2017-18 Palo Verde Boys Basketball Capsule
Mitch Olsen (right) is one of seven returning lettermen for Palo Verde. (Bridget Bennett/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bridgetkbennett
PALO VERDE
Head coach: Paul Sanchez, sixth season
2016-17 record: 10-16 (5-7 Northwest, fourth)
Returning lettermen (starters): Seven (three)
Top players: G Dylan Yoro (Sr.), G Mitch Olsen (Sr.), F Daniel Bellinger (Sr.), G/F Crew Peterson (Sr.), G/F Tieman Allen (Sr.)
Outlook: Last year’s junior-laden team has become a year older and more experienced.
Peterson (6.2 points, 3 assists per game), Bellinger (5.7 ppg, 8 rebounds per game), Olsen (5.7 ppg, 3 apg), Yoro (5.7 ppg, 2 apg) and Allen (2.7 ppg) are among seven returnees for the Panthers.
“We have a veteran team returning, expecting to compete for the Northwest League (title),” Sanchez said.
