MaxPreps 2015-16 Texas preseason high school boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

Atascocita is our pick atop the list. But also watch out for DeSoto, Lancaster, Beaumont Central and Allen in the Texas #MaxPrepsFab5.

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Nov 2, 2015, 1:00pm
Atascocita and DeSoto are once again among the best in Texas this season.
Atascocita and DeSoto are once again among the best in Texas this season.
Photo by Jim Redman

2015-16 Texas Preseason Boys Basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Atascocita (Humble)
Head coach: David Martinez
2014-15 record: 35-2

Undersized but full of hustle, the Eagles are led by prolific Carsen Edwards (5-11, Sr., G), a Purdue pledge who averaged 24.3 points per game as a junior. Three other starters return for the pressing, fast-tempo club that made it to the Class 6A Region II title game, including Matt Willrodt (6-4, Sr., F).

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2. DeSoto
Head coach: Chris Dyer
2014-15 record: 29-5

With 6-11 center Marques Bolden patrolling the paint, the Eagles will have a dominating presence inside. The undeclared senior averaged 11.4 points and 8.4 rebounds last year. Ball-handling duties fall on three-year starter Julian Miranda (5-9, Sr., PG) and Leon Sneed (6-0, Sr., G).

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3. Lancaster
Head coach: Ferrin Douglas
2014-15 record: 34-4

The defending Class 5A state champions' three returning starters will try to offset the graduation of 6-9 Elijah Thomas (Texas A&M). There is a good mix of talent returning in Jakolby Pemberton (6-5, Sr., G/F), Nate Morris (6-9, Sr., F/C) and Deon Barrett (5-10, Sr., G).

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4. Beaumont Central
Head coach: Franklin Paul
2014-15 record: 31-4

The Jaguars battled to the wire with Class 5A state runner-up Ozen (Beaumont) a year ago, losing out to their rival by six points in a regional final. Heading the returnee list is Texas State commit Nijal Pearson (6-5, Sr., SG/SF). Lamar pledge Tyrin Atwood (6-4, Sr., W/SF) gives the Jags balance in the frontcourt.

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5. Allen
Head coach: Jeff McCullough
2014-15 record: 28-10

Three of the Eagles' losses a year ago were to eventual Class 6A state champion Plano West. A solid corps of returnees from a regional finalist club includes Ben Dixon III (6-3, Sr., G), Hans Burwitz (6-6, Sr., C) and Myles Nesbitt (6-6, Sr., SF/PF).

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