UPPER MERION BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Coach: Jason Quenzer (2nd year)
Assistant Coaches: John Armenio, Ryan Mitchell, Russ Mitchell
Last year's record: SOL (2-12) Overall (5-16)
Notable losses: David Stecz (Playing at Messiah College), Ryan Brennan (Playing at Montgomery County University), Samik Patel, CJ Reinart, Dan Kubler, Josh Grant
Key Returners: Ethan Miller (So. F/C), Matt Faw (So. F), Aidan Newell (So. G)
Others to Watch: Isaiah Graham-Mobley (Jr. F), Andrew Persaud (So. G), Jarrett Quinn (Jr. F/C), Connor McDermott (Jr. G)
Strengths: Basketball aptitude and desire to improve
Question Marks: “Losing six seniors is a tough hurdle to overcome, especially when you consider that the junior class from last year is depleted. There are no seniors on this team. We return three sophomores with differing varsity level experience along with an eclectic mix of juniors and sophomores with no varsity level experience. It is a team of young athletes in a league that will force them to grow up fast.”
Outlook: “Though this team is young, they have a high ceiling as a group. Most of these guys have been playing ball together since they were kids, so there is a comfortable feeling among each other. Being forced to grow up fast might bode well for the group, gaining the experience should give them more confidence and as the confidence rises on this team, so will the number of wins. Patience and learning from mistakes will be two important factors for the team this year.”
Games to Watch: December 29th @ Neshaminy - Deb Recupido Memorial Basketball Tournament. This tournament will be held in the memory of a very special Teacher, Friend, Person - Deb Recupido. Money raised will be put toward a scholarship set up in her name.
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