Scouting Hinsdale Central boys basketball

Hinsdale Central

Coach: Nick Latorre.

Last year: 8-17, 3-9, sixth in West Suburban Silver; lost 62-29 to Mt. Carmel in Class 4A Mt. Carmel regional semifinals.

Top players: Tom Garvin, jr., F; Mike Ostojic, sr., F; Tom Kladis, sr., G; Mike Pozulp, sr., F; Steve Kane, sr., G; Peter Thaus, jr., G; Brad Anlauf, jr., G; Jim Blodgett, sr., F.

Scouting report: Latorre, the former coach at Driscoll who led the Highlanders to three regional titles and a sectional crown, becomes the Red Devils’ fifth coach in eight years with hopes of bringing some stability to the program. After two years coaching at Oswego East, Latorre inherits a team with no returning starters and limited varsity experience. Garvin is the most experienced and, at 6-foot-4, can score from inside or outside. Kladis can knock down 3-pointers as one of a handful of players who could lead the team in scoring on any given night. Kane also adds experience, although he’s been hampered by a knee injury. “We want to play tough out there,” Latorre said. “We need to develop a mindset where we’re going to work hard.”