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

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1. Punahou (Honolulu)
Head coach: Darren Matsuda
2015-16 record: 27-9

The Buff n Blue finished as the runners-up in the Division 1 playoffs last year, but Scoring Live picked Darren Matsuda as the Coach of the Year after guiding a team that consisted of five freshmen, four sophomores and three seniors to 27 wins. Many of those players return, including honorable mention All-State picks Cole Arceneaux (Jr., G), Zayne Chong (Jr., G), and Chris Kobayashi (Sr., G).

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2. 'Iolani (Honolulu)
Head coach: Dean Shimamoto
2015-16 record: 23-13

After finishing second in the Interscholastic League, 'Iolani caught fire in the postseason and captured the Division 1 championship over Punahou. Scoring Live credited the offensive development of 6-foot-9 center Hugh Hogland with 'Iolani's success and named him as the state's Player of the Year. Although he averaged just 12.9 points per game, Hogland was a threat on the defensive end and was also a skilled passer. 'Iolani will have to replace guard Robby Mann, who graduated after earning first team All-State honors.

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3. St. Louis (Honolulu)
Head coach: Keith Spencer
2015-16 record: 25-13 Although the Crusaders did not advance to the Division 1 state playoffs, they will have plenty of talent returning to make a run in 2016-17. While 6-6 All-State center Tristan Nichols has graduated, St. Louis returns All-State honorable mention picks Jaymason Nunuha at guard and Isaac Slade-Matautia at forward. Nunuha averaged 14.4 points per game while Slade-Matautia averaged 8.5.

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4. Kailua
Head coach: Wally Marciel
2015-16 record: 14-16

Kaiula lost in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs to Kaiser last year, but the Surfriders appear ready to go deeper in the playoffs this year. Zachary Marrotte returns for his senior year at guard after earning honorable mention All-State honors last year. He's joined by fellow senior Christian Mejia, another honorable mention selection, at forward. Mejia was the leading scorer for Kailua at 12 points per game.

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5. Kalaheo (Kailua)
Head coach: Rob Pardini
2015-16 record: 20-7

Kalaheo reached the second round of the Division 1 playoffs last year, falling to Kahuku. Three players earned All-State honors, including returning senior Captain Whitlock, a 6-1 guard. Kalaheo will have to replace All-State guard Kekai Smith and forward Alex Layi. Whitlock was the fourth-leading scorer in Division 1 last year, averaging 16.5 points per game.