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See the Ursuline Academy alum and WNBA star in action as a prep.2016-17 Delaware preseason high school girls basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
1. Ursuline Academy (Wilmington)Head coach: John Noonan
2015-16 record: 19-5, state champion
Most every class is represented in the Raiders' probable starting lineup as they aim to three-peat as state champions. Senior
Kryshell Gorder, junior
Maggie Connolly and sophomore
Alisha Lewis are the returning starters and most likely will be joined by sophomore
Yanni Hendley-mccalla and junior
Olivia Mason. Senior
Lindsay Brown, junior
Allison Olmstead and sophomore
Kay Wulah are expected to play significant minutes.
See the MaxPreps Delaware girls basketball computer rankings presented by the Army National Guard2. Sanford (Hockessin)Head coach: Marcus Thompson
2015-16 record: 17-5
Sanford's returning starters from last year's team that reached the state title game are all sophomores.
Lauren Park-Lane,
Olivia Tucker and
Samantha Pollich will be joined by first-time regular starters junior
Lexi Fotakos and sophomore
Kendra Warren as the Warriors shoot for a return trip to the finals.
See the MaxPreps Delaware girls basketball stat leaders3. Caravel (Bear)Head coach: Kristen Caldwell
2015-16 record: 15-7
Caravel returns all five starters and a top newcomer that give the Bucs the potential to be a state title contender. Seniors
Grace Lange, juniors
Maia Bryson and
Kaylee Otlowski, and sophomores
Karli Cauley and
Ondia Brown all return and welcome sophomore
Sasha Marvel, who is expected to play major minutes.
See the MaxPreps Delaware girls basketball photos4. Concord (Wilmington)Head coach: John Armstrong
2015-16 record: 21-2
Concord was undefeated before losing its final regular season game and then the state tournament semifinal game to eventual state champion Ursuline Academy. Junior guard
Aahliyah Selby, a first-team All-State selection, leads an experienced lineup that includes returning senior starters
Jamiyah Dennis and
Caroline Procak, and junior
Zhan'e Snow.
See the MaxPreps Delaware girls basketball playoff brackets5. St. Elizabeth (Wilmington)Head coach: Dan Cooney
2015-16 record: 17-4
Senior forward
Alanna Speaks, senior point guard
Alexis Bromwell and junior center
Alexis Lee return as starters to give the Vikings a talented veteran lineup that will be even stronger with the addition of freshman guard
Sha'nia Davis.
Jon Buzby is the play-by-play announcer for high school basketball on Fox Sports 1290AM Wilmington