Oneonta State men's basketball will look to youth for leadership in 2011-12
The 2011-12 edition of the men's basketball team will be
young. The Red Dragons have two seniors on the roster, both
of whom were not on the squad last season. Coach Vince Medici
will be looking to young players to mature fast as the season wears
on in hopes of getting together in time for a late season push
towards the SUNYAC tournament. Medici feels this year's team,
despite its youth, will be deep and balanced offensively.
Juniors Cameron Boyden (Vestal/Vestal) and
Dan McLaren (Troy/Troy) will look to lead this
year's squad. Both players have seen plenty of time during
their first two seasons and have been given the role of team
captains. Both players have continued to develop their games
and should be solid on the inside.
Other returning players who will see time and contribute will be a
deep sophomore group that includes, Dan Lee (Ballston
Lake/Shenendehowa), Kevin Donahue (South Glens
Falls/South High), Chris Hooks
(Cohoes/Shaker), Nick Sarchioto (Duanesburg/Bishop
Gibbons) and Ryan Clark
(Lynbrook/Lynbrook). This group is talented and
versatile, which will give the Red Dragons plenty of options in its
up-tempo style of play.
Newcomers that look to have the biggest impact this winter are
freshman point guard, Frankie Kelly (Brewster/Kennedy
Catholic) and transfer, Alby Skrelji
(Hudson/Hastings). Kelly is projected as the
starting point guard while Skrelji will compete right away for the
starting center position.
The season opens at the Franklin & Marshall tournament on
Friday, Nov. 18 where Oneonta will face Kean University. The
Red Dragons first home game of the sason will be Monday, Nov. 28
versus Utica College. Oneonta's first SUNYAC game will be at
home Friday, Dec. 2 against Buffalo State.
Link to 2011-12 Schedule
