MaxPreps 2013-14 Tennessee preseason boys basketball Fab 5

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1. White Station (Memphis)
2012-13 record: 22-6
Head coach: Jesus Patino

The Spartans have won five state titles in nine finals appearances since the 1999-2000 season. White Station will be a heavy favorite to make it six this season with a star-studded cast that includes LeRon Black (6-8, Sr., F, Illinois verbal commitment), Chris Chiozza (6-0, Sr., G, Florida), Davell Roby (6-5, Sr., G/F, Saint Louis) and Nych Smith (5-11, Jr., G).

2. Hamilton (Memphis)
2012-13 record: 14-10
Head coach: Keelon Lawson



The Wildcats didn't have a single senior on the roster a year ago and return two of the most promising young prospects in America. Coach's kids K.J. (6-6, Jr., G/F, Memphis verbal commitment) and Dedric Lawson (6-7, So., G/F) should help Hamilton challenge for city supremacy.

3. Melrose (Memphis)
2012-13 record: 19-11
Head coach: Jermaine Johnson

The Golden Wildcats could be inching toward getting back to the Adonis Thomas-Chris Jones glory days of a few years back. Marlon Hunter (6-3, Jr., G), Jemerrio Jones (6-6, Sr., G/F) and Donte Fitzpatrick (6-5, Jr., G/F) were all double-figure scorers in 2012-13.

4. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville)
2012-13 record: 37-2, Class AA state champions
Head coach: Drew Maddux

A budding powerhouse under Maddux, the Lions aren't going away despite being dealt a tough blow with departure of Jalen Lindsey to Huntington Prep in West Virginia.

5. Ensworth (Nashville)
2012-13 record: 23-8, Division II-AA state champions
Head coach: Ricky Bowers



Corn Elder (now playing football at Miami) was special for the Tigers, but junior guard Andrew Fleming will be too. Fleming, a 6-4 guard, already has offers from Florida, Memphis and Vanderbilt.