Video: Breaking down the Independent Top 10 Pilots look to maintain high standards under fifth head coach in six years.6. Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
Head coach: Paul Washington Sr. (first year)
2015-16 record: 28-2, No. 16 final national ranking
PLAYERS TO WATCHReggie Chaney (6-8, Jr., F) … Top 150 prospect in the Class of 2018
Lamine Diane (6-6, Sr., F) … Native of Senegal
Chris Giles (6-3, Sr., G) … Offers from Ohio State, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State
Tony Goodwin II (6-5, Jr., G) … Newcomer from Bethesda, Md.
Tadas Kararinas (6-9, Sr., F) … Native of Lithuania
Justin Roberts (5-11, Sr., G) … Committed to DePaul
Donnie Tillman (6-7, Sr., F) … Multiple Power 5 conference offers
P.J. Washington (6-8, Sr., F) … Kentucky target is regarded as a Top 25 prospect
Spencer Washington (6-7, Jr., F) … Should see expanded role in 2016-17
P.J. Washington in action last season against Bishop Gorman.
Photo by Jann Hendry
* Now on its fifth head coach in six seasons, which way will Findlay Prep trend in 2016-17? The program has continued to operate at a high level despite coaching turnover and the talent is there to do so once again this winter. But typically constant turnover of head coaches isn't a formula for winning championships.
* The loss of Gary Trent Jr. to Prolific Prep Academy (Napa, Calif.) was a big blow for the Pilots. The Minnesota native was all set to join the program but when former coach Andy Johnson bolted for Southern Utah, Trent opted to reconsider where he would spend his senior season. With him on the roster, Findlay Prep may have been in the conversation for preseason No. 1.
KEY DATESNov. 30 – vs.
Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah)Dec. 16-21 – Iolani Classic
Jan. 7 – vs.
La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.) @ Cancer Research Classic
Jan. 12-14 – Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions
Jan. 21 – vs.
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
