Can the Lawson brothers lead Hamilton to a state title? Also watch out for Christ Presbyterian Academy, Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, White Station and Bolton.
Dedric Lawson, Hamilton
Photo by Jim Redman
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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
K.J. Lawson (6-7, G/F) are more than capable of carrying the Wildcats to a state title and perhaps into the national rankings.
View last season's Tennessee boys basketball rankings, presented by the Army National Guard2. 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.
View last season's Tennessee boys basketball stat leaders4. White Station (Memphis)2013-14 record: 30-3
Head coach: Jesus Patino
The Spartans were ranked in the Top 10 nationally for much of the 2013-14 season before stumbling down the stretch and coming up short of winning a state title. Guards
Nych Smith (5-10, Sr.) and
Dillon Mitchell (6-1, Jr.) hope to help White Station fans erase that bitter memory.
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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.
