6. New Town

Coach: Derek Wise

Last season: 20-2, No. 7

Postseason: Class 2A North semifinalist

Outlook: Five players return from last year’s Baltimore County championship team, giving the Titans a quality starting point as they look to build on last season’s success.

7. McDonogh

Coach: TJ Jordan

Last season: 19-10, not ranked

Postseason: MIAA A semifinalist

Outlook: Regarding the team’s roster, there’s good news and more good news. The Eagles have five experienced returnees who each started at some point last season. Small forward Jared Billups, point guard Everett Cooper and forward Curtis Jacobs are the team leaders and catalysts.

8. Edmondson

Coach: Darnell Dantzler

Last season: 22-4, No. 5

Postseason: Class 2A North finalist

Outlook: With quality pieces coming from different sources — returnees, transfers and JV call-ups — the Red Storm are primed to put together another strong season.

9. Dulaney

Coach: Matt Lochte

Last season: 22-4, No. 9

Postseason: Class 4A semifinalist

Outlook: The Lions made their first state tournament appearance since 1977 and they want more in a bid to bring home the program’s first title. They have a doeverything point guard in All-Metro junior Ryan Conway.

10. Broadneck

Coach: John Williams

Last season: 21-6, No. 10

Postseason: Class 4A finalist

Outlook: The Bruins made program history when they played in their first state championship game last season, and Williams has seen it create an added level of commitment.