March 15, 2008 06:34 am Carson Desrosiers Hometown: Windham, N.H. Parents: Andy and Debi Desrosiers Grade: Sophomore Position: Center Height: 6-9 Favorite memory from this season: Coming back against Charlestown with (my) buzzer-beater and coming back at the Garden. Favorite song: Sandstorm by Darude Basketball superstition: Going to McDonald's before every game with Tim, Bill, Walson, Mike G and Zak. The two times we didn't go we lost! Something nobody knows about me: My middle name's Andre and I wear glasses. Favorite Coach Nault story: Giving him a Gatorade shower after the Garden game and seeing his high school photo. KB Oshodi Hometown: Lawrence Parent: Yemmy Akinola-Oshodi Grade: Senior Position: Guard/Forward Height: 6-2 Favorite memory from this season: Playing against Lowell with a broken hand and performing well. Favorite song: Dear Mama by Tupac Basketball superstition: I always have to be second when we come out on to the court. Something nobody knows about me: I still watch cartoons. Favorite Coach Nault story: Whenever he decides to challenge somebody in basketball. (He played coach Sipsey 1-on-1 last week. I was dying laughing.)
Adrian Gonzalez Hometown: Lawrence Parent: Annette Rios Grade: Senior Position: Small Forward Height: 6-5 Favorite memory from this season: Beating Charlestown, Lowell, and BC High. Favorite song: Beat It by Michael Jackson Basketball superstition: Giving Coach Sexton my wrist bands. Something nobody knows about me: I'm a good drawer. Favorite Coach Nault story: His dance after the Lexington game last year. (Central eliminated previously-unbeaten Lexington). Benny Fernandez Hometown: Lawrence Parent: Patria Acosta Grade: Junior Position: Guard Height: 5-9 Favorite memory from this season: Playing at the TD Banknorth Garden and actually winning there. Favorite song: R&B in general. Basketball superstition: Right before the game starts I do the sign of the cross and circle my finger around the gym and point into the sky. Something nobody knows about me: I was born in New York and didn't start playing until I was in the seventh grade. Favorite Coach Nault story: Whenever he gets mad he tends to say "not for nothing."
Jimmy Zenevitch Hometown: Methuen Parents: Janice and Jim Zenevitch Grade: Freshman Position: Forward/Center Height: 6-4 Favorite memory from this season: Getting pulled up to varsity and winning the Christmas Tournament. Favorite song: Numb/Encore by Linkin Park/Jay-Z, Walk this Way by Aerosmith. Basketball superstition: I listen to the same playlist of music before every game. Something nobody knows about me: I love to play video games. Favorite Coach Nault story: My parents couldn't pick me up from practice and coach said the he would bring me home. I didn't really know coach that well at the time, so it was kind of awkward.
Michael Alvarez Hometown: Lawrence Parent: Maria Alvarez Grade: Sophomore Position: Guard Height: 6-0 Favorite memory from this season: Carson hitting the buzzer-beater against Charlestown and playing at the Garden. Favorite song: Big Pimpin by Jay-Z, Dead Wrong by Biggie Smalls Basketball superstition: I nap before every game. Something nobody knows about me: I'm a mama's boy Favorite Coach Nault story: He promised to wear earrings if we made it to the Garden, but he never did.
Michael Garcia Hometown: Methuen Parents: Vivian and Rafael Garcia Grade: Junior Position: Forward Height: 6-2 Favorite memory from this season: My career high 10 points vs. Lawrence High in the Christmas tournament championship. Favorite song: Encore by Jay-Z Basketball superstition: Going to McDonald's before every game. Something nobody knows about me: I like to read Favorite Coach Nault story: Billy (Marsden) posting him up at the team dinner.
Tim Wheeler Hometown: Lowell Parents: Russ and Deb Wheeler Grade: Junior Position: Small Forward Height: 6-4 Favorite memory from this season: Being the underdog against Charlestown, Lowell and BC High and beating them all. Favorite song: Blue Magic by Jay-Z, Down with the Sickness by Disturbed, Sandstorm by Darude and Juicy by Notorious B.I.G. Basketball superstition: Go to McDonalds before every game with Billy, Carson, Walson, Mike G., and Zak. Something nobody knows about me: I will not be beaten in Guitar Hero. Favorite Coach Nault story: When he dunked on Walson (Constant) on the mini-ball hoop at a team dinner.
Billy Marsden Hometown: Pelham, N.H. Parents: Laurie and Scott Marsden Grade: Junior Position: Shooting Guard Height: 5-11 Favorite memory from this season: The "and 1" against Lowell (his game-winning 3-point play) Favorite song: Headstrong by Trapt, Faraway by Nickelback, How Far We've Come by Matchbox 20, and Numb/Encore by Linkin Park/Jay-Z. Basketball superstition: Two-finger, high-fives in warm-up lines. Something nobody knows about me: I cook for my friends when they sleep over. Favorite Coach Nault story: He promised a team cookout at his house last summer..... We're still waiting to have it.
Wilfredo Pagan Jr. Hometown: Lawrence Parents: Janivette Rivera and Wilfredo Pagan Sr. Grade: Senior Position: Point Guard Height: 5-9 Favorite memory from this season: Beating Charlestown and winning at the Garden. Favorite song: Blueprint 2 by Jay-Z Basketball superstition: I wear two socks and I pray during the national anthem. Something nobody knows about me: I am a good dancer.
Zak Adamopoulos Hometown: Groveland Parents: Chuck and Beth Adamopoulos Grade: Junior Position: Forward Height: 6-1 Favorite memory from this season: Going to the bathroom in the Celtics locker room. Favorite song: When the Music Stops by Eminem. Basketball superstition: Eating at McDonald's before every game. Something nobody knows about me: I'm the only player in the league that shuts down Adrian Gonzalez. Favorite Coach Nault story: When he actually told me that I could shoot a 3-pointer in a game against Methuen.
Justin Narbonne Hometown: Lawrence Parents: Gary and Michelle Narbonne Grade: Senior Position: Guard Height: 6-1 Favorite memory from this season: Winning at the TD Banknorth Garden and making it to the state championship. Favorite song: Renegade by Jay-Z/Eminem Basketball superstition: Wearing Nike socks. Something nobody knows about me: My middle name is Allen. Favorite Coach Nault story: Coach joking around with us, saying we have practice at five in the morning.
Walson Constant Hometown: Lawrence Parents: Gene and Julie Constant Grade: Senior Position: Guard Height: 5-10 Favorite song: Juicy by Biggie Smalls Basketball superstition: Always go to McDonalds with Tim, Billy, Michael Garcia, Carson, and Zak. Something nobody knows about me: I like to sing in my free time. Favorite Coach Nault story: Coach Nault promised us he would wear diamond studs to practice. Still hasn't happened!
Rory Blinn Hometown: Windham, N.H. Parents/guardian: Richard and Judith Blinn Grade: Senior Position: Forward Height: 6-3 Favorite memory from this season: Beating Lowell twice. Favorite song: Obnoxious by Immortal Technique Favorite Coach Nault story: When he used to take 20-minute bathroom breaks during my JV season.
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