Pre-Season Top 20 - Newark Eastside

Head coach: Bryant GarvinLast season: 16-13, NJ Hoops 72nd in the state.Postseason: Advanced to semifinals of Group 3 North 2, Advanced to final of Essex County Tournament

Overview

Newark Eastside

Scoring guard Andre Flanagan can put points on the board in a hurry

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Andre Flanagan Guard
Tariq Carey Guard
Aaron Bodie Post
Kasim Chandler Point
Kevin Chandler Post
Ata Robinson Guard

Tyrone Basker Guard
Will Joyce Wing
Omar Martinez Guard

Backcourt
An excellent three guard, mostly young group. 6-foot Andre Flanagan is the senior and a capable scorer. 6-foot-2 So. Tariq Carey had a good summer and has a high ceiling. 5-foot-8 So. Casim Chandler is lightning quick and a ballhawk on the defensive end.

Frontcourt
6-foot-6 So. Aaron Brodie has a lively young body and a promising upside. 6-foot-5 Sr. Kevin Chandler was a pleasant surprise when we saw him at the William Paterson Team Camp in June. He provides a second interior defender and rebounder.

Bench
Youngsters So. Omar Martinez and Fr. Will Joyce will be counted on for some minutes. Joyce is one of the top incoming frosh in the state.

Coaching
In a fairly unique dynamic the Red Raiders have what amounts to two head coaches in Bryant Garvin and Anthony Tavares. The situation seems to work as the pair have enjoyed quite a bit of success over the years.

Season Prediction

Three talented sophomores in Bodie, Carey and Chandler saw a lot of minutes as frosh. A major step forward is expected. They have some size and athleticism. If they all play together could be a good year in Newark.