MaxPreps 2015-16 Texas preseason high school boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Atascocita (Humble)
Head coach: David Martinez
2014-15 record: 35-2

Undersized but full of hustle, the Eagles are led by prolific Carsen Edwards (5-11, Sr., G), a Purdue pledge who averaged 24.3 points per game as a junior. Three other starters return for the pressing, fast-tempo club that made it to the Class 6A Region II title game, including Matt Willrodt (6-4, Sr., F).

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2. DeSoto
Head coach: Chris Dyer
2014-15 record: 29-5



With 6-11 center Marques Bolden patrolling the paint, the Eagles will have a dominating presence inside. The undeclared senior averaged 11.4 points and 8.4 rebounds last year. Ball-handling duties fall on three-year starter Julian Miranda (5-9, Sr., PG) and Leon Sneed (6-0, Sr., G).

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3. Lancaster
Head coach: Ferrin Douglas
2014-15 record: 34-4

The defending Class 5A state champions' three returning starters will try to offset the graduation of 6-9 Elijah Thomas (Texas A&M). There is a good mix of talent returning in Jakolby Pemberton (6-5, Sr., G/F), Nate Morris (6-9, Sr., F/C) and Deon Barrett (5-10, Sr., G).

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4. Beaumont Central
Head coach: Franklin Paul
2014-15 record: 31-4



The Jaguars battled to the wire with Class 5A state runner-up Ozen (Beaumont) a year ago, losing out to their rival by six points in a regional final. Heading the returnee list is Texas State commit Nijal Pearson (6-5, Sr., SG/SF). Lamar pledge Tyrin Atwood (6-4, Sr., W/SF) gives the Jags balance in the frontcourt.

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5. Allen
Head coach: Jeff McCullough
2014-15 record: 28-10

Three of the Eagles' losses a year ago were to eventual Class 6A state champion Plano West. A solid corps of returnees from a regional finalist club includes Ben Dixon III (6-3, Sr., G), Hans Burwitz (6-6, Sr., C) and Myles Nesbitt (6-6, Sr., SF/PF).