Suffolk V boys basketball preview
Harborfields' Chris McCullough looks to pass in the first quarter of a game against Lutheran. (Dec. 14, 2012) Credit: James Escher
SUFFOLK V
1. HARBORFIELDS TORNADOES
Coach: Chris Agostino
Key players
G Chris McCullough 6-1
G Malcom Wynter 5-8
F Tanner Morrow 6-3
G Robert Pecorelli 6-2
G Elias Berbari 6-2
Outlook: Undefeated in league last four years, but streak in jeopardy because of youth. McCullough can shoot.
2. COMSEWOGUE WARRIORS
Coach: Joel Sutherland
Key players
G Elijah Tillah 5-8
G Andy Steck 5-11
G Jack Campo 5-11
F Sean MacGregor 6-3
F Jake LaPasota 6-3
Outlook: Campo (19 ppg) has sparked turnaround from 0-16 season in Suffolk IV to 3-1 league start.
3. WESTHAMPTON HURRICANES
Coach: John Baumiller
Key players
G Devonte Dixon 6-0
G Mike Frangeskos 6-2
G John Frangeskos 6-2
F Luke Dyer 6-2
C Rashaad Mitchell 6-2
Outlook: Floyd transfer Dixon (23.8 ppg) leading Hurricanes' turnaround; they lost every league game last season.
4. EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SHARKS
Coach: Chris Carlson
Key players
G Denis Sullivan 6-3
F Chris Goncalves 6-6
G Tom Biasetti 6-3
G Mike Cestare 5-9
F Dylan Demasi 6-2
Outlook: Sullivan already has two double-doubles as Sharks hope to ride size into the playoffs.
5. SAYVILLE GOLDEN FLASHES
Coach: Louis Lowe
Key players
G Robbie Colarusso 5-10
G Kevin Murphy 5-11
G Hunter Schenkel 6-2
F Connor Gaffney 6-2
C Joe DePompeo 6-3
Outlook: Colarusso made 38 three-pointers last season. That's Sayville's style: It's a team of perimeter shooters.
6. ISLIP BUCCANEERS
Coach: Jamie Lynch
Key players
G Kieran Mullins 5-11
G Caleb Staneck 5-8
G Frankie Basile 5-11
F Raphael Alomar 6-0
F Anil John 6-3
Outlook: Basile and Staneck lead slew of three-point launchers that hope to overcome lack of experience.
7. ROCKY POINT EAGLES
Coach: Jim Jordan
Key players
C Austin Thixton 6-3
F Frank Moscatiello 5-11
G Chris Tucker 6-0
G Brian Lynch 5-10
G Harry Lynch 5-9
Outlook: Lost 10 seniors from first playoff team. Look to create in transition to overcome lack of height.
