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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