Coach: Tim Farrar (sixth year)

Last year’s record: 13-7, lost Eastern A semifinal

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Carlos Gonzalez (6-5 center), Ben Howell (5-8 guard), Mohamed Mohamud (6-1 guard/forward); Juniors — Quintarian Brown (6-1 forward), Ace Curry (5-8 guard), Isaiah Harris (6-2 forward).

Key loses: Donne Agossou (guard), Abdi Hussein (forward), Steven Patrie (forward/center), Adam Poliquin (guard), Josh Thomas (guard).

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Ryan Bell (5-10 guard), Carter Chabot (5-9 guard), Kevin Dillingham (6-0 forward), Trevor Irish (6-8 center), Abdullahi Mohamed (5-9 guard), Ty Murphy (5-10 guard/forward), Tylon Myers (5-10 guard); Sophomore — Nate Albert (6-3 forward/center).

Outlook: Seven players, including five regular contributors, graduated from the team that knocked off Bangor in the Eastern A quarterfinals. Yet the Blue Devils return six players with significant varsity experience, so a return to Augusta is a goal. Curry, Howell, Brown and Harris give them the speed to set the fast tempo Farrar likes. Gonzalez is a strong post player in the halfcourt offense, while the versatile Mohamud can play anywhere from point guard to power forward.


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