RSI: ROB STONE INTERVIEW WITH JD LAAPERI

Recently, Rob Stone sat down with Coronado hoops coach JD Laaperi to discuss their upcoming league games.

RS: Who are your top players?

Wayne McKinney III - Junior, averaging 27ppg
Mike Cunningham - Senior, averaging 14ppg

RS: What are the team's strengths?

Hard working, high motor
Shooting
Low turnovers

RS: What are the weaknesses?

free throw shooting
experience

RS: Who are the top players in your league?

Wayne McKinney III Coronado
Kai Jesse Patrick Henry
Wayne Hampton Hoover
Francky Naguidebe University City

RS: Who are the top teams in your league?

Coronado 
University City

RS: How tough is your league?

Any team in league can have a good night and knock off anyone else. It won't be the best league in the city conference but it will be competitive.

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