The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team is back in the playoffs. While that may not come as a major surprise given the program’s sustained success, it is still an impressive accomplishment once again.
Led by head coach Will Slinkosky, the Colonials sit at 17-2 on the season and recently suffered just their second loss since opening night. They quickly rebounded with another victory to secure their fourth consecutive League I championship. William Floyd has now finished as the League I champion in each of the past four seasons, shattering the previous program record. Their lone league loss to Bay Shore ended an active streak of 54 consecutive League I wins, which itself stands as another remarkable program milestone. By winning the league title, the Colonials have ensured that the road to the final four runs through them, reaffirming their status as the premier program in Suffolk County.
The Colonials are led by a strong senior core, headlined by Sharod Sutton and JJ Smith, both returning starters from last year’s squad. Sutton leads the team in scoring while also making his presence felt as a distributor and on second-chance opportunities around the basket. Smith is second on the team in scoring at 13 points per game and is one of William Floyd’s most dangerous three-point shooters. Coach Slinkosky has also praised both players for their defensive intensity, frequently emphasizing that defense sets the tone for the team’s overall pace and identity.
Seniors Ja’Quan Thomas and Jesse Durham have also played key roles this season. Thomas, known for his football background, brings elite athleticism to the court, averaging 10 points per game while serving as a key rebounder. Durham provides a reliable scoring punch as a productive perimeter shooter, averaging eight points per contest.
With just one regular-season game remaining, the Colonials now turn their full attention toward the postseason, confident and battle-tested as they begin another playoff run.