No question, Seoul American's boys field a very strong starting lineup, but does coach Steve Boyd's Falcons have the complementing depth behind the front five to spell them when they tire, or step in when one gets hurt?

And can new Kadena coach Dewayne Pigge' keep that marvelous run of three Class AA titles in six years going as he assumes the Panthers' helm from Ken Hudson, who stepped down after last season?

Those questions, and many more, will be answered as the Pacific high school boys and girls basketball seasons get going in earnest. A handful of games have been played already; the Hong Kong tournament is this weekend, kicking off the bulk of games to be played now through February 21.