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

By Staff Report Dec 4, 2015, 12:00am

Roselle Catholic, St. Anthony and The Patrick School are all national Top 25-caliber teams in addition to state championship contenders. Also watch for St. Joseph and Seton Hall Prep in the New Jersey #MaxPrepsFab5.

Roselle Catholic has visions of a national title.
Roselle Catholic has visions of a national title.
Photo by Richard Ta
2015-16 New Jersey Preseason Boys Basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard


1. Roselle Catholic
Head coach: Dave Boff
2014-15 record: 29-4

In under a decade, Boff has helped Roselle Catholic go from unknown to national powerhouse – and it doesn't look like the Lions are going away any time soon. Back from last season's Tournament of Champions title team are Matt Bullock (6-4, Sr., G/F), Peace Ilegomah (6-10, Sr., F/C) and Nazreon Reid (6-9, So., F/C). The program hit the transfer jackpot, adding Nate Pierre-Louis (6-3, Jr., G), Andre Rafus (6-7, Jr., F), Atiba Taylor (6-3, So., G) and Leondre Washington (6-0, Jr., G).

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2. St. Anthony (Jersey City)
Head coach: Bob Hurley
2014-15 record: 28-2

Roselle Catholic has been a big thorn in the side of the legendary Hurley, knocking his Friars out of the playoffs each of the last three seasons. These Friars have the look of a team that could end that streak, however. Georgetown commit Jagan Mosely (6-3, Sr., G) leads a talented cast that includes Kaleb Bishop (6-7, Sr., G/F), R.J. Cole (5-8, Jr., G), Asante Gist (5-11, Sr., G) and Daniel Mading (6-8, Jr., F).

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3. Patrick School (Elizabeth)
Head coach: Chris Chavannes
2014-15 record: 18-6

There was a lot to like about the Celtics a year ago but the season was marred by an ugly fighting incident at a December tournament. With that in the rear view, it's time for The Patrick School's talent to shine – and there is a lot of it. Bryce Aiken (6-0, Sr., G), Bul Ajang (6-10, Jr., F/C), Jamir Harris (6-2, Jr., G), Buay Koka (7-0, Sr., C), Cyril Langevine (6-7, Sr., F) and Nick Richards (6-11, Jr., C) are all future Division I players.

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4. St. Joseph (Metuchen)
Head coach: Dave Turco
2014-15 record: 21-5

Two years after winning it all with Karl-Anthony Towns, St. Joe's looks ready to make another run. That's because they are welcoming in Syracuse commit Tyus Battle (6-5, Sr., G) and younger brother Khalif (6-2, Fr., G). They will team with holdover Breein Tyree (6-2, Sr., G) – a recent Mississippi pledge – to give the Falcons one of the state's best backcourts.

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5. Seton Hall Prep (West Orange)
Head coach: Kevin Williams
2014-15 record: 25-2

The Pirates return three of their top four scorers from 2014-15, including State Player of the Year candidate T J Gibbs (6-3, Sr., G). The Notre Dame commit averaged 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game as a junior.