2009-2010 Indiana Predictions
2008-09 Record: (6-25, 1-17 Big 10)
Coach: Tom Crean (2nd year, 6-25 at Indiana)
Assistants: Tim Buckley, Bennie Seltzer, Roshown McCleod
Ret. Starters/Lost: 3/2

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Overview: Tom Crean took over a program rife with scandal and it showed in his first season as the Hoosiers lost a program-record 25 games. However, the former Marquette coach has the fans’ support at the moment because his team played hard last season, despite being overmatched. There were so many dismissals and transfers last season that Indiana returned just 19 ppg of offense. This season is a little better, but features 11 freshmen and sophomores. Crean will rely on sophomores 6-5 guard Verdell Jones III (11ppg, 3.6apg) and 6-9 forward Tom Pritchard (9.7ppg, 6.4rpg). Another player who should make an impact is 6-5 wing Jeremiah Rivers, a junior transfer from Georgetown, and son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, who sat out last year. Devan Dumes (6-2), who was suspended late last season due to a flagrant elbow, is the team’s leading returning scorer at 12.7ppg. Sophomore guard Matt Roth (6.7ppg) is an excellent shooter, but needs to find a way to create his own shot. The big question is whether Crean’s first full freshmen class will make a huge impact this seasonor the next. Freshman Derek Elston (6-8) is likely to get the most playing time right away because of his toughness. Slender 6-8 forward Chrstian Watford, a top 50 prospect from Alabama is considered the gem of the recruiting class and should be able to make an impact right away.

Outlook: Indiana should take a big step this season. But they will also be the youngest team in the league. That means there will be some good moments and bad ones this season.

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