2015-16 Alabama Preseason Girls Basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
1. Jefferson Davis (Montgomery)Head coach: Lakenya Knight
2014-15 record: 26-3
Class 7A first team all-state selections
Ahyiona Vason (5-5, Sr., G) and
Jasmine Walker (6-3, Sr., F/C) return for the defending champions. Walker is regarded as a Top 25 prospect in the 2016 class and is being pursued by the likes of Louisville and South Carolina.
See last season's Alabama girls basketball computer rankings2. HomewoodHead coach: JoVanka Ward
2014-15 record: 31-4
Watch out for the Patriots. Nine freshmen saw action a year ago and yet Homewood won 31 games and the Class 6A title.
Hannah Barber (5-6, So., G),
Ajah Wayne (5-10, So., G/F) and
Tori Webb (6-0, So., F) will lead the way.
See MaxPreps Alabama girls basketball pro photos3. Wenonah (Birmingham)Head coach: Emanuel Bell
2014-15 record: 32-3
The two-time defending 5A state champs bring back a wealth of young talent.
Alexus Dye (6-1, Jr., F),
Jayla Morrow (5-6, Jr., G) and
Faith Reynolds (5-8, So., G) all averaged between 14 and 10 points per game a year ago. Throw in Class 5A first team all-state pick
Kaitlyn Rodgers (6-2, Sr., F/C) – Wenonah's fourth-leading scorer in 2014-15 – and the Dragons have the look of a champion.
See last season's Alabama girls basketball playoff brackets4. Lauderdale County (Rogersville)Head coach: Brant Llewellyn
2014-15 record: 39-0
Though Lauderdale County is a 3A school, it has a big-time track record of girls basketball success. The Tigers have won 12 state titles – including four in a row and seven under direction of Llewellyn since 2002. This squad will enter the season riding an 84-game win streak and looks primed to keep it rolling with all-staters
Emma Wallen (5-7, Sr., G),
Ivy Wallen (5-7, Sr., G) and
Allie Craig Cruce (5-11, So., F) back in the lineup.
See last season's Alabama girls basketball stat leaders5. HooverHead coach: Tiffany Frederick
2014-15 record: 22-9
The Buccaneers won three state titles from 2010-13 and would love to get back to the top of the mountain this season. Seniors
Kendra Langham (5-10, F) and
Jailyn Maddox (5-10, G) have the talent to make that dream a reality.