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Lincoln finished the 2009-10 season on a 24-game winning streak, including a 15-point win over Mountain View St. Francis in the Division II state championship game.
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Head coach: Jason Bryant
2009-2010 record: 29-2, California Division II state champions
Key returnees: Javonte Byrd (6-3, 175, Sr., G),
Kendal Kirkland (6-4, 210, Sr., F),
Norman Powell (6-3, 200, Sr., G, UCLA),
Tyree Robinson (6-3, 200, So., G),
Tyrell Robinson (6-4, 205, So., G/F),
Rasean Simpson (6-6, 180, Sr., F),
Josh Smith (6-4, 180, Sr., F),
Kevin Smith (6-1, 170, Sr., G)
Keep an eye on: Jerry Cobb (6-3, 200, Jr., G)
Scouting report: The Hornets return eight of their top 10 scorers from last season's state championship team, including UCLA commitment Powell (19.7 points per game) and promising sophomore twins Tyree and Tyrell Robinson.
Simpson, Byrd, Josh Smith, Kevin Smith and Kirkland all served as valuable role players for a team that won 24 games in a row to close out 2009-10, including a 15-point win over St. Francis (Mountain View, Calif.) in the title game.
Powell is ranked No. 48 overall in the 2011 class by MaxPreps, while the Robinson twins – also promising football prospects – are already attracting major-conference college attention. Tyree played the more significant role as a freshman, averaging 9.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.
The Hornets will be tournament tested in December. Lincoln hosts the Hosea Hall Christmas Invitational and also heads to events in Santa Monica and Torrey Pines. Showdowns with Gardena Serra and Sacramento come in January.
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