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Final 2009-2010 Southern California Projection:

The situation, at least as far as the 2009-2010 season is concerned, is not as bad as most make it out to be. USC is not going to drop off the face of the Earth like Indiana did last season. The Hoosiers returned one scholarship player last year and their youth and inexperience were painfully obvious. The Trojans have more weapons to work with and a coach who can get the most out of those weapons.

Projected Post-season Tournament: CBI/CIT

2009-2010 Southern California Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Donte Smith, Junior, Guard, 2.3 points per game
• Dwight Lewis, Senior, Guard, 14.4 points per game
• Marcus Simmons, Junior, Guard, 1.9 points per game
• Leonard Washington, Sophomore, Forward, 6.1 points per game
• Alex Stepheson, Junior, Forward, DNP last season

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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