Suffolk IV boys basketball preview
Deer Park guard Aaren Edmead waits for a free throw to be taken during the second quarter of a Suffolk County varsity boys basketball game vs. East Islip at Deer Park. (Dec. 17, 2013) Credit: James Escher
SUFFOLK IV
1. DEER PARK FALCONS
Coach: John McCaffrey
Key players
G Aaren Edmead 5-10
G Karon Blackwell 6-1
F Angelo Riley 6-1
F Kahwahn Nipper 6-0
C Tyler Pierre 6-5
Outlook: Falcons look to capitalize on depth with pressure 'D' and fast break. It all starts with Wagner-bound Edmead.
2. HALF HOLLOW HILLS WEST COLTS
Coach: Bill Mitaritonna
Key players
G Terry Harris 6-5
G Ross Greenfield 6-3
G Kian Dalyrimple 6-3
F Cameron Jordan 6-4
F Richard Altenord 6-3
Outlook: Harris (23 ppg) drawing many D-I looks and hopes to lead Colts to ninth straight playoff berth.
3. EAST ISLIP REDMEN
Coach: Rob Schwender
Key players
G Michael Simonetti 5-11
G Brandon MacMorris 6-2
G Andrew Dobkowski 6-3
F Zach Acocella 6-4
F Brian Philbin 6-4
Outlook: Simonetti (All-County, 20 ppg) leads team that has earned playoff spot in 11 of last 12 seasons.
4. KINGS PARK KINGSMEN
Coach: Dave Shouler
Key players
G John Li 6-0
C Matt Moser 6-3
F Jordan Finzel 6-5
G Tom Bonelli 5-8
F Dan Kelly 6-2
Outlook: Li has exceeded 20 points three times; Moser and Finzel are strong on the boards.
5. BELLPORT CLIPPERS
Coach: Peter Grossi
Key players
C Scott Artis 6-5
F Andrew Trent 6-2
F Ronald Harris (6-2
G John Brown (5-11
G Nick Dunning (5-11)
Outlook: All-Leaguer Artis and Harris are inside forces who orchestrated a big league win over West Babylon last week.
6. WEST BABYLON EAGLES
Coach: Tim Lynch
Key players
G Tim Kranz 6-2
G Wesley Mercado 6-0
F Davante Penn 6-5
G Nick Gilley 5-8
F Phil Dellisola
Outlook: Kranz (22 ppg) heads young starting five (four juniors, one soph) that should be in playoff mix.
7. HAUPPAUGE EAGLES
Coach: Brad Hughes
Key players
G C.J. Capilets - 5-10
G Jack Weinstein 6-5
C Nick D'Antonio 6-5
G James Tellekamp 5-11
G Ryan SanFilippo 5-11
Outlook: Weinstein, Capilets and SanFilippo are a trio of athletic players who can shoot from the outside and drive to the hoop.
8. HUNTINGTON BLUE DEVILS
Coach: Brian Carey
Key players
G Kevin Montefusco 6-4
G Scott Gulizio 6-1
G Kenny Charles 6-3
G Alex Castillo 6-1
G Lee Reiver 5-9
Outlook: Too many young players (eighth-, ninth- and 10th-graders) make this a rebuilding year.
