MaxPreps 2016-17 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section preseason high school boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

Video: Folsom vs. Woodcreek - 2/11/15
See the action from last season with two of the top teams in the area.


1. Capital Christian (Sacramento)
Head coach: Devon Jones
2015-16 record: 19-10

The Cougars are the team to beat in 2016-17. According to West Coast scouting expert Gerry Freitas, the Cougars have 10 college prospects on their squad, including 6-foot-8 freshman Kendall Munson, a high Division I prospect. Other top players including 6-1 freshman Fred Burton, 6-4 junior Zachary Chappell and 6-11 junior Tolu Jacobs.

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2. Woodcreek (Roseville)
Head coach: Paul Hayes
2015-16 record: 20-9 After losing in the NorCal Division I finals in 2014-15, the Timberwolves struggled somewhat last season but appear destined for a deep playoff run. Led by one of the top junior posts in the country, 6-10 Jordan Brown (26.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, 2.8 blocks per game), Woodcreek lost seven seniors off a 14-man roster from last season. Another key returner is Tyrell Roberts, a 5-11 guard who was the second-leading scorer from last season (9.4 ppg).

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3. Sheldon (Sacramento)
Head coach: Joey Rollings
2015-16 record: 23-6

The Huskies finished No. 100 in the country last season, according to the MaxPreps Computer Rankings presented by the Army National Guard. Rollings' teams constantly reload and this season should be no different, though they return one of the section's best in 5-10 senior guard Elishja Duplechan (14.9 points, 4.5 rebounds per game). Sheldon returns eight players from last year's 22-man roster. Since 2009-10, the Huskies have won at least 21 games six of seven years, including a 29-6 campaign in 2011-12.

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4. Folsom
Head coach: Mike Wall
2015-16 record: 27-5

The Bulldogs lost most of their top players from last season, including high-scoring guard Jordan Ford. But Folsom has won 87 games over the last three seasons. Look for the Bulldogs to build around juniors Mason Forbes and Martis Johnson.

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5. Modesto Christian (Modesto)
Head coach: Brice Fantazia
2015-16 record: 30-2

The Crusaders lost a ton from their banner 2015-16 team, including their top four scorers and head coach Richard Midgley. But under first-year head coach Fantazia, Modesto Christian should continue to thrive. The program has been one of the SJS's best for a couple of decades. Since 2004-05, the Crusaders have won at least 23 games every season, including 62 over the last two years. This year's team is led by 6-1 senior guard Darian Greys, who averaged 7.3 points per game and 6-3 junior guard Tyler Williams.