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Final 2009-2010 Southern Illinois Projection:

Southern Illinois will be in good shape if the frontcourt can hold their own. Dillard has the potential to become the next in a great line of Saluki guards and Tony Freeman should be able to score 20 points a night. Yet, can this team be that much better than they were last year without Bryan Mullins and Tony Boyle? If everything works out, they might improve a little bit, but the good old days of Saluki basketball should return in another year or two.

Projected Post-season Tournament: CBI/CIT

2009-2010 Southern Illinois Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Kevin Dillard, Sophomore, Guard, 12.2 points per game
• Tony Freeman, Senior, Guard, DNP last season
• Ryan Hare, Sophomore, Guard, 7.5 points per game
• Carlton Fay, Junior, Forward, 10.4 points per game
• Anthony Booker, Sophomore, Forward, 3.7 points per game

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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