Boys basketball rankings

1. San Benito: Very impressive on both ends of the court in a season opening win.
2. Palma: This group learned how to win last year without a marquee player.
3. Monterey: First test comes on Saturday against Valley Christian.
4. Seaside: I know it didn't count. But Seaside didn't look good either.
5. Christopher: Three starters back from last season.
6. Salinas: Needs to find that chemistry on the court.
7. Carmel: Has had its entire team intact for one practice.
8. Alvarez: A talented backcourt tandem coming off an extended football season.
9. Greenfield: Building off last year's school record run.
10. Monte Vista: Its tenure in the Gabilan Division could be brief.
 On the bubble: Alisal, Gilroy.