New Mexico State 2010 Preview & Predictions

New Mexico State Aggies Basketball 2010-2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks & Odds

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2010-2011 New Mexico State Preview Picks, & Odds.

New Mexico State 2009-2010 Record: 22-12 overall; 11-5 WAC (Tie/2nd)

New Mexico State Coach: Marvin Menzies – At NMSU and overall: 60-41,3 years

New Mexico State Players to Watch: Troy Gillenwater played less than half aseason last year due to academic issues. As a super sub who was often on the court at critical times, the versatile post averaged 14.6 points and nearly seven rebounds per game, and can step out and shoot the 3-pointer, too.

New Mexico State Key Losses: Jahmar Young, G, 6-5, 180 (20.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg); Jonathan Gibson, G, 6-2,180 (17.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg)

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2010-2011 New Mexico State Season Preview

The Aggies are very big, very experienced and they should be very good. New Mexico State lost its top two scorers in guards Jahmar Young and Jonathan Gibson. That’s the bad news. The good news is that almost everyone else who played a significant role in the Aggies’ WAC Tournament championship and their narrow loss to Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament is back. The difference is that last year NMSU relied heavily on guard play whereas the majority of the offense this season should come through the post. Center Hamidu Rahman and forward Wendell McKines each nearly averaged a double- double last season. MeKines is also a threat from the wing, shooting 37 percent from 3-point land. Troy Gillenwater shares the same versatility. The junior forward is NMSU’s top returning scorer, although his 14.6 points per game came in just 13 appearances due to academic issues. With those behind him, Gillenwater has a good shot at earning a starting spot and becoming a bigger part of the offense. Size is certainly NMSU’s strength, but experienced and talented guards will help make this a balanced offense. The backcourt is led by junior point guard Hernst Laroche, who has started every game since he arrived on campus. Senior Gordo Castillo, who played in all 34 games last year but started just two, is a candidate to fill the shooting guard role, and he is also NMSU’s best returning 3-point threat. True freshman Christian Kabongo may also see some time at the position. Playing time issues should look much clearer once the team completes an eight-day August exhibition tour of Canada, which includes stops in Montreal and Ottawa. The points will come for the Aggies, but if NMSU is going to overtake Utah State and go deep into the postseason, it will have to improve its defense and rebounding. The fast-paced Aggies ranked last in the WAC in scoring defense and were out-rebounded by more than two boards per game.

2010-2011 New Mexico State Predictions

New Mexico State Finish in the WAC: 2nd

New Mexico State Betting Odds

New Mexico State Odds to Win 2010-2011 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament: +10000

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