CENTRAL BUCKS EAST BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Head coach: Erik Henrysen, 15th year
Assistant coaches: Jimmy Katasak, Brian Yannarella, Joe Laphen, Jonmichael McArdle, Jason Greene, Justin O’Neil
Last year’s record: 20-9 overall (12-4 SOL Colonial; Colonial Division Champions)
SOL Tournament
--Quarterfinal win vs. PW
--Semifinal loss vs. CBW
6A District 1 Tournament (#7 Seed)
--Round of 16 win vs. #10 Perkiomen Valley
--Round of 8 loss vs. #2 WC Henderson
6A District 1 Playbacks
--Playback loss: #6 Methacton
--Playback win: #24 Springfield
6A State Tournament (1-#7 Seed)
--First Round loss vs. (3-#2) Chambersburg
Notable losses: Jake Cummiskey (1st Team All-League; Catholic University), Tyler Dandrea (2nd Team All-League), Dhruv Mukund (2nd Team All-League), Justin DiRoberto, Miles Demby (Delaware University), Bryce Lolas, Ryan McDonald
Key returners: Nolan Behm (12/F; Baseball Pitt commit), Shane O’Hara-Jamison (12/G), AJ Molnar (12/G), Graham Smith (12/F)
Others to watch: Connor Mekanik (11/F), Quinn White (11/G), Henry Bartchak (11/G), Jackson Lutz (11/F), Quinn Slack (10/G), Keegan Marascio (9/G)
Strengths: Team chemistry, Guard play, Outside shooting
Question marks: Replacing 7 seniors and the most successful graduation class in program history (74 wins and 4-straight division championships)
Outlook: Behm returns as the only major contributor from last year’s team. Rising seniors are determined to continue the tradition of success. There is a tremendous amount of healthy competition for playing time.
Games to watch:
*Cactus Jam Holiday Tournament in Phoenix, AZ (3 games)
*All SOL League Games
*1st place SOL Crossover schedule vs. PW, Cheltenham, and Neshaminy
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