Northside Christian is our pick as the top boys basketball team in North Carolina. Also watch out for Wesleyan Christian, Winston-Salem Prep, Olympic and Trinity Christian.
Harry Giles and Wesleyan Christian Academy are our pick as the No. 2 team in North Carolina. Giles will have to watch from the bench this season, though.
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MaxPreps 2013-14 North Carolina Boys Basketball Preseason Fab 5 presented by the Army National Guard
Click here to see the boys basketball preseason Fab 5 from every state1. Northside Christian Academy (Charlotte)2012-13 record: 32-2, NCISAA Class 2A state champions
Head coach: Byron Dinkins
Standout senior guards
James Demery and
Keyshawn Woods return from a team that quietly went 32-2 and won its second NCISAA state title in a row.
2. Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point)2012-13 record: 23-5, NCISAA Class 3A state champions
Head coach: Keith Gatlin
The defending NCISAA 3A champs would be a national Top 10 contender with super sophomore
Harry Giles, but he will miss the season with injury. Don't shed too many tears for the Trojans, however, as they will be led by North Carolina-bound guard
Theo Pinson.
3. Winston-Salem Prep (Winston-Salem)2012-13 record: 32-1, Class 1A state champions
Head coach: Andre Gould
The small school superpower returns five of its top six scorers from a year ago, including seniors
Aaron Lipscomb (6-0, G),
Mike Hughes (6-4, G/F) and
Coye Simmons (6-8, F).
4. Olympic (Charlotte)2012-13 record: 30-0, Class 4A state champions
Head coach: Ty Baumgardner
The defending 4A state champs enter the season riding a 30-game win streak and feature a talented senior guard in
C.J. Jackson.
5. Trinity Christian (Fayetteville)2012-13 record: 22-8
Head coach: Heath Vandevender
Sophomores
Kwe'Shaun Parker and
Dennis Smith Jr. comprise one of the most promising – and exciting – backcourts in the country.
