Sweet 16 boys’ basketball countdown: No. 8 West Charlotte
Boys’ No. 8 West Charlotte Lions
Coach: Baronton Terry
2014-15 notes: 24-4 a year ago, the Lions are young this season after losing four players to college (Isaiah Blackmon to St. Francis; Nakia Rivers to Central Florida Community College; Malik Massey to UNC Greensboro in 2016-17; Simeon Carter to Iowa State). Terry will rely on players who played sparse varsity minutes last season, and guys like Isiah Johnson, a 6-foot-6 junior who played junior varsity.
Returning starters: 0
Key returnees/newcomers: Kobie Williams (6-5, Sr., W); Jalen Knight (5-11, Jr., PG); Isiah Johnson (6-6, Jr., C); Melvin Huntley (6-6, Jr., C)
Why them? The Lions are a perennial state power. Terry led them to a state title in 2011 and a runner-up finish in 2012. He has taken the Lions to the N.C. 4A Western Regionals five of the past six seasons.
JAY EDWARDS
This story was originally published November 7, 2015 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Sweet 16 boys’ basketball countdown: No. 8 West Charlotte."