Bonduel boys basketball preview

Team: Bonduel Bears

Conference: CWC-East

2021-22 conference/overall results: 7-5 in CWC-East; 15-10 overall.

2021-22 tournament results: Lost to Manawa in regional semifinal.

Returning starters/varsity players (positions): Seniors: Karter Schroeder (forward), Will Bloedorn (forward), Josiah Basten (guard), Andrew Schauder (forward). Juniors: Noah Weier (forward), Charlie Tauchen (guard), Colin Margelofsky (guard).

New athletes who could make impact this season: Seniors: Jeffrey Campos (forward), Dameon Huben (guard). Juniors: Owen Springborn (guard), Brodie Hartmann (forward). Sophomores: Cade Johnson (guard). Freshmen: Ryan Westrich (forward).

Returning all-conference players: Second team: Noah Weier.

Coach’s comment on the upcoming season: We expect to have a deep team with a lot of kids who can play and contribute,” said Duke Copp. “Numerous kids who can score, balanced scoring, unselfishness, basketball IQ, and strong team chemistry should be our strengths. How well we defend and being a little on the small side will be our challenges.”