There hasn’t been much separation between the top Class 5A boys basketball teams over the last few seasons.

Even though 5A has shrunk from 12 teams to nine teams this season, the competition hasn’t diminished.

The new high school boys basketball season is underway. Many teams begin their seasons this week with local competition, while others will participate in early season tournaments and showcase events.

Bishop Gorman is the two-time defending 5A state champion but returns just a few key members from last year’s title-winning team. The Gaels will have plenty of competition trying to dethrone them.

Coronado has nearly an entirely new roster but might have the most talent on paper. Then there’s a group of teams that will jockey for playoff position and try to play spoiler, led by last

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