Top 20 Preview: Newark East Side

Head coach: Bryant GarvinLast season: 19-7 NJ Hoops Final Ranking 17thPostseason: Advanced to Group 3 North 2 semifinals, Advanced to Essex County semis
OverviewAn excellent group of juniors and a big time sophomore. If they play together and stay focused it could be a memorable year.

NEWARK EASTSIDE
Point guard Kasim Chandler is one of four very good juniors for the Red Raiders.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Tariq Carey Wing
Aaron Bodie Post
Kasim Chandler Point
Jamal Reid Combo
Will Joyce Wing
Ismael Sanogo Wing

Akbar Hoffman Wing

Backcourt
A potent three guard lineup of explosive scorer, 6-foot-2 Jr. Tariq Carey. 5-foot-11 Jr. Jamal Reid and quick penetrator 5-foot-9 Jr. Kasim Chandler. A very dangerous high scoring group provided they share the ball and play together.
Frontcourt
6-foot-6 Jr. Aarom Bodie is an excellent leaper and good a few putback dunks every night. He is capable of a double/double every night. 6-foot-3 So. Will Joyce is an exciting prospect who can also score in bunches and go get the ball off the backboard.

Bench

There is not great depth although the reports on freshman Ismael Sanogo are good.

Coaching
Year's back the administration went with almost co Head Coaches in Bryant Garvin and Anthony Tavares. They have done a remarkable job working together and creating a winning program.
Season Prediction
Our pick for the Group 3 title although Teaneck will provide a major challenge. The interesting aspect of the roster is there are no seniors in the nucleus.