Orange County's incredible stockpile of girls basketball talent was tremendous for the teams and, of course, for fans.

The only drawback to having all that talent in one year was trying to pick the best players for the 2008-09 All-County team. There were so many players worthy of All-County consideration that inevitably some would be left off the final lists.

And picking the O.C. player of the year? Another brutally tough task.

If any fan has doubts about the level of talent, one look through the slide show to the right should serve as a reminder of just how impressive a year it was for Orange County girls basketball.

And after checking out the slide show, be sure to click on the following links to find all the details on this season's All-County girls basketball team:

Orange County player of the year Christina Marinacci of Foothill.

Orange County coach of the year Tony Matson of Orange Lutheran.

All-County first-team capsules.

All-County second team.

All-County third team.

All-County fourth team.

All-County fifth team.

Top Orange County seniors.

Top Orange County juniors.

Top Orange County sophomores.

Top Orange County freshmen.

Top Orange County small schools players.

Contact the writer: carias@ocregister.com