East Catholic Still the Unanimous Voters' Choice in Boys Hoop

MANCHESTER, CT — East Catholic High School was tabbed first on all 18 ballots in the latest weekly boys basketball poll of media members. Nothing new.

The Eagles (22-0) have been dominant all season, and look to continue their undefeated streak Tuesday night against Bristol Central in the CCC tournament semifinals.

Here are the top 10, plus all other programs receiving votes, with records (including conference tournaments) through Feb. 26:

1. East Catholic (22-0)
2. Notre Dame-Fairfield (21-0)
3. Sacred Heart (19-2)
4. Bassick (18-1)
5. Hamden (19-3)
6. Guilford (20-1)
7. Danbury (18-3)
8. Wilbur Cross (18-3)
9. Holy Cross (17-4)
10. Waterford (20-2)

Also receiving votes: Windsor (18-4), Hillhouse (16-6), Simsbury (20-2), Prince Tech (18-2), East Hampton (21-0), East Lyme (19-3), Trinity Catholic (17-4), Notre Dame-West Haven (16-6), Crosby (14-7), Waterbury Career (15-6), St. Bernard (20-2).

Voters: Bill Bloxsom, HAN Network; Doug Bonjour, Connecticut Post; Desmond Conner, Hartford Courant; Mike DiMauro, The Day of New London; Scott Ericson, Stamford Advocate; Dave Grant, WATR-AM; Sean Krofssik, Meriden Record-Journal; Mike Madera, Elm City Newspapers; Joe Morelli, New Haven Register; Joe Palladino, Waterbury Republican-American; Dave Phillips, Shore Line Newspapers; John Pierson, WTNH; Marc Robbins, Vantage Sports; Dave Ruden, The Ruden Report; Ben Talbott, Bird’s Eye Sports; Richard Zalusky, Willimantic Chronicle; Jimmy Zanor, Norwich Bulletin; Joe Zone, WFSB.

Photo credit: Tim Jensen