MaxPreps 2016-17 Nevada preseason high school girls basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Centennial (Las Vegas)
Head coach: Karen Weitz
2015-16 record: 31-1 The Bulldogs dusted the competition last year and finished as the No. 7 squad in the Xcellent 25 rankings. Arizona commit Samantha Thomas will lead the attack after posting 15 points and eight rebounds per game last year.

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2. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Head coach: Sheryl Krmpotich
2015-16 record: 29-2

The Gaels reached the D-I state quarterfinals last season and were the No. 2 team in the state. This group graduated a host of seniors, but the veteran program shouldn't be doubted.



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3. Liberty (Henderson)
Head coach: Chad Kapanui
2015-16 record: 26-4

The Patriots made it all the way to the Divison I state championship last year. Senior Kaily Kaimikaua should be poised for a huge season after recording 8.4 points and 3.1 rebounds.

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4. Spring Valley (Las Vegas)
Head coach: Billy Hemberger
2015-16 record: 29-4

The Grizzlies fell to Faith Christian in the Division I-A state final last season. But Spring Valley brings back a deadly duo in Essence Booker and Kayla Harris. The dynamite backcourt members each averaged over 15 points per game last season.



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5. Desert Oasis (Las Vegas)
Head coach: Laurie Evans
2015-16 record: 16-8

The Diamondbacks reached the D-I region semifinals last season. Expect Mikala Kirby to be tough to contain after depositing 11.2 points and 3.1 rebounds.