Can Cassius Winston carry University of Detroit Jesuit to Class A state title? Also watch out for Western International, Clarkston, Beecher and Dakota in the Michigan #MaxPrepsFab5.
2015-16 Michigan Preseason Boys Basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
1. University of Detroit JesuitHead coach: Pat Donnelly
2014-15 record: 22-4
After reaching the state semifinals last season, the Cubs are well-stocked inside and out for another run. Michigan State commit
Cassius Winston (6-0, Sr., G) will run things from the point guard position while twin towers
Eke Ikechukwu (6-9, Jr., F/C) and
Greg Eboigbodin (6-9, Jr., F/C) will make things difficult for opponents in the paint.
See last season's Michigan boys basketball computer rankings2. Western International (Detroit)Head coach: Derrick McDowell
2014-15 record: 26-0
The Cowboys came out of nowhere last season to not only go 26-0 and capture Michigan's Class A state title, but finish ranked in the Top 25 nationally. All-stater
Brailen Neely (5-8, Sr., G) is back after averaging a team-best 15.1 points per game as a junior and committed to Oakland last spring.
Karim Murray (6-2, Sr., G) will join Neely in the backcourt. Don't be surprised if a transfer or two bolsters the roster.
See Michigan boys basketball pro photo galleries3. ClarkstonHead coach: Dan Fife
2014-15 record: 24-1
The Wolves went unbeaten last season until falling to Winston and Detroit-Jesuit in the Class A state tournament. Fife, who has won over 600 games, may have his best player ever in
Foster Loyer (6-0, So., G). Loyer was one of the most productive and successful freshmen in the country last year, averaging 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
See last season's Michigan boys basketball playoff brackets4. Beecher (Flint)Head coach: Mike Williams
2014-15 record: 26-1
En route to the Class C state title a year ago, Beecher blasted every tournament opponent by 18 points or more. Several major contributors are back, including
Levane Blake (6-7, Jr., F),
Aquavius Burks (6-4, Sr., F),
Malik Ellison (5-9, Jr., G) and
Jordan Roland (5-9, Jr., G).
See last season's Michigan boys basketball stat leaders5. Dakota (Macomb)Head coach: Paul Tocco
2014-15 record: 21-3
The Cougars took Clarkston to the wire in last year's Class A state tournament.
Jermaine Jackson (5-9, Jr., G) – son of a former NBA player – was one of the catalysts for that team and should be one of the better guards in Michigan this season.
Thomas Kithier (6-8, So., F/C), who is receiving some early attention from MAC schools, is another name to remember.
