Nassau BC boys basketball preview
Wheatley's Kevin Martins splits the defense during the Nassau boys basketball Class B semifinal. (Feb. 16, 2013) Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy
NASSAU B/C
1. WHEATLEY WILDCATS
Coach: Jim Curcio
Key players
G Josh Hyon 6-0
G Kevin Martins 6-0
G Andrew Tripi 5-10
F Zach Farmiloe 6-2
C Sam Fieldman 6-4
Outlook: Martins and Hyon make the team a threat to win the conference.
2. OYSTER BAY BAYMEN
Coach: Jim Frauenberg
Key players
G Rob Venegas 5-9
G Nick Carbone 6-0
F Brett Mattel 6-2
F Alex Gioradano 6-2
F Chris Papantoniou 6-3
Outlook: Very balanced team with good shooting, good ballhandlers and good size to rebound.
3. MALVERNE MULES
Coach: Darrol Lopez
Key players
G Tyree Kingston 5-11
G Chris Hackett 5-9
F Jomell Richardson 5-9
F Aaron Jackson 6-6
C Kevin Young 6-4
Outlook: Will be in the mix for a playoff spot behind Jackson and Richardson.
4. FRIENDS ACADEMY QUAKERS
Coach: Steve Hefele
Key players
G Jon Nierenberg 6-0
G Jack Forlines 5-11
G Tyrone Perkins 6-0
F Cyrus Holder 6-3
F Tyler Sehring 6-3
Outlook: Should be quicker and faster than last season and will implement a more aggressive offensive philosophy.
5. EAST ROCKAWAY ROCKS
Coach: Joe Lores
Key players
G Danny Fusco 5-7
G Mike DelGais 5-10
F Dominick DeRosa 5-11
F Patrick Kelly 6-2
C Kevin Blessington 6-5
Outlook: Blessington can dominate on the boards and team has a lot of speed.
6. CARLE PLACE FROGS
Coach: John Cantwell
Key players
G Lucas Golon
G Eric McCluskey
G Jorge Lima
G Austin Topel
F Billy Chiappone
Outlook: Behind the scoring of Golon, the team seeks improvement.
