Science Hill High School

The defending champion, with two titles in three years, under George Pitts, who had won three state championships since 1990. Gone were Mr. Basketball finalist Jovann Johnson and tournament MVP Nathaniel Bailey from a 33-3 team ranked by USA Today, and Pitts called this one mediocre and still looking for an identity. It had 6-5 senior Brad Fields (15 points), a Division I prospect and Street & Smith honorable mention All-American, 6-3 junior Danny Sterbenz (14.5), shooters in Goulds and Talford, and the usual pressure defense and depth. 11-1 coming in.