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Final 2009-2010 New Mexico State Projection:

Barring a rash of sophomore slumps, this is a team that should be able to compete with anybody in the WAC. Consistency will be their main issue, but those concerns should be over now that everybody has been in the system for a year. If everything goes perfect, New Mexico State will be knocking on the NCAA’s door, but anything less than a trip to the NIT should be considered a disappointment.

Projected Post-season Tournament: NIT

2009-2010 New Mexico State Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Hernst Laroche, Sophomore, Guard, 5.8 points per game
• Jonathan Gibson, Senior, Guard, 14.1 points per game
• Jahmar Young, Junior, Guard, 17.9 points per game
• Troy Gillenwater, Sophomore, Forward, 12.1 points per game
• Hamidu Rahman, Sophomore, Center, 6.8 points per game

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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