2017-18 Palo Verde Boys Basketball Capsule

Head coach: Paul Sanchez, sixth season

2016-17 record: 10-16 (5-7 Northwest, fourth)

Returning lettermen (starters): Seven (three)

Top players: G Dylan Yoro (Sr.), G Mitch Olsen (Sr.), F Daniel Bellinger (Sr.), G/F Crew Peterson (Sr.), G/F Tieman Allen (Sr.)

Outlook: Last year’s junior-laden team has become a year older and more experienced.

Peterson (6.2 points, 3 assists per game), Bellinger (5.7 ppg, 8 rebounds per game), Olsen (5.7 ppg, 3 apg), Yoro (5.7 ppg, 2 apg) and Allen (2.7 ppg) are among seven returnees for the Panthers.

“We have a veteran team returning, expecting to compete for the Northwest League (title),” Sanchez said.