Realignment and Predictions Class A Section xi
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Here is the realignment for Suffolk County Class A West Division with the key players. West Amityville* The most important piece for a successful season at Amityville might be the return of legendary coach Jack Agostino. Amityville is in really…
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Continue ReadingHere is the realignment for Suffolk County Class A West Division with the key players.
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Amityville* The most important piece for a successful season at Amityville might be the return of legendary coach Jack Agostino. Amityville is in really good hands on the court as well. Christian Smiley is a fundamentally sound smooth ball handling guard. He is a heady guard who knows when he needs to take over or feed his teammates. Outstanding shooter from beyond the arc but is also a crafty finisher inside the lane.
Deer Park* Will be led by Nate Gordon Nate Gordon 6'0" | SG Deer Park | 2023 State NY . Coach feels he is the best pure shooter in the program. Nate has good lift and rotation with his shot coming out of his hand. He is really good at stopping and poppping in transition. Jaivon Martin is hard to knock off the ball. He has shown a quick shot fake and drive off the bounce. Tyler Kuhn is an excellent ball handler. Very crafty with the ball getting into lane and scoring or getting it to the open man. Billy Murphy is a strong guard who adds toughness on both ends of the floor.
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Half Hollow Hills West* has the most athletic player in the league in Frank Wilson Frank Wilson 6'4" | SG Half Hollow Hills West | 2023 State NY . Frank is an outstanding rebounder on both ends. He has tremendous leaping ability. Goes to the offensive glass as well as anybody on the Island. Frank is a force in the paint defensively he uses his athleticism to block or alter every shot. He can flush it off a lob or off the bounce in transition. Frank also has a soft touch and a real nice mid range game.
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John Glenn has some good young talent. But coach feels this group is very promising. Junior Paul Febbraro Paul Febbraro 6'0" | CG John Glen | 2024 State NY can knock down shots. Sophomore Joey Mamalito has excellent court vision and has a strong handle. He can take is man off the dribble and find the open man. Tyler Ziminski Tyler Ziminski 6'1" | CG John Glen | 2025 State NY also a sophomore brings enegy and competes at a high level. Has great anticipation and seems to win every 50-50 ball. The veteran is Chris Franzese who usually guards the best player. A tremendous athlete. A three sport star. Could very well be a double-double player this year. Jason and CJ Mascia twin brothers (2026) are already possibly the two best shooters in the program.
Kings Park* seems to be the prohibitive favorite to win the West division. They have a all state caliber player in Matt Garside Matt Garside 6'2" | SG Kings Park | 2023 State NY . Matt is one of the top shooters from three on Long Island. He is a winning player. Can take over games and score in bunches but makes his teammates better. Upperclassmen Matt Lyman , Travis Crowley and Scott McConville do all the things needed to win games. Matt can knock down the open three and is a crafty finisher inside. Travis is a good rebounder who can really get up. Solid defender. Scott can push the ball from the 5 spot. He can rebound it and lead the break.Extremely fast and a great leaper. Joseph Romano Joseph Romano 6'2" | CG Kings Park | 2024 State NY 2024 a crafty ball handler. terrific distributor of the ball. Excellent defender has a nose for the ball. Thomas Matonti Thomas Matonti 6'0" | PG Kings Park | 2024 State NY 2024 outstanding shooter from behind the line with unlimited range. A deceptively quick handle. can finish on the drive with either hand.
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