
Payton Pritchard, West Linn
Photo by Brian Murphy
2015-16 Oregon Preseason Boys Basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
1. West LinnHead coach: Eric Viuhkola
2014-15 record: 24-5
Payton Pritchard (6-1, Sr., G) is one of the most decorated 2016 point guards in America. The future Oregon Duck has helped West Linn win three state titles and has twice been named Class 6A Player of the Year. The Lions have won 49 of their last 51 contests against in-state opponents.
See last season's Oregon boys basketball computer rankings2. Jesuit (Portland)Head coach: Gene Potter
2014-15 record: 24-5
The Crusaders started 4-4 last season before winning 20 in a row en route to the 6A state championship game. Eight players return, including standout guards
Malcolm Porter (6-2, Sr., G) and
Cameron Parker (6-1, Jr., G).
See Oregon boys basketball pro photo galleries3. Central Catholic (Portland)Head coach: David Blue
2014-15 record: 23-6
One of the state's more consistent winners in recent years is under new management as Blue comes over from rival Jesuit. Expectations will remain high as the Rams return a pair of all-league players in University of Oregon football recruit
La'Mar Winston (6-3, Sr., G/F) and
Ben College (6-2, Sr., G).
See last season's Oregon boys basketball playoff brackets4. SilvertonHead coach: Steve Roth
2014-15 record: 22-4
It's a special time at Silverton. Coach and father Steve Roth and player and son
Samuel Roth (6-2, Sr., G) swept 5A coach and player of the year awards last season, respectively. The Foxes also won the state title and will be a favorite to do so once again in 2015-16.
See last season's Oregon boys basketball stat leaders5. Douglas (Portland)Head coach: Chad Reeves
2014-15 record: 21-5
Taking a flier on the Scots. Douglas lost a ton from last year but does return reigning Mt. Hood League POY
Charles Jones (6-1, Sr., G), who averaged over 20 points per game as a junior.