First team 2017-18 Junior MaxPreps All American Trendon Watford looks to guide Spartans to third consecutive state crown.
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Head Coach: Bucky McMillan
Last Season: 32-4 (AHSAA Class 7A state champions)
Head coach Bucky McMillan
File photo by Jim Redman
(6-5, Jr., G)
Paulie Stramaglia (6-1, Jr., G)
Key Games/Events:Nov. 23 - vs.
Bearden (Knoxville, Tenn.) — Lighthouse Classic (Corinth, Miss.)
Nov. 24 - vs.
Olive Branch (Miss.) — Lighthouse Classic
Dec. 8 - vs.
Meadowcreek (Norcross, Ga.) — Braggin' Rights Georgia vs Alabama (Huntsville, Ala.)
Dec. 17-22 - City of Palms Classic (Fort Myers, Fla.)
Dec. 28 - vs.
DeLaSalle (Minneapolis) — Hoop City Classic (Mitchell, S.D.)
Mountain Brook will be heavy favorites to capture its third consecutive AHSAA Class 7A state championship, returning four starters and landing an impact transfer.
Watford, the Spartans top returner and first team
Junior MaxPreps All-American, headlines a strong returning core that includes Berman, Washington and Stramaglia.
The Spartans face a demanding schedule from the onset, taking on Bearden, Olive Branch and Meadowcreek, all before traveling to the City of Palms Classic prior to Christmas.
Mountain Brook is a team with a lot of potential to rise in the rankings with a good start to the season and a strong showing in the City of Palms Classic.
