Folsom leads the way, but also watch out for Sacramento, Sheldon, Modesto Christian and Woodcreek in the Sac-Joaquin Section #MaxPrepsFab5.
Woodcreek then-freshman Jordan Brown (middle) battles a host of Sheldon players in a SJS playoff game last year, as he likely will again this season.
Photo by Gregg Samelson
1. FolsomHead coach: Mike Wall
2014-15 record: 28-5
With most of the pieces back from last year's squad, including one of the west coast's most dynamic guards in
Jordan Ford (20.7 points per game), the Bulldogs should contend for a Northern California title.
Jared Wall (11.0 ppg) and
Tre Finch (7.9) are other key returners.
See last season's Sac-Joaquin Section boys basketball computer rankings2. SacramentoHead coach: Derek Swafford
2014-15 record: 28-6
Like Folsom, the Dragons return all their key components, including their top three scorers from last year, including Iowa State commit
Solomon Young (15.8 ppg), a 6-foot-6 wing. Other top players are 6-4 shooting guard
Christian Terrell (13.7) and junior point guard
Sayvon Hines (11.5).
See Sac-Joaquin Section boys basketball pro photo galleries3. Sheldon (Sacramento)
Head coach: Joey Rollings
2014-15 record: 21-8
After a rough 2014-15, Sheldon should be right at the top of the SJS rankings with two of the area's top seniors in 6-6 forward
Mike Manning (14.6 ppg) and 6-foot guard
Isaiah Brooks (13.5). A pair of juniors, 5-9 point guard
Elishja Duplechan and 6-3 shooting guard
Drew Cobb, are also double-digit scoring threats.
See last season's California boys basketball playoff brackets
4. Modesto ChristianHead coach: Richard Midgley
2014-15 record: 30-4
With three of the top Northern California players from the Class of 2016, Midgley's bunch should once again contend for a NorCal Open Division title. They are led by 6-9 post
Robinson Idehen (14.0 ppg), 6-3 point guard
Christian Ellis (12.9), 6-2 senior guard
Jordan Hollins-Buckner and 6-4 small forward
Josthin Dawkins. With a much deeper bench, watch out for the Crusaders this season.
See last season's San Diego Section boys basketball stat leaders5. Woodcreek (Roseville)Head coach: Paul Hayes
2014-15 record: 27-6
The return of one of the top five sophomores in the country, 6-10 post
Jordan Brown (22.7 points, 10 rebounds per game), makes the Timberwolves an automatic contender. They reached the NorCal finals last year. No other underclassman averaged more than 2.1 points per game last year, so others will need to step up.
