MaxPreps 2015-16 Sac-Joaquin boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Folsom
Head coach: Mike Wall
2014-15 record: 28-5

With most of the pieces back from last year's squad, including one of the west coast's most dynamic guards in Jordan Ford (20.7 points per game), the Bulldogs should contend for a Northern California title. Jared Wall (11.0 ppg) and Tre Finch (7.9) are other key returners.

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2. Sacramento
Head coach: Derek Swafford
2014-15 record: 28-6

Like Folsom, the Dragons return all their key components, including their top three scorers from last year, including Iowa State commit Solomon Young (15.8 ppg), a 6-foot-6 wing. Other top players are 6-4 shooting guard Christian Terrell (13.7) and junior point guard Sayvon Hines (11.5).

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3. Sheldon (Sacramento)
Head coach: Joey Rollings
2014-15 record: 21-8

After a rough 2014-15, Sheldon should be right at the top of the SJS rankings with two of the area's top seniors in 6-6 forward Mike Manning (14.6 ppg) and 6-foot guard Isaiah Brooks (13.5). A pair of juniors, 5-9 point guard Elishja Duplechan and 6-3 shooting guard Drew Cobb, are also double-digit scoring threats.

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4. Modesto Christian
Head coach: Richard Midgley
2014-15 record: 30-4

With three of the top Northern California players from the Class of 2016, Midgley's bunch should once again contend for a NorCal Open Division title. They are led by 6-9 post Robinson Idehen (14.0 ppg), 6-3 point guard Christian Ellis (12.9), 6-2 senior guard Jordan Hollins-Buckner and 6-4 small forward Josthin Dawkins. With a much deeper bench, watch out for the Crusaders this season.

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5. Woodcreek (Roseville)
Head coach: Paul Hayes
2014-15 record: 27-6

The return of one of the top five sophomores in the country, 6-10 post Jordan Brown (22.7 points, 10 rebounds per game), makes the Timberwolves an automatic contender. They reached the NorCal finals last year. No other underclassman averaged more than 2.1 points per game last year, so others will need to step up.