MaxPreps 2015-16 Maine preseason high school boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Hampden
Head coach: Russ Barlett
2014-15 record: 20-2

Hampden has been remarkably consistent, capturing four consecutive regional titles and going the distance last season. Hampden will be difficult to dethrone in 2015, with Nicholas Gilpin and Brendan McIntire both returning.

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2. Portland
Head coach: Joe Russo
2014-15 record: 20-3



Portland fell short of its ultimate goal last season, losing to Hampden in the Class A finals. However, it has the pieces in place to be right back in the state title discussion. Amir Moss and Joe Esposito will lead the charge, supported by Terion Moss and Charlie Lyall.

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3. Falmouth
Head coach: Dave Halligan
2014-15 record: 17-4

The post-Jack Simonds era begins this season. It will be difficult to replace the area player of the year and all-state pick. However, brothers Thomas Coyne and Collin Coyne provide a solid nucleus.

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4. Medomak Valley (Waldoboro)
Head coach: Nick DePatsy
2014-15 record: 18-3



Nicholas Depatsy, the coach's son, returns for his senior season. He earned all-state honors as a junior, averaging over 21 points and eight rebounds. Junior center Cameron Allaire is a handful down low.

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5. Cheverus (Portland)
Head coach: Ryan Soucie
2014-15 record: 11-9

Cheverus has improved in each of the last three seasons, and notched an impressive win over Portland, snapping the program's 37-game winning streak. First-year head coach Ryan Soucie will look to keep up the program's momentum.