Boys basketball rankings

1. Salinas: Off to an 8-1 start with two tournament titles in one week.
2. Palma: Still getting everyone acquainted with their roles.
3. Christopher: A new coach has brought in a new attitude.
4. Monterey: A defensive minded team with arguably the best shooter in the county.
5. Pacific Grove: Best start ever under coach Dan Powers at 4-0.
6. Alvarez: Starting to find that chemistry on the court.
7. Monte Vista: A sleeper team in the Gabilan Division.
8. Stevenson: Will go 21 days between games.
9. Alisal: Has quietly jumped out to a 6-2 start.
10. Carmel: John Stivers has been a double-double machine.
 On the bubble: Seaside, North County, San Benito, Watsonville.