PREP BASKETBALL ‘92-93 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Canyon

1991-92 RECORDS OVERALL LEAGUE 11-13 4-6

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COACH RECORD AT SCHOOL Steve Sabins 99-99

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RETURNING STARTERS YR. HGT. P Brian Jalowiec Sr. 6-1 G Rick Judy Sr. 6-2 G John Werhas Jr. 6-1 G

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TOP RETURNERS YR. HGT. P Adonis Pappas Sr. 6-4 F Ted Wells Sr. 6-1 G Steve Whelan Sr. 6-3 C Darren White Jr. 6-0 G

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TOP NEWCOMERS YR. HGT. P Ben Blue Sr. 6-0 G Mike Cesa Sr. 6-4 C Clay Kilbarger So. 5-8 G

OUTLOOK

The Comanches are an unknown. They have people back, but just how good they will be is a mystery even to their coach. “We have some gaps to fill, and we’re starting a sophomore at point guard,� Sabins said. “It’s a rebuilding year, but I think we’ll be all right.� They will be if they stay healthy, something they didn’t achieve a year ago; Judy and Pappas both suffered broken ankles. Judy missed the entire league season, and Pappas played in only six league games. Jalowiec was also slowed by a separated shoulder he suffered during football. All three are now healthy--so far. Kilbarger is a talented point guard but lacks experience. Pappas, Whelan and Cesa will have to improve inside. One or all of them must develop a more fierce style. “We lost our two centers from last season, and we don’t have any one who plays physical right now,� Sabins said. “We need muscle.� The front line was further weakened when junior center Jeff Learing moved to Texas. “We lack size and speed,� Sabins said. “We do have intelligent players, and they shoot the ball fairly well.� But it’s hard to tell whether that’s enough.