Nassau A-II boys basketball preview
Chaminade's John Gallego drives around Lawrence's Dwayne Daniel at Lawrence. (Dec. 23, 2011) Credit: Kevin P. Coughlin
NASSAU A-II
1. LAWRENCE GOLDEN TORNADO
Coach: Joe Supple
Key players
G Dwayne Daniel 5-9
G Hamed Shamseldin 5-10
G Marcus St. Furcy 5-11
F Jymeek Jenkins 6-0
F Jeremy Glenn 6-2
Outlook: Daniel and Shamseldin comprise one of the most talented backcourts in the county.
2. HEWLETT BULLDOGS
Coach: Bill Dubin
Key players
G Dmitri Baptiste 5-7
G Josh Netto-Rosen 5-10
F Avery Feldman 6-3
F Bryan Eckerle 6-3
C Joe Pasquale 6-5
Outlook: Perennial playoff contender is strong once again.
3. SEWANHAKA INDIANS
Coach: Jay Allen
Key players
G Jabryl Chin 6-0
G Phil Repalone 5-10
F Carlos Bodden 6-3
G Danori Williams 5-11
C Dominick Roberge 6-4
Outlook: Team should improve because Repalone and Bodden are capable scorers and Roberge is a solid rebounder.
4. ROSLYN BULLDOGS
Coach: Craig Murphy
Key players
G Sam Gubernikoff 5-11
G Matt Kramer 5-10
F Noah Nardone 6-3
F Josh Lavi 6-2
F Ben Rashbaurm 6-3
Outlook: Aims to make it back to a county championship.
5. GREAT NECK NORTH BLAZERS
Coach: Michael Holleran
Key players
G Alec Ludwig 6-0
G Daniel Azizi 5-11
G Tyler Zar 6-0
F Max Aziz 6-3
F Oliver Movtady 6-2
Outlook: Ludwig, a four-year starter, will again lead the team as one of the top players in the county.
6. PLAINEDGE RED DEVILS
Coach: Brian Buckley
Key players
G Dino Aquilano 5-5
G Tyler Audette 5-9
G Mike Romano 5-9
F Nick Tibaldi 6-1
F John Danielo 6-3
Outlook: Danielo is the leader of the team that hopes to make a playoff push.
7. MANHASSET INDIANS
Coach: George Bruns
Key players
G Chris DeMatteis 5-10
G Tramont Smith 5-11
G Jawaun Gillespie 6-2
F Tom Duran 6-3
C Keyshawn Johnson 6-5
Outlook: With more experience, team hopes to improve.
8. DIVISION BLUE DRAGONS
Coach: Tom Williams
Key players
G Nick Spitaliere 6-0
G Ken Jordan 5-7
F John McMahon 6-1
F James Varela 6-2
C Joe Tracey 6-3
Outlook: Goal for young team is to improve.
