
Silas Adheke, Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Photo by Gary Fain
2015-16 Tennessee Preseason Boys Basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
1. Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga)Head coach: Zach Ferrell
2014-15 record: 28-5
The Hawks have a chance to play their way into the national rankings this season. HHCA's roster is filled with players from all over the world, including
Abdulhakim Ado (6-9, Sr., F/C) and
Silas Adheke (6-8, Jr., F) of Nigeria and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (6-5, Jr., G) of Canada.
See last season's Tennessee boys basketball computer rankings2. Memphis EastHead coach: Robert Jackson
2014-15 record: 19-11
The youthful Mustangs were 11-9 at one point before going on a tear and reaching the AAA semifinals. We expect East to continue the momentum in 2015-16 behind super sophomore
Terrance Moss (6-5, G/F) and 10 other returnees.
See Tennessee boys basketball pro photo galleries3. Bolton (Arlington)Head coach: Harold Scott
2014-15 record: 19-8
Senior guard
Jaylen Fisher is a big-time baller. The 6-foot-1 point man is being recruited by the likes of Arkansas, Indiana, Memphis and UNLV after garnering all-state honors as a junior. Memphis East knocked Bolton out of the postseason a year ago.
See last season's Tennessee boys basketball playoff brackets4. Brentwood AcademyHead coach: Hubie Smith
2014-15 record: 28-2
Jeremiah Oatsvall (6-1, Jr., G) and
Darius Garland (5-11, So., G) led the Eagles to the Division II Class AA state title a year ago and both are back. Garland is considered one of the top 2018 point guards in America after averaging 13 points and 2.7 assists per game as a freshman.
See last season's Tennessee boys basketball stat leaders5. Lausanne Collegiate (Memphis)Head coach: Kenneth White
2014-15 record: 19-11
Playing mostly freshmen and sophomores, the Lynx went through some growing pains in 2014-15. But Lausanne Collegiate should be ready for prime time with a promising roster that includes
Isaiah Stokes (6-8, Jr., F/C),
Jesse Neloms (5-11, Jr., G),
Camren Taylor (6-3, Jr., G) and
Michael Manning (6-8, Sr., F/C).