Hebron enters the season with high optimism after a difficult 3-19 campaign.

Fortunes are looking up thanks to nine returning players, seven of whom are seniors, and a wealth of talented newcomers ?who ?will contribute on the floor immediately.

The key word this season for Hebron will be depth. Coach Bill Flynn will count on the entire roster to pick up the slack and see key minutes after the loss of leading scorer Jalen Robinson from last year’s group.

That team concept, as opposed to individual effort, will be the impetus for any improvement in the win column. Hebron also hopes to improve its defense.

Coach: Bill Flynn (eighth year)

Last year’s record: 3-19

Returning players: Mack Telfer, Dave Enyedy, Maoze Wang, Nick Legare, Damarlee Smith, Naquan Bowline, Linjie Liu, Jack Morton, Mason Henley.

Key losses: Jalen Robinson, Niko Edwards, Danny Davis, Ibrahim Moustapher.

Promising newcomers: Justin Lee, Kian Chalwell, Christian Quinones, Jeff Adegbe.