Midlands High School Boys Basketball Preseason poll

1. A.C. Flora

Defending 3A champs return Christian Brown, James Reese and Deshawn Thomas.

2. Gray Collegiate

One of the most talented rosters in the state with UNC signee Jalek Felton and sophomore Juwan Gary.

3. Irmo

A model of consistency under coach Tim Whipple and coming off state title appearance.

4. Keenan

Tariq Simmons’ decision to return gives Raiders a proven scorer to lead talented Zach Norris team.

5. Dutch Fork

With college signees Jordan Davis, Willie Dunbar and Justin Thompson, Silver Foxes loaded.

6. Lower Richland

With Clyde Trapp and Ja’Cor Nelson plus new coach Caleb Gaither, there’s a lot of excitement.

7. Blythewood

Bengals coming off trip to third-round of playoffs and return a veteran group back.

8. Brookland- Cayce

Transfers Mike Williams and Marquis McCoy, and Lloyd Hemming make Bearcats team to beat in Region 5-3A

9. Ridge View

New coach Yerrick Stoneman has a good group back, led by senior Kaiden Rice

10. Cardinal Newman

With a talented roster back, Cardinals will make a run at SCISA 3A title.

Others receiving votes: Newberry, Spring Valley

Lou Bezjak