Sophomore Gervasio Nzombo goes through dribbling drills Monday on the first day of boys' basketball practice at Biddeford High School.

Coach Justin Tardif directs players to stations on the first day of practice.

Senior Sam Harriman goes up for a layup. Harriman, a 6-foot-2 senior, was a varsity player a year ago who saw limited minutes.

Sam Harriman puts up a shot on the first day of practice.

Sophomore guard Landon Sirois goes through a drill on the first day of practice. Sirois played on the junior varsity and the freshman team a year ago.

Senior Julius Silva takes a shot in close. Biddeford senior Julius Silva takes a shot during the first day of boys’ basketball practice. Silva is a four-year starter and the lone returning starter on a team that finished 4-15 and won a playoff game last season.

Players go through dribbling drills on the first day of practice.

Coach Justin Tardif gathers players around during the first day of boys' basketball practice. “Our goal is really to just be the best version of ourselves,” said Tardif.