Preseason Top 25 High School Basketball Rankings: No. 12 Guyer

By Jordan Divens Oct 17, 2018, 12:00am

Wildcats begin as favorites to capture first state title behind Oklahoma pledge De'Vion Harmon, Michigan-bound Jalen Wilson.

Video: Preseason Top 25 Basketball Rankings
Breaking down the national contenders heading into the 2018-19 season.


Head Coach: Grant Long
Last Season: 38-2
Head coach Grant Long
Head coach Grant Long
File photo by Dan Wozinak
Players to Watch:
JaKobe Coles (6-foot-7, Jr., F)
De'Vion Harmon (6-2, Sr., G) — Committed to Oklahoma
Cadon Hill (6-2, Sr., G)
CJ Luster (6-1, So. G)
Tyler McGhie (6-4, Jr., G)
Gregg Willis (6-2, Sr., G)
Jalen Wilson (6-8, Sr., F) — Committed to Michigan

Key Games/Events:
Nov. 10 - vs. Lancaster (Texas) — Cowtown Tipoff (Fort Worth, Texas)
Nov. 24 - vs. Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.) — Thanksgiving Hoopfest (Duncaville, Texas)
Nov. 27 - vs. Allen (Texas)
Dec. 7 - vs. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) — Hoophall West (Phoenix)
Dec. 8 - vs. Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix) — Hoophall West
Dec. 15 - vs. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) — ARS National Hoopfest (Dallas)
Dec. 28-30 - Whataburger Tournament
Guard De'Vion Harmon
Guard De'Vion Harmon
File photo by Michael Horbovetz
Season Preview:
Guyer fell just short of the UIL 6A Texas state title last season, losing to eventual state champion Allen in the quarterfinals.

Wilson and Harmon, co-MPVs of District 6-6A, return to navigate the Wildcats through their most difficult schedule in school history with one major goal — capturing the Texas class 6A state crown.



A strong supporting cast will be pivotal in that quest with Coles, McGhie, Luster, Hill and Willis all expected to play key roles in the rotation.

The Wildcats have the opportunity to avenge their quarterfinal loss early in the season, with a November showdowns with Lancaster, Sunrise Christian Academy and Allen, before taking on nationally ranked Bishop Gorman and DeMatha.

Guyer begins the season with its highest expectations in program history and are set as favorites to capture the school's first ever Texas state championship, led by their elite high-major duo.