(Pictured above, Brandon Jennings of Oak Hill)
It may be seem a lil' early to be puting this list together, but with just over a month before the HS season tips off I figured I'd get things crackin' early...
Zo's Top HS teams Nationally, pre-season...
1. Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson VA (Brandon Jennings, Willie Warren, Keith Gallon, Malik Storey)
Oak Hill will have the nations best backcourt with Brandon Jennings and Willie Warren, as well as one of the HS ranks premiere long range shooters in Malik Storey. The question surrounding them this season will be their frontcourt...
2. St. Anthony's, Jersey City NJ (Mike Rosario, Dominique Cheek, Jio Fontan, Tyshawn Taylor, Travon Woodall)
St Anthony's returns virtually EVERYONE from last years 28-1 team, meaning they have the chemistry to have similar success this year. Mike Rosario, who is headed to Rutgers, is one of the premier shooters on the East Coast, and can get buckets with the best of them. His supporting cast rounding out their starting 5 will all play high major hoops as well...
3. American Christian, Aston PA (Tyreke Evans, Jerimiah Kelly, Lamont Jones)
Led by Tyreke Evans with the additions of Jerimiah Kelly and Lamont Jones, American Christian will definitely be one of the top teams playing on the High School level this season. They will be tough to beat, and entertaining to watch. As has been said over and over, Tyreke Evans may be the best SG in this class nationally.
4. St. Benedicts, Newark NJ (Samardo Samuels, Greg Enchinique, Tamir Jackson, Tristan Thompson)
St. Benedicts strength is in their frontcourt. Samardo Samuels is one of the most imposing figures on the low block on the High School level. He's headed to Louisville next year, and should see immediate minutes. 6'9" PF Tristan Thompson is easily among the top 10 players Nationally in the class of 2010. He's the next in a long line of Canadian imports (Via Ro Russell's Grassroots Canada) to bring their game to the US.
5. Montrose Christian, Rockville MD (Tristan Spurlock, Isaiah Armwood, Terrell Vinson)
They boast 3 top 50 talents from the 2009 class in 6'9" Isaiah Armwood, 6'7" Terrell Vinson, and 6'6" Tristan Spurlock, as well as two near 7' Footers in Temadayo Odebayo and Brian O'Kam on the low block. When you can throw a group with that size and talent on the floor it could get scary for rival squads. They are talented enough to contend for the top spot.
6. St. Patricks, Elizabeth NJ (Quintrell Thomas, Dexter Strickland)
Dexter Strickland has waited patiently to get his time in the spotlight, and this is his team for the next 2 years. After playing Tito Jackson to All American Corey Fisher for the last 2 years, it's Dexter's turn to run the show for the always talented St. Patricks squad. He will have help down low from talented big man Quintrell Thomas.
7. American Heritage, Plantation FL (Eloy Vargas, Kenny Boynton)
Led by one of the nations best scorers regardless of class in Kenny Boynton and one of the most versatile bigs in the country in Eloy Vargas, American Heritage will be extremely fun to watch this season. They're 2 stars hail from not only one of the country's best Travel Teams (Team Breakdown), but they were also members of this year's Elite 24! Look for big things this season from thsi duo.
8. Fairfax, Los Angeles CA (Renardo Sidney)
Fairfax was already a talented team, but with the addition of Renardo Sidney, the nations top Jr, they are even more talented. Renardo is the 6'10" do everything man child, whose ready to bring home his 2nd state title albeit with a new school/team. As many of you know he can shoot the rock like a Wing, dominate the block whenever he wants, and handle the rock on the break. There's not much he can't do.
9. South Kent Academy, South Kent CT (Isaiah Thomas, Maurice Creek, Christian Morris, Jin Soo Kim, Assane Sene)
With one of the nationss best scorers and most exciting playmakers in Washington bound Isaiah Thomas and one of the most intimidating inside presences in Rutgers bound Christian "Beast" Morris, look for South Kent to be among the nations top 10 teams all season long. They've added stud Jr Guard Maurice Creek, and a 7' Footer from Africa in Assane Sene.
10. Mount Zion Academy, Durham NC (Terrence Jennings, Karron Johnson)
Mount Zion will boast one of the nations top front courts in ultra-athletic 6'10" Sr Terrence Jennings and the versatile and also athletic 6'7" Jr Karron Johnson. They should be very entertaining to watch as usual.
11. St Edward, Lakewood OH (Delvon Roe, PeShon Howard)
With one of the countries top PF's in Michigan State bound Delvon Roe and one of the top SG's in the 2010 class nationally in Pe'Shon Howard, St Edwards should have one of the best inside out combo's around.
12. Wheeler, Marietta GA (Dequan Jones, Ari Stewart, Richard Howell)
Even with the loss of McDonalds All American PF JJ Hickson to NC State, Wheeler should still contend for the State Championship and it;'s possible they'll be even better than they were last year. With arguably the nations most athletic swing man in Miami bound Sr Dequan "DJ" Jones, and with two of the class of 2009's top forward prospects (Ari Stewart, and Richard Howell), Wheeler will be tough to beat and a highlight reel waiting to happen.
13. Mater Dei, Santa Ana CA (Travis Wear, David Wear)
With the 6'10" Wear twins (Travis & David Wear) patrolling the lane, Mater Dei will be one of the West Coast's best teams.
14. Lincoln, Brooklyn NY (Lance Stephenson)
Lance Stephenson!
15. Campbell Hall, North Hollywood CA (Jrue Holiday)
Jrue Holiday!
16. Dunwoody, Dunwoody GA (Chris Singleton, Delwan Graham, Pierre Jordan)
17. Rice, New York NY (Kemba Walker, Durand Scott)
18. Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham VA (Demarquis Bost, Eshaunte Jones, Chris Braswell, Roscoe Davis)
19. Findlay Prep, Las Vegas NV (DeAndre Liggins, Clarence Trent)
20. Norcross, Norcross GA (Al Farouq Aminu, Taariq Muhammed)
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