Boys Basketball: Previewing the 2012 Newark Public Schools Tournament

The 2012 Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament starts on Saturday with four first round games. Here's a look at some of the key players and teams to watch.

THE FAVORITE
This Newark East Side team might be the best one co-coaches Bryant Garvin and Anthony Tavares have had during their 12-year tenure at the school.

East Side has plenty of size with four players standing 6-3 or higher, led by 6-foot-7 junior Abdul Lewis, 6-foot-6 junior Ismael Sanogo and 6-foot-4 senior Will Joyce. Sophomore Ahmad Harrison is emerging as one of the area's best wings and Akbar Hoffman has been a standout at guard for a team with a rotation that goes 10-deep.