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http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/sites..._logos/odu.GIFOverall Rank: #34
Conference Rank: #1 Colonial Athletic Association
2009-10: 27-9, 15-3
2009-10 postseason: NCAA
Coach: Blaine Taylor (188-103 at Old Dominion, 330-168 overall)
For six straight years Coach Blaine Taylor has led Old Dominion to the postseason. That streak is not going to end this year. Three of those postseason appearances have been to the NCAA Tournament, but it was last year when ODU knocked off Notre Dame that the Monarchs finally got some much deserved respect. The loss of Gerald Lee is a big blow, but with four starters returning, this team will battle it out for another NCAA berth.
Final Projection:
It is easy to write off Old Dominion since Lee got drafted in the second round, but there was, and is, a lot more to this team than just Lee. VCU, George Mason and James Madison are not going to make it easy, but the Monarchs should have the most talented team in the CAA from day one. The biggest issue is whether or not the depth in the paint can keep up with the starters. If they do, this team may not have to win the conference tournament to reach the NCAA Tournament.
Projected Post-season Tournament: NCAA
Projected Starting Five:
Darius James, Senior, Guard, 7.0 ppg
Kent Bazemore, Junior, Guard, 8.4 ppg
Ben Finney, Senior, Forward, 8.8 ppg
Keyon Carter, Senior, Forward, 7.4 ppg
Frank Hassell, Senior, Forward, 9.2 ppg
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