Central Bucks East Boys' Basketball Preview

CENTRAL BUCKS BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Head Coach: Erik Henrysen, 14th year

Assistant coaches: Brian Yannarella, Jimmy Katasak, Joe Laphen, Jonmichael McArdle, Jason Greene, Jason Markowitz, John Altmire

Last year’s record:24-6 (14-2 SOL Colonial; Colonial Division Champions)
SOL Tournament
Quarterfinal win vs. Pennridge
Semifinal win vs. Upper Dublin
Final loss vs. Plymouth Whitemarsh
6A District 1 Tournament (#4 Seed)
Round of 16 win vs. #20 Abington
Round of 8 loss vs. #5 Downingtown West
6A District 1 Playbacks
Playback wins: #8 Garnet Valley, #10 Upper Darby
6A State Tournament (1-#5 Seed)
First Round loss vs. (12-#3) Archbishop Wood

Notable losses: Joey Giordano (1st Team All-League), Kyle Berndt (2nd Team All-League)

Key returners: Jacob Cummiskey (12/Guard/1st Team All-League), Tyler Dandrea (12/Guard/HM All-League), Miles Demby (12/Center), Dhruv Mukund (12/Forward), Justin DiRoberto (12/Guard)

Others to watch: Bryce Lolas (12/G), Ryan McDonald (12/G), Nolan Behm (11/G), Caleb Lyzinski (11/C),

Strengths: Guard play, Outside shooting

Question Marks: Replacing the talent, leadership, and competitive fire of graduating seniors

Outlook:  “Berdnt and Giordano graduated as 2 of the best players in the league.  The test will be how well we fill that void.”

Games to Watch:
All City Classic vs. St. George Tech, DE (@ Abington HS)
SOL League Games
Governors Challenge (Salisbury, MD)

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