Biggest key for Cougars is learning how to win
When asked about goals and success to the 2021-22 basketball season, Yough boys coach Jim Nesser didn鈥檛 mince words on what he and assistant coach William Sherbondy want to accomplish.
鈥淲e have to learn how to win,鈥� said Nesser. 鈥淭hat is the biggest key.鈥�
Now in his fourth season as head coach, Nesser may have the building block that he has been looking for in Terek Crosby. Last season as a freshman, Crosby averaged 16 points per game and Nesser knows the sophomore will be vital to this year蘑菇视频 success.
鈥淭erek is our best all-around player,鈥� Nesser said of the guard. 鈥淗e is an all-around scorer.鈥�
The Cougars have two other returning starters, senior guard Christian Park and sophomore forward Austin Mathews.
When discussing other potential starters, Nesser mentioned three underclassmen, juniors Parker Rost and Tyler Travillion and sophomore Zander Aird, as well as senior Kaden Bizzozero.
The Cougars will play in Section 3-AAAA along with Belle Vernon, Elizabeth Forward, Mount Pleasant, South Park, Southmoreland and Uniontown.
When discussing the section, Nesser pointed out three teams.
鈥淏elle Vernon, Uniontown and Elizabeth Forward are the top teams,鈥� said Nesser.
The Cougars, looking for their first winning season since the 2015-16 season, open play in the Marion Center Tip-Off Tournament against the host team.