2017-18 Valley Boys Basketball Capsule

Head coach: Adam Zakos, third season

2016-17 record: 9-19 (1-7 Northeast, fourth)

Returning lettermen (starters): Six (three)

Top players: G Oscar Burns (Sr.), G Bryce Jones (Jr.), G Tommy Anderson (So.), F Josiah Newbern (Sr.), F Turner Lawson (Sr.)

Outlook: The Vikings went through some ups and downs last season, but bring back six lettermen and should be more consistent.

“We have a solid group of returning and first-year players,” Zakos said. “We feel we will put a competitive team on the court every time we play.

“We expect to be much improved this season.”