Sweet 16 boys basketball countdown: No. 2 North Mecklenburg

Head Coach: Duane Lewis (17th year as North Mecklenburg head coach)

2014-15 Notes: Finished 23-4 overall; 11-3 in the MECKA 4A conference to finished second in the league; lost in the 3rd round of the 4A playoffs to Greensboro Page, 65-49.

Returning Starters: Davion Mintz (6-4, G, Sr.); Jaylen McManus (6-7, F, Sr.)

Key Returnees: Ethan Wacker (F, Sr.); Kendall Coles (6-0, G, Sr.); Timmy Walker (G, Sr.); Greg Joyner (F, Sr.); Derrick Maxwell (G, Sr.)

Why Them?: The Vikings are loaded with talent once again, led by seniorsMintz (Creighton commit) and McManus (20, Division I offers), on a team that will be expected to contend for a conference and state title.

JAY EDWARDS

This story was originally published November 13, 2015 at 1:42 PM with the headline "Sweet 16 boys basketball countdown: No. 2 North Mecklenburg."