Nassau A-III boys basketball team-by-team outlook
Jason Barry #5 of Hewlett shoots the ball against Jazier Whitely #3 of Sewanhaka during the basketball game on Jan 13, 2018 in Floral Park, New York. Credit: Anna Sergeeva
BETHPAGE GOLDEN EAGLES
Last season: 14-7
Coach: Jack Davenport
KEY PLAYERS
Alex Keener F 6-3 Sr.; Brian O’Boyle F 6-3 Jr.; Ryan Reggio F5-10 Sr.; Kyle Saugy G 5-9 Sr.; Bora Soybas G 5-10 Jr.
ABOUT THE GOLDEN EAGLES: Team filled with three-sport athletes, led by Soybas, who averaged 15.3 points per game.
DIVISION BLUE DRAGONS
Last season: 2-17
Coach: Brian Maini
KEY PLAYERS
Colin Diez G 5-5 Sr.; Emmanuel Huggins C 6-4 Jr.; Tom Kiphart G 6-2 Sr.; Dan Moran F6-2 Sr.; Justin Weinert F 6-2 Jr.
ABOUT THE BLUE DRAGONS: Nine returning players from last season, with a young, but experienced squad.
GLEN COVE BIG RED
Last season: 4-15
Coach: Peter Falen
KEY PLAYERS
Michael Battle G 6-0 Soph.; Dajour Gibson G 5-8 Sr.; Matt Graf F 6-0 Sr.; Giovanni Mendez C 6-2 Sr.; Michael Vaughan G 5-11 Sr.
ABOUT THE BIG RED: Led by Vaughan, who averaged 14 points per game, and Gibson, who averaged five.
HEWLETT BULLDOGS
Last season: 13-7
Coach: Bill Dubin
KEY PLAYERS
Jason Barry G 6-0 Sr.; Brett Karkus G 6-3 Jr.; James Lawes C 6-4 Sr.; Mac Rochler G 6-0 Sr.; Darren Spencer F 6-4 Jr.
ABOUT THE BULLDOGS: Athletic, quick team, led by Barry and Karkus looking to return to the playoffs.
PLAINEDGE RED DEVILS
Last season: 2-17
Coach: Nick Simone
KEY PLAYERS
Blake Hagerstrom F 6-4 Sr.; Joseph Yarusso G 5-10 Sr.
ABOUT THE RED DEVILS: Returns nine players, looks to play at a fast pace and use depth to their advantage
ROOSEVELT ROUGH RIDERS
Last season: 14-4
Coach: Raymond Lydell Smith
KEY PLAYERS
Sayvion Daniel C 6-4 Sr.; Nasir Fiallo G 5-10 Sr.; Kevon Hall F 6-0 Sr.; Anthony Jackson G 5-11 Sr.; Eddie Torres G 6-0 Sr.
ABOUT THE ROUGH RIDERS: Plays a quick, aggressive defense with a senior class very comfortable sharing a court and moving the ball.
ROSLYN BULLDOGS
Last season: 11-8
Coach: Craig Murphy
KEY PLAYERS
John Davey F 6-5 Soph.; Jacob Levy G5-7 Sr.; Noah Rosenthal G 6-1 Jr.; Eli Weiner G5-9 Sr.; Jeorking Welker F 6-4 Sr.
ABOUT THE BULLDOGS: Levy, who averaged 12 points per game last season, leads a young, fast-paced and unselfish group with an athletic frontcourt.
SOUTH SIDE CYCLONES
Last season: 9-12
Coach: Jerry D’Angelo
KEY PLAYERS
Matt Goldstein G 6-0 Sr.; Sean Grace F 6-4 Sr.; Eamon McGowen G 6-2 Jr.; Peter Pelligrini F 6-3 Sr.; Chris Thomas G 5-9 Sr.
ABOUT THE CYCLONES: Good team quickness and athleticism.
