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Final 2009-2010 Minnesota Projection:

This is a team that could go 11 deep, and it would be a very talented 11. The Golden Gophers have a nice mix of experience and young talent and a great coach who can lead them through any tough stretches during conference play. That all adds up to another trip to the NCAA Tournament and possibly a win or two once they get there.

Projected Post-season Tournament: NCAA

2009-2010 Minnesota Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Al Nolen, Junior, Guard, 6.5 points per game
• Lawrence Westbrook, Senior, Guard, 12.6 points per game
• Damian Johnson, Senior, Forward, 9.8 points per game
• Colton Iverson, Sophomore, Forward, 5.4 points per game
• Ralph Sampson III, Sophomore, Center, 6.3 points per game

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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