2009-2010 Virginia Tech Predictions
2008 Record: (19-15, 7-9)
Coach: Seth Greenberg (7th year, 107-85 at Va Tech)
Assistants: James Johnson, Ryan Odom, Bill Courtney
Ret. Starters/Lost: 3/2

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Overview: The Hokies were the heartbreak kids last season, losing seven games on the game’s final possession. This season, the Hokies return two very good players in juinor point guard Malcolm Delaney (18.1ppg, 4.4apg) and junior big man Jeff Allen (13.7ppg, 8.4rpg). Allen lost a lot of weight last year, but was less effective, so he regained most of the weight and is back up to 255 and 6-7. Delaney is the quicksilver point guard who can score at will, but Allen is the big man with talent who tends to disappear at times. The other returning starter is junior shooting guard Dorenzo Hudson (4.6ppg), who has the size (6-5, 220) and the ability to be a double-digit scorer and strong defender. The big question is at the other guard spot. Three freshman could see time including point guard Erick Green, who has to replace Hank Thorns, who left for TCU. Guard Manny Atkins is a 6-7 pure shooter, while Ben Boggs at 6-4 brings some physicality. Sophomore Victor Davila (3.1ppg, 2rpg) is the likely starter at the post next to Allen at 6-8. Freshman Cadarian Raines (6-9, 230) is a high-riser who should contribute right away.

Outlook: Virginia Tech has a lot of talent, but will need to finish games, unlike last season. They are certainly capable of winning 20+ games, but could get off to a slow start as all the new parts try and get cohesive.

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