Suffolk II boys basketball preview
Central Islip center Malcom Pridgeon puts in a lay-up in a game against Northport. (Dec. 13, 2013) Credit: Steven Ryan
SUFFOLK II
1. H.H. HILLS EAST THUNDERBIRDS
Coach: Peter Basel
Key players
F Jordan McRae 6-6
F Justin Fackler 6-4
G Mike Simon 5-11
G Matt Boyd 6-3
G Grant Rosenberg 5-11
Outlook: With McRae and Simon scoring and Boyd distributing, look out.
2. CENTRAL ISLIP MUSKETEERS
Key players
Coach: James Mott
C Malcolm Pridgeon 6-7
F Devon Solomon 6-0
G Armani McDaniel 6-1
G Brandon Hodge 5-10
G David McKenzie 5-11
Outlook: Strength is backcourt, with McKenzie and Hodge alternating as high scorers.
3. BAY SHORE MARAUDERS
Coach: Gary Williams
Key players
G Tyson Morton 5-7
G Vonnie Creekmore 5-9
G Nigel Gilbert 5-8
C Chris Adames 6-5
F Elijah Bush 6-5
Outlook: Without a lot of firepower, the Marauders are patient on offense.
4. WHITMAN WILDCATS
Coach: Tom Fitzpatrick
Key players
G Bedel Saget 6-2
G Kola Adebola 6-2
G Al Hendrickson 5-10
F K.B. Bomgbelu 6-2
G Travaun Patron 5-10
Outlook: Will mix defenses in effort to reach playoffs in tough League II.
5. CONNETQUOT THUNDERBIRDS
Coach: Bob Drzal
Key players
F Terence Thomas 6-3
F Nick McAnally 6-2
G Kristian Enriquez 5-9
G Mike Ansaldi 6-0
F Kevin Gustafson 6-2
Outlook: Led by all-league player Thomas and six other seniors, the T-birds are aiming high.
6. NORTHPORT TIGERS
Coach: Andrew D'Eloia
Key players
G Austin Marchese 5-11
G Gerard Brady 5-10
G Aaron Pulver 6-4
F Kenny Radigan 6-4
F Evan Tsourtsoulas 6-6
Outlook: Defending L.I. champs rebuilding after losing eight seniors and 90 percent of scoring.
7. LINDENHURST BULLDOGS
Coach: Bret Kearney
Key players
G Cody Mitchel 6-1
F Dan Brzozka 6-4
G Arthur Brzozka 6-0
G Nick Soriano 6-2
F David Keller 6-2
Outlook: Dan Brzozka is joined by younger brother Arthur on team with plenty of shooters.
8. SACHEM NORTH FLAMING ARROWS
Coach: Tom Mullee
Key players
G Malik Pierre 5-10
F Matt Ward 6-1
G James Bassford 5-11
G Nakhari Nelson 5-8
F Ian Junge 6-5
Outlook: Athletic team, featuring Pierre and six other football players from L.I. champs.
