A year away or ready to dominate the Lone Star State? Outstanding group of juniors fueling high hopes for Chaparrals.
Video: Breaking down the High School Top 25Westlake expects to improve on last year's 30-win total.25. Westlake (Austin, Texas)Head coach: Robert Lucero (75-25 career record)
2015-16 record: 30-4
PLAYERS TO WATCHWill Baker (6-9, So., F/C) … Transfer from nearby Bowie
Brock Cunningham (6-7, Jr., F) … Offered by multiple high major programs
Keonte Kennedy (6-3, Jr., G) … Sharpshooter has a handful of Division I offers
Matthew Mayer (6-8, Jr., F) … Top 100 prospect in the Class of 2018
Alex Neahusan (6-5, Sr., G/F) … Team captain, efficient scorer and big time rebounder
Luke Pluymen (6-0, Jr., G) … District 14-6A MVP in 2015-16
Luke Pluymen was one of three sophomore starters for Westlake during the 2015-16 season.
Photo by Sean Roach
* The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches pegged Westlake No. 1 in its preseason 6A Top 25. For the first time in years, there wasn't a Lone Star State team that jumped off the page as a preseason national Top 25 candidate. When in doubt, defer to the TABC.
* Mayer blew up over the summer with Houston Hoops on the EYBL circuit, garnering offers from Baylor, Tennessee, Texas, and Texas A&M among others. Westlake replaced all five starters from 2014-15 a year ago and Mayer was one of three sophomore starters that led the Chaparrals to a 30-win season.
KEY DATESNov. 25 – vs.
Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) @ Thanksgiving Hoopfest
Nov. 26 – vs.
Cedar Hill (Texas) @ Thanksgiving Hoopfest
Dec. 28-30 – Whataburger Tournament
