2016-17 Durango Boys Basketball Capsule Preview
Demetrius Valdez (left) is one of six returning lettermen for Durango. Donovan Lockett/Las Vegas Review-Journal
DURANGO
Head coach: DeShawn Henry, 10th season
2015-16 record: 17-7 (5-3 Southwest, second)
Returning lettermen (starters): Six (three)
Top players: G Demetrius Valdez (Sr.), G Zyare Ruffin (Sr.), F Jeremie Portuondo (Sr.), G Nick Blake (So.)
Outlook: The Trailblazers welcome back six lettermen from last year’s squad.
Valdez (12 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists per game), Ruffin (10 ppg, 6 rpg) and Portuondo (5 ppg, 5 rpg) give Durango offensive options.
The team hopes to be competitive again in the Southwest League.
