Catasauqua head boys basketball coach Eric Snyder knows it is about the future.

His current winless season ended last week with games at Notre Dame of East Stroudsburg and a home game against Moravian Academy.

Snyder understood his team faced a tough task winning one or either of the games, and an 0-22 season wasn’t a far-fetched thought.

But the veteran coach put the current season behind him more than a few weeks ago. It was a matter of inexperience and court sense that brought the reality of a long season.

“We have played well in the beginning of games, but we can’t finish,” he stated. “We figured it would be a season like this with the players we have.

“We don’t have a true point guard, or a consistent scorer. Our guys haven’t quit, and they work extremely hard. But we don’t have a good basketball IQ. We have trouble reacting to situations.

“We can handle a zone defense, but we have trouble against a man-to-man, especially a press. It’s just a matter of being in game situations.”

The Roughies will lose seniors Donoven Keys, Jared Schneck, and Emmanuel and Jose Jiminez, all of whom weren’t starters last year.

They will return juniors Bryann Rivera, Cedric Bright, Brenden Nye, and Joe Ficshl. Ian Juica heads the sophomore class along with Jon Pushlkar, Aidan Saadioui, and Peter LaPointe. Freshmen Matt Fotta and Jeremiah Cofie will be back.

But Snyder has high aspirations for his five eighth graders, who are currently on the freshmen team.

Cayden Vassa, Frankie Pujos, Reece Lopez, Hammad Jenkins, and Xaiver Valentin are expected to see significant varsity time next season.

“Vassa is a true point guard,” said Snyder. “He is always looking to dish to others. He has the perfect temperament and demeanor. He played with us in the summer league and did well. His lone issue is that he has to look to score.

“Valentin is 6-2, and a pure shot blocker. I was told he has blocked as many as 10 shots a game, and I believe it. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Bond, who had the same ability. He also rebounds well.

“All of them can help us next season.”

As for this season, Snyder is optimistic his returnees had some seasoning.

“They got better as he sason went along,” he said. “They should be able to apply what they learned on the court.”