There's no Andrew Wiggins or Miles Bridges on the roster this year but it's tough to envision back-to-back down years for the Fighting Irish.
Video: Breaking down the Independent Top 10Huntington St. Joseph Prep coach Arkell Bruce banking on strong 2018 class.6. Huntington St. Joseph Prep (Huntington, W.Va.)Head coach: Arkell Bruce (58-12 career record, third year)
2015-16 record: 27-9
PLAYERS TO WATCHKeyshawn Bryant (6-6, Jr., G) … Top 200 prospect in the Class of 2018
Maurice Calloo (6-9, Jr., F) … Native of Canada played in Ohio last season
Chase Johnson (6-8, Sr., F) … Committed to Florida
Keldon Johnson (6-6, Jr., G) … Top 25 prospect in the Class of 2018
Jon Kabongo (6-4, Jr., G) … Younger brother of former Texas PG Myck Kabongo
Chris Smith (6-8, Jr., F) … Top 100 prospect in the Class of 2018
STORYLINES* In less than a decade, Huntington St. Joseph Prep has produced four players who have had stints in the NBA – including Andrew Wiggins and Gorgui Dieng – and nearly 30 college signees. Last year was a bit of a disappointment for the program but don't expect the Fighting Irish to be down for long.
* Despite the program's youth, the Huntington St. Joseph Prep coaching tree is growing. Former head coach Rob Fulford in in his third year as an assistant at the University of Missouri. Former Fighting Irish assistant Dave Meddings took the head coaching gig and upstart
Wesley Christian (Allen, Ky.) over the offseason.
KEY DATESDec. 13 – vs.
Mountain Mission (Grundy, Va.)
Jan. 7 – vs.
Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) @ Chance Harman Classic
Jan. 14 – vs.
Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio) @ Flyin' to the Hoop
Jan. 15 – vs.
Prolific Prep Academy (Napa, Calif.) @ Flyin' to the Hoop
