Monterey boys basketball

Monterey (12-13, 4-8)
 Chemistry.
 From players to coaches, that was the one word where everyone was on the same page in agreement with.
 The athleticism is once again on display on the hardwood. Off the court, this group appears to have built a bond.
 And that's important for a program looking to bounce back from a disappointing season that ended with a postseason home loss in the first round to Soledad.
 Three starters are back in the fold, out to make amends, including Kobe Ordonio, who dropped in 15 plus points a game last year as a sophomore.
 By his own admission Ordonio said he was selfish with the ball. Part of that had to do with the lack of chemistry on the court. Part of it had to do with the fact there wasn't another outside shooter.
 Ordonio is still going to be asked to shoot the ball after burying 52 shots from beyond the 3-point arc last season. He can carry a team at times.
 But will he have too this year?
 Toreadores head coach Greg Daniels is high on transfer Austin White, who is lean and athletic, and a gifted scoring presence.
 The Toreadores have a leader in senior point guard Jordan Eugenio, who will orchestrate the offense that includes returning starter Matthew Wright.
 Monterey is going to push the pace, press and attack at both ends of the court. It has the quickness and athleticism to do that.
 It's also going to make that extra pass this year, be a little more patient in running an offense and rely on the bond that has been established by a group that expects to challenge for supremacy.