Boys basketball rankings

1. Palma: The core from last year is intact, including Noah Allen.
2. Seaside: The Turner brothers change Seaside's roster.
3. San Benito: Two all-leaguers are back in the fold.
4. Salinas: For the first time in over 40 years, there's a new head coach.
5. Alvarez: Three starters transferred. But Mitchell Wood is still on board.
6. Monterey: Just one starter is back in guard Chris Russo.
7. Pacific Grove: Three of its top five scorers have returned.
8. Carmel: Three starters are back from last year's MTAL title team.
9. Monte Vista: David Hightower and his 15 points a game are back.
10. North Salinas: My sleeper team in the MBL's Pacific Division.
 Bubble teams: Stevenson, Watsonville.