2016-17 Las Vegas Girls Basketball Capsule Preview

Head coach: LaShondra Rayford, fifth season

2015-16 record: 5-23 (2-6 Northeast, fourth)

Returning letter winners (starters): Four (three)

Top players: G Teconna Dyer (Sr.), F Armonnie Byrd (Sr.), G Jasmine Perez (Jr.), G/F Raymani Bordenave (Sr.)

Outlook: Only four letter winners return for the Wildcats, but it’s not reason to despair as plenty of talent remains.

“We lost eight players from last year’s team, however the bulk of the offensive output and defensive rebounding remains,” Rayford said. “It’s a perfect mixture of young and old with five seniors, two sophomores and a freshman that will get a lot of playing time.

“We are looking to finally get over the hurdle. We are always competitive, long, quick and athletic, but it has not always translated into victories.”