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Final 2009-2010 UTEP Projection:

This team might be a year away from great things, especially considering that they do not have a senior on the roster, but this year could be better than last. They will not be on par with Memphis, but the Miners could find themselves in second place in C-USA and possibly on the bubble if the non-conference portion of their season goes well. Even if they fail to reach the NCAA Tournament, this group should take a step up from last year and go to the NIT.

Projected Post-season Tournament: NIT

2009-2010 UTEP Basketball Projected Starting Five:

• Julyan Stone, Junior, Guard, 5.6 points per game
• Randy Culpepper, Junior, Guard, 17.5 points per game
• Christian Polk, Junior, Guard, DNP last season
• Arnett Moultrie, Sophomore, Forward, 8.8 points per game
• Claude Britten, Junior, Center, 4.3 points per game

By Joel Welser
CollegeSports-fans.com Senior Basketball Writer

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