PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Coach: Jim Donofrio (26th year)
Assistant coaches: Michael McClure, Chuck Moore III, DJ Holland, Marc Berman, Alan Glover, Matt Miller, Kareem Breeden, Matt Barnthouse
Last year’s record: 27-3, Suburban One Liberty Division Champions (16-0); Suburban One Tournament Champions, District I (6A) champions
Notable losses:
Qudire Bennett now at Philadelphia Community College
Chase Coleman
Lincoln Sharpe
Key returners: Jaden Colzie, Senior PG, Jah Pendergrass-Sayles, Senior Wing, Mani Sajid, Sophomore Combo Guard, Ben Marsico, Senior Guard, Josh Harris, Senior G/F, Josh DeJesus, Senior PG
Others to watch: Terron Davis, Sophomore guard; Jack Hayes, sophomore PG, Eddie Patruno, sophomore guard, Ehab Ahmed, Junior forward, Michael Pereira, Sophomore Forward
Strengths: Return of 3-year starter and captain Jaden Colzie. Return of starter Jah Sayles as well as last year role players Josh Harris and Ben Marsico, who will play a bigger role this year. Shooting and guard play has the potential to be very strong.
Question marks regarding experience, as half of the team are sophomores. How long it will take for players to mesh and young players to perform in actual game action.
Outlook: “Our goals are to compete for the league title and earn district and state berths. Jaden Colzie is a terrific and experienced floor leader who has drawn DI and DII interest. He can run offense like a true PG while also scoring. He comes into the season with 870 points in his career. Jah Sayles has developed a more versatile game, while sophomore Mani Sajid shows terrific upside as he works to develop into a top level high school player.”
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