Scouting Streamwood boys basketball

Streamwood Sabres

Coach: Tim Jones (fourth year, 28-53)

Conference: Upstate Eight (River)

2009-10 record: 9-18 (4-6 UEC)

Top returning players: Adam Acevedo (Sr., 6-3 F), Dane Lundeen (Jr., 6-2 G/F), Phil Montero (Sr., 5-10 G), D.J. Mustari (Sr., 5-9 G), Jerrold Ofiana (Sr., 5-10 G)

Top newcomers: Tim Cohen (Sr., 6-0 G), Yadier Delrio (Jr., 5-9 G), Julius Evans (Jr., 6-2 G/F), Josh Harris (Sr., 6-6 F/C), Zach Harris (So., 6-8 F/C), Brandon Larkin (Jr., 6-2 G) Mike Montgomery (Sr., 6-4 F/C), Bobby Post (Sr., 6-7 F/C)

Season outlook: It defies logic. Streamwood's 6-foot-4 double-figure rebounder, Lorenzo Mitchell, transferred, yet the Sabres somehow managed to get stronger in the paint. Mitchell, who regularly finished with double-digit rebounding totals, now plays for rival Bartlett. Meanwhile, three Sabres who opted not to play as juniors have returned for their senior seasons: Josh Harris (6-foot-7), Bobby Post (6-7) and guard Tim Cohen (6-0). Harris, who has a baseball scholarship to Villanova, is joined in the paint by his sophomore brother, Zach Harris (6-8). Zach played for the sophomore team last year. Together, the Harris brothers and Post represent the tallest frontcourt in the area. “We've got some size,” Streamwood coach Tim Jones said. “It's going to take a little time to get together and play again, but we're obviously excited to have them. The Harris brothers won't be available until after Thanksgiving due to a long-standing family commitment.

Another big addition is senior Mike Montgomery, a talented transfer from Glenbard East who did not play last season due to a broken hand. He logged heavy minutes for the Rams as a sophomore. Dane Lundeen is a smart player who always seems to be around the ball. Phil Montero gained varsity experience at guard last season. Adam Acevedo can shoot the ball. He'll play on the wing. Sophomore Brandon Larkin has improved enough to join the varsity, and wing Julius Evans has been impressive in practice, according to his coach. Yadier Delrio played for a junior team in Puerto Rico. He's a top-notch defender who can take it to the rim. “We've got a lot of pieces and the competition has been really keen,” Jones said. “These guys all get along, which is great, but things are very competitive in practice. Playing time will be at a premium because we have a lot of guys who can play. It's a nice problem. I've known a lot of these kids since middle school. It's a very hardworking group, very coachable, very competitive and very smart. I think we can compete with anybody.”