MaxPreps 2016-17 Maine preseason high school boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

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1. Stevens Academy (Blue Hill)
Head coach: Dwayne Carter
2015-16 record: 22-1

Stevens Academy polished off last season by nabbing the Maine Class C state championship for the first time since 2003. Taylor Schildroth should be tough to lock down after averaging 24 points and 5.8 assists in four postseason games.

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2. Portland
Head coach: Joe Russo
2015-16 record: 28-1

Portland completed last season by capturing a Class AA state title. Look for guard Terion Moss to have a huge junior campaign after earning All-State second-team honors last year.

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3. Falmouth
Head coach: Dave Halligan
2015-16 record: 20-5 Falmouth finished last season by claiming the Class A state championship. Watch for senior sharpshooter Sean Walsh to have a big year after draining two 3-pointers in the state title game. The Yachtsmen will be a scrappy bunch.

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4. Lake Region (Naples)
Head coach: Ryan Hodgson
2015-16 record: 23-3



Lake Region ended last season by raising a Class B state title for the first time in 31 years. The Lakers are a young and gritty unit with a humongous wave of momentum heading into this year.

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5. Greely (Cumberland Center)
Head coach: Travis Seaver
2015-16 record: 21-5

Greely posted 21 wins and reached the third round of the Class A playoffs last year. Expect guard Matt McDevitt to be hungry for revenge after depositing 17 points in a playoff loss to Brunswick.