Wissahickon Boys' Basketball Preview

WISSAHICKON BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Kyle Wilson - 26 years

Assistant coaches:  Mike Scheier, Andrew Trella, Chase Wilson, LaVail Owens, Jalen Nasir, Josh Meier, & Bill Keenan

Last year’s record:  10-12 overall

Notable losses: Dom Vacchiano (Playing at Immaculata), Brayden Ryan, Josh Palutis, Gabe Lassiter, Nigel Harrison
Transfers out:  Caj Jones – Cristo Rey

Key returners:
Junior Nico Vacchiano/ 6’1” Guard
Senior Mason Stelzer/ 6’2” Guard
Senior Michael Maltin/ 6’4” Forward/Center

Others to watch:
Senior Ben Schwartz/ Guard
Junior Chris Lee / Guard
Junior Delmar Taliaferro/ Center
Junior Luke Slobotkin/ Guard
Senior Leo Dorfman/ Guard
Senior Grant Ajemian/ Guard
Senior Ethan Kimble/ Guard
Sophomore Chase Neumeister/ Guard
Sophomore Malachi Hodges/ Guard
Sophomore Jack Weiss/ Guard
Freshman Owen Haughey/ Guard
Freshman Zach Schwartz/ Guard

Strengths/Question Marks:  Solid offensive and defensive balance. Solid scorers. Experience is a question mark.

Outlook: “This group had a very productive off-season playing in numerous leagues and tournaments. So, while we lack some experience, this team did everything to grow and gain off-season experience. It will be interesting to see how quickly and effectively it transfers to the in-season games and competitions.”

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