Two rookies from non-public powers, plus a small-school standout headline the three finalist for the second ever Shore Sports Network Boys Basketball Freshman of the Year.
Darius Adams closed out his brilliant sophomore season with a signature performance at Rutgers, helping Manasquan win its first ever Group II championship.
St. Rose closed its historic season by winning its first NJSIAA sectional title in 19 years, then going toe-to-toe with the best team in N.J. in the final game.
The top two teams in the Shore Conference stayed at the top all year. After that: chaos. Here is an attempt to sort through the 10 best teams from a wild Shore Conference boys basketball season.