Nasaau AA-III boys basketball preview
Great Neck South's David Kimmel, right, goes up for a rebound during a Nassau varsity boys basketball game against host Jericho on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Credit: James Escher
Calhoun Colts
Coach: Jay Kreutzberger
Last season: 1-16
Key players
G Connor Hannon 5-11 Sr.
G Ray Moore 6-0 Sr.
G Brian Hendrickson 6-1 Sr.
F Patrick Gardner 6-4 Jr.
F Nicholas Strezenec 6-2 Jr.
Outlook: The Colts look to utilize their young talent in an uptempo offense.
Great Neck South Rebels
Coach: Stephen Liebertz
Last season: 17-2
Key players
G David Kimmel 5-11 Sr.
G Kendall Francis 5-8 Sr.
G Ryan Lang 5-9 Sr.
F Mark Green 6-1 Sr.
F Jason Seo 6-0 Sr.
Outlook: The Rebels graduated the majority of their lineup after a 17-win season. They make their debut in Class AA and will be led by senior guard David Kimmel.
Herricks Highlanders
Coach: Tom Kinsella
Last season: 5-12
Key players
G Sam Eiber 6-0 Sr.
G Cole Eiber 5-11 Sr.
F Nevin Nambiar 6-1 Sr.
F Sarbjit Ladhar 6-3 Jr.
F David Aaronson 6-2 Sr.
Outlook: Herricks returns all-county senior guard Cole Eiber, who averaged 18.6 points last season. They have two other all-conference seniors in point guard Sam Eiber and forward Nevin Nambiar.
Long Beach Marines
Coach: Scott Martin
Last season: 7-11
Key players
G Joe “Stevie” Bourne 5-9 Sr.
G Pat Baum 5-9 Jr.
F Seamus McDonagh 6-2 Sr.
F Tanner Owens 6-3 Sr.
C Marquise Charles 6-3 Sr.
Outlook: Under new coach Scott Martin, Long Beach looks to play fast on offense and defense and return to the playoffs. With a senior-heavy lineup, Long Beach will rely on its experience.
MacArthur Generals
Coach: Eric Rubin
Last season: 11-8
Key players
G Mike Creaven 5-11 Sr.
G Benny Orlando 5-9 So.
F Mike Maringelli 5-11 Jr.
F Jared Wolfe 6-0 Sr.
F Nick Purcell 6-2 So.
Outlook: The Generals feature a young and athletic team. They return Jared Wolfe, who was a standout wide receiver on MacArthur’s championship football team and averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.
Mepham Pirates
Coach: Pat Fallon
Last season: 4-13
Key players
G Zack Egland 5-9 Sr.
G Jeremy Lissade 5-9 Jr.
F John Amon 6-1 Sr.
F Jordan Jones 6-3 Jr.
F Yoni Zigdon 6-2 Sr.
Outlook: The Pirates return all-conference guard Zack Egland for his senior season.
Westbury Green Dragons
Coach: Dave Graff
Last season: 15-4
Key players
G Jonathan Dean 6-0 Jr.
G Brandon Ottley 5-11 Jr.
F Rolgens Dextra 6-2 Sr.
F Darius Young 6-0 Jr.
C Khalid Kecthen 6-3 Jr.
Outlook: Westbury returns Jonathan Dean, who averaged 18 points, but graduated seven players and three starters. Westbury plans to utilize its athleticism with fast-break offenses and trapping defense.
