Bishop Brady, Pembroke start the season at the top. Also watch out for Manchester Central, Portsmouth and Manchester Memorial.
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1. Bishop Brady (Concord)2014 finish: 14-8
Head coach: Cole Etten
With
Joe Bell,
Jourdain Bell and
Brendan Johnson all returning, the pieces could be in place for Bishop Brady to take home a state title this year. Cole Etten, a recent University of New Hampshire graduate, takes over as head coach.
View last season's New Hampshire boys basketball rankings, presented by the Army National Guard2. Pembroke2014 finish: 27-1
Head coach: Matt Alosa
After capturing back to back Division II titles, Pembroke will try its hand against a Division I schedule this season. Luckily, it has one of the state's premier post players,
Max Curran, back to help ease the transition. Brothers
Dante Timbas and
Dominic Timbas round out the team's top scoring threats.
View last season's New Hampshire boys basketball playoff brackets3. Manchester Central2014 finish: 25-0
Head coach: Doc Wheeler
Last year's season was like one from a storybook: Central finished a remarkable 25-0 and captured a Division I state title. It's unrealistic to expect another flawless season this year, but Central will still be near the top of the New Hampshire hoops scene. The team needs to replace players lost to graduation, as well as Brett Hanson, who transferred to Tilton.
View last season's New Hampshire boys basketball stat leaders4. Portsmouth2014 finish: 19-3
Head coach: Jim Mulvey
With the graduation of older brother Pat, 6-foot-3 sophomore
Joey Glynn appears poised to step into a leadership role for Portsmouth after gaining valuable varsity experience as a freshman.
Charlie Lehoux should also assume a larger role in the team's offense.
View the MaxPreps New Hampshire boys basketball pro photo galleries5. Manchester Memorial2014 finish: 10-11
Head coach: John Quick Jr.
After having young teams each of the last two seasons, it could be time for Memorial to break through with a talented, seasoned squad.
Trevon Maughn and
Kabongo Ngalakulondi both return for their senior seasons. Last year's record was deceiving, as Memorial showed very promising flashes that should bode well for this season.
