MaxPreps 2014-15 Tennessee preseason boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Hamilton (Memphis)
2013-14 finish: 19-6
Head coach: Todd Day

Former coach Keelon Lawson departed for an assistant position at the University of Memphis. Thankfully for Hamilton, his sons remain. Seniors Dedric Lawson (6-8, G/F) and Keelon Lawson (6-7, G/F) are more than capable of carrying the Wildcats to a state title and perhaps into the national rankings.

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2. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville)
2013-14 finish: 34-3, Division I-AA state semifinalist
Head coach: Drew Maddux

Class AA Mr. Basketball Braxton Blackwell (6-7, Jr., F) is back to lead the Lions after coming up just short of a state championship game appearance in 2013-14. Blackwell averaged 19.4 points and 12.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore.

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3. Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga)
2013-14 finish: 31-8
Head coach: Zach Ferrell

The Hawks are an independent program and don't compete for a state title in Tennessee. Juniors Ezekiel Balogun (6-6, G/F) and Abdulhakim Ado (6-10, C) were both key cogs for last year's 31-win campaign and should make HHCA tough to beat this winter.

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4. Jackson South Side
2013-14 finish: 20-2
Head coach: Coach Fuller

The Hawks won it all in Class AA, taking the title with a 91-83 victory over East Nashville Magnet. The team brings back guard Chris McNeal for his senior season, small forward Terrandus Smith (senior) and youngster Geordan Reed will be a sophomore down low.

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5. Bolton (Arlington)
2013-14 finish: 24-5
Head coach: D.J. Simpson

Junior point guard Jaylen Fisher (6-1) is a Top 50 2016 prospect according to 247Sports. Defending national champs Connecticut along with Baylor, Florida and Memphis have all made offers to the floor general.