Blue West Boys Basketball Preview

Updated: November 30, 2011 10:05PM

Outlook: With four returning starters led by 6-8 center Desmond Bryant, Austin is the team to beat, followed by Clemente, Wells and Perspectives-MSA.

Top five players: Desmond Bryant, Austin, C, Sr.; Marshauwn Buie, Clark, G, Sr.; Jarred Elliott, Perspectives-MSA, G, Jr.; Tevohn Gist, Juarez, G, Sr.; Derrick Poe, Wells, G, Sr.

Keep an eye on: Kendall Harris, Clemente, F, Sr.

Did you know? Clark’s Marshauwn Buie is the brother of former Von Steuben star Shonte Clay.

Quote: “We are going to surprise a lot of people.” – Juarez coach William Brown.

Predicted finish: Austin, Wells, Clemente, Perspectives-MSA, Clark, Juarez, Powerhouse, Douglass, Kelvyn Park, Phoenix.

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