MAXPREPS PRESEASON 2012-2013
MARYLAND
FAB 5
FAB 5
ALL-MET ELITE
PHIL BOOTH
MOUNT ST JOSEPH HS.
BALTIMORE MD.
1. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
Head coach: Nick Myles
2011-12 finish: 21-9, MIAA A semifinals
The Panthers possess one of the best players in the state in junior Dwayne Morgan (6-7, 205, F), who is drawing interest from colleges around the country. Morgan, who transferred from City College, is a true athlete who can play around the rim as well as shoot the basketball from the floor. He's accompanied by fellow junior Tommy Heard (6-3, 185, F), a solid wing player in his own right. St. Frances will also receive contributions from Tevon Saddler (6-4, 200, F), Maurice White (6-3, 175, G) and Emmerson Atkins (6-6, 200, F).
2. Mount St. Joseph (Baltimore)
Head coach: Pat Clatchey
2011-12 finish: 28-7, MIAA A runners-upThe Gaels are a high flying team that can flat out shoot the ball. Their strength is their backcourt, led by Kameron Williams (6-2, 185, G) and junior Phil Booth, (6-4, 185, G). Mount St. Joseph also has some size for opposing teams to deal with in Graham Seering (6-7, 200, F) and Zander Wear (6-10, 220, C). The Gaels can beat teams inside but they can also work the perimeter well too.
3. Montrose Christian (Rockville)
Head coach: Stu Vetter
2011-12 finish: 22-3
Montrose Christian has a loaded roster once again, featuring Ishmail Wainright (6-6, 200, F), who recently verbally committed to Baylor. Junior Therence Mayimba (6-7, 200 F) is a strong wing player who has a well-rounded skill set. Down low, Montrose Christian has two big men it can use in senior Mark Williams (6-8, 230, C)and sophomore Taron Oliver (6-9, 230, C).
Head coach: Nick Myles
2011-12 finish: 21-9, MIAA A semifinals
The Panthers possess one of the best players in the state in junior Dwayne Morgan (6-7, 205, F), who is drawing interest from colleges around the country. Morgan, who transferred from City College, is a true athlete who can play around the rim as well as shoot the basketball from the floor. He's accompanied by fellow junior Tommy Heard (6-3, 185, F), a solid wing player in his own right. St. Frances will also receive contributions from Tevon Saddler (6-4, 200, F), Maurice White (6-3, 175, G) and Emmerson Atkins (6-6, 200, F).
2. Mount St. Joseph (Baltimore)
Head coach: Pat Clatchey
2011-12 finish: 28-7, MIAA A runners-upThe Gaels are a high flying team that can flat out shoot the ball. Their strength is their backcourt, led by Kameron Williams (6-2, 185, G) and junior Phil Booth, (6-4, 185, G). Mount St. Joseph also has some size for opposing teams to deal with in Graham Seering (6-7, 200, F) and Zander Wear (6-10, 220, C). The Gaels can beat teams inside but they can also work the perimeter well too.
3. Montrose Christian (Rockville)
Head coach: Stu Vetter
2011-12 finish: 22-3
Montrose Christian has a loaded roster once again, featuring Ishmail Wainright (6-6, 200, F), who recently verbally committed to Baylor. Junior Therence Mayimba (6-7, 200 F) is a strong wing player who has a well-rounded skill set. Down low, Montrose Christian has two big men it can use in senior Mark Williams (6-8, 230, C)and sophomore Taron Oliver (6-9, 230, C).
Seniors Charles Tucker Jr. (6-0, 170, G) and Dane Pepper (6-1, 185, G) will be counted on as well.
4. North Point (Waldorf)
Head coach: Jimmy Ball
2011-12 finish: 23-3, MPSSAA 4A semifinals
Not many teams are rising the way North Point has the past couple of seasons. The Eagles went from being an afterthought to one of the state's powers, reaching the state championship game in the last two years (winning the 2010-11 tournament). For the Eagles, their success begins with seniors Marquis Wright (5-10, 165, G) and Naim Muhammad (6-4,180, F), two players that have been the backbone of this North Point team the last few years.
5. Dunbar (Baltimore)
Head coach: Cyrus Jones
2011-12 finish: 24-3, MPSSAA 1A champions
The Poets were an unknown bunch compared to the giants of Baltimore basketball to start the 2011-12 season. Then they took the state by storm, beating the heavyweights and winning a record-tying 14th state title. The Poets lost a lot of senior leaders from the 2011 team but are replacing them with some big-name transfers. Daxter Miles (6-2, 165, G), who was with IMG Academy in Florida last season, returns to Dunbar for his senior season. Kamau Stokes (5-11, 155, G), a transfer from John Carroll, also figures to aid the Poets in a big way. Never short of ball handlers, Keandre Gibson (5-9, 160, G) is another option for the Poets this year on the court. Allen Costley (6-5, 180, F) and Trevis Buckhanon (6-7, 190, F) will be looked upon inside as this Dunbar roster is one of the most loaded in recent memory.
4. North Point (Waldorf)
Head coach: Jimmy Ball
2011-12 finish: 23-3, MPSSAA 4A semifinals
Not many teams are rising the way North Point has the past couple of seasons. The Eagles went from being an afterthought to one of the state's powers, reaching the state championship game in the last two years (winning the 2010-11 tournament). For the Eagles, their success begins with seniors Marquis Wright (5-10, 165, G) and Naim Muhammad (6-4,180, F), two players that have been the backbone of this North Point team the last few years.
5. Dunbar (Baltimore)
Head coach: Cyrus Jones
2011-12 finish: 24-3, MPSSAA 1A champions
The Poets were an unknown bunch compared to the giants of Baltimore basketball to start the 2011-12 season. Then they took the state by storm, beating the heavyweights and winning a record-tying 14th state title. The Poets lost a lot of senior leaders from the 2011 team but are replacing them with some big-name transfers. Daxter Miles (6-2, 165, G), who was with IMG Academy in Florida last season, returns to Dunbar for his senior season. Kamau Stokes (5-11, 155, G), a transfer from John Carroll, also figures to aid the Poets in a big way. Never short of ball handlers, Keandre Gibson (5-9, 160, G) is another option for the Poets this year on the court. Allen Costley (6-5, 180, F) and Trevis Buckhanon (6-7, 190, F) will be looked upon inside as this Dunbar roster is one of the most loaded in recent memory.
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