Johnny Rice and North Little Rock hope to raise another banner this season in Arkansas.
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Johnny Rice (54-3 career record, third year as head coach at North Little Rock)
2013-14 record: 26-2, Class 7A state champions
KEY RETURNERSKeVaughn Allen (6-3, Sr., G) – Florida verbal commitment
Kambrion Dickerson (6-1, Sr., G)
Sam Dunkum (6-11, Sr., C)
K.J. Hill (6-0, Sr., G) – Arkansas football verbal commitment
Adrian Moore (6-4, Jr., G)
IMPACT NEWCOMERSDion Dobbins (6-5, So., G/F)
Jarvis Ricks (6-0, So., G)
Morris Talbert (6-4, Jr., G/F)
Gentrel Taylor (6-6, So., F/C)
CHARGING WILDCAT STORYLINES* Few members of Class of 2015 own a more impressive resume than Allen. He's already led NLR to a pair of state titles and earned MaxPreps Junior All-American honors a year ago after putting up 21.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
* If it weren't for Bentonville sensation Malik Monk, North Little Rock would also be home to the state's top junior guard in Moore. The 6-foot-4 junior has several high major offers and is one of three 7A all-state picks back for the Charging Wildcats.
* The third all-stater back for Rice is Hill, who is better known for his exploits on the football field. A four-star wide receiver, Hill committed to the in-state Razorbacks over offers from virtually every team in the SEC. "He's an elite athlete," Rice said. "To play football and basketball at the level he does, wow. He could play Division I basketball but if he were a basketball-only guy he could probably play wherever he wants."
KEY DATESNov. 28-30 – Rumble on the Ridge
Dec. 26-31 – Beach Ball Classic
