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13. North Central (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Head coach: Doug Mitchell
2009-2010 record: 24-3, Indiana Class 4A state champions
Key returnees: Dedric Griffin (6-5, 175, Sr., G/F), Patrick Ingram (6-2, 180, Jr., G), Ronnie Johnson (5-9, 150, Jr., G), Darius Latham (6-4, 260, So., F), D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (6-3, 215, Jr., G, Xavier)
Scouting report: Bloomington South illustrated just how tough it is to repeat as state champion in Indiana last year, so North Central's 95-74 win over Warsaw in the 4A title game shouldn't be viewed as a sign that the Panthers will waltz to another crown.
Smith-Rivera exploded for 16 first-half points in the title tilt and highlights the list of returnees, but Purdue freshman Terone Johnson will be missed. Younger brother Ronnie and Patrick Ingram will be asked to do much more this winter.
Due to restrictions on out-of-state play, North Central doesn't have a nationally-ranked opponent on the schedule, but the in-state slate is going to be challenging with Marquis Teague and Pike, Bowman Academy, Hamilton Southeastern, Lawrence North, Muncie Central and Bishop Luers.
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