Suffolk I boys basketball preview
Brentwood's Michael Almonacy, left, looks to dribble past St. John the Baptist's Zach Locker during the fourth quarter. (Dec. 5, 2013) Credit: James Escher
SUFFOLK I
1. BRENTWOODINDIANS
Coach: Anthony Jimenez
Key players
G Michael Almonacy 5-10
G Anfernee Casimir 5-10
G Ali Mableton 5-10
F Vincent Smythe 6-3
F Jamel Allen 6-5
Outlook:Almonacy (23 ppg), Allen lead versatile Indians, who hope to get Femi Olujobi back next month.
2. WARD MELVILLE PATRIOTS
Coach: Tom Femminella
Key players
G Andre Audige 5-7
G Brandon Hart 5-11
C Gabe Brown 6-11
F Phil Carballeira 6-2
F Russell Winters 6-4
Outlook: Brown-Winters form a tough inside duo. Winters scored 31 in upset of Brentwood on Tuesday.
3. LONGWOOD LIONS
Coach: Bill McBrien
Key players
G Clayvon Preudhomme 6-1
G Lamar Pinto-Cochran 5-11
F Nasheed Dixon 6-3
F Nysir Williams 6-3
F Raheem Williams 6-5
Outlook: First-year coach emphasizing defense. Dixon hit three at buzzer to nip Central Islip, 41-40.
4. FLOYD COLONIALS
Coach: Rob Hodgson
Key players
F Brian Samuelson 6-3
F Al Levisauskas 6-6
G Elijah Rios 5-11
G Chris Faison 5-10
G C.J. Mims 5-10
Outlook: Frontcourt scoring has been strength in early going. Transfer Mims could be big plus.
5. COMMACK COUGARS
Coach: Peter Smith
Key players
G Brandon Kenney 5-11
G Devin Gardner 5-9
G Matthew Glubiak 5-10
F Brian Lewis 6-1
F Billy Holscher 6-2
Outlook: Smith says Cougars need strong guard play and play solid defense to make playoff run.
6. SACHEM EAST FLAMING ARROWS
Coach: John Finta
Key players
G Danny Wolff 6-0
G Preston Powell 5-11
G Joe Murphy 5-10
F Jesse Condon 6-4
F Ryan Cole 6-4
Outlook: Wolff and Condon, both three-point threats, give Arrows two legitimate scorers.
7. PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD RAIDERS
Coach: Wil Dortonne
Key players
G Luke Meyer 5-10
G Mike Baldwin 6-3
G James Conklin 5-11
F Zach Genaway 6-3
C Matt Windsor 6-4
Outlook: Sharpshooting Raiders have found a winning formula.
