
PJ Washington, Findlay Prep
Photo by Jann Hendry
2015-16 Nevada Preseason Boys Basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
1. Findlay Prep (Henderson)Head coach: Andy Johnson
2014-15 record: 29-3
Findlay Prep is 266-26 (.910 winning percentage) since the program came into existence in 2006. The Pilots have more than enough talent to keep their winning tradition alive in 2015-16.
Markus Howard (5-11, Jr., G) was the most high-profile offseason addition after pouring in over 30 points per game as a sophomore in Arizona. UNLV commit
Carlos Johnson (6-4, Sr., G), LSU commit
Skylar Mays (6-3, Sr., G) and
PJ Washington (6-8, Jr., F) are among the team's other future Division I standouts.
See last season's Nevada boys basketball computer rankings2. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)Head coach: Grant Rice
2014-15 record: 27-6
With no Shabazz Muhammad, Stephen Zimmerman or Chase Jeter on the roster, this Bishop Gorman team comes into the season with less fanfare than any at the school in almost a decade. But that's not to stay that there still isn't plenty of talent in the gym on Hualapai Avenue. Senior big man
Zach Collins (6-10, F/C) is a Top 100 prospect committed to Gonzaga and
Chuck O'Bannon Jr (6-5, Jr., G) is a name on the rise in the backcourt.
See MaxPreps Nevada boys basketball photos3. Centennial (Las Vegas)Head coach: Todd Allen
2014-15 record: 21-6
It may take a special performance from a special player to unseat Gorman as state champ – and Centennial may just have that player.
Troy Brown (6-5, Jr., G) earned MaxPreps Sophomore All-American honors last season after averaging 16.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. Arizona, Duke, Kansas and UCLA are among Brown's suitors.
See last season's Nevada boys basketball playoff brackets4. Desert Pines (Las Vegas)Head coach: Mike Uzan
2014-15 record: 21-10
The Jaguars have a couple of promising youngsters that should help them make some noise this winter. The University of Nevada has already extended offers to both
Trevon Abdullah-Booker (6-5, Jr., G/F) and
Bryan Penn-Johnson (6-9, So., F/C).
See last season's Nevada boys basketball stat leaders5. Las VegasHead coach: Jason Wilson
2014-15 record: 21-8
All-state candidate
Tyler Bey (6-7, Sr., F) returns after putting up 16.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots per game last season. Las Vegas is one of the state's winningest programs with 12 state titles, but the last came in 1976.