08-09 Section 3AAA Preview

The 08-09 Conference and Section Preview series rolls on with our 16th preview and the 3rd preview of the 11 metro area sections. In this edition, we start our look at the top 2 divisions with a look at section 3AAA. If you missed any of the previews, you can find links to all of them on the Section & Conference Previews page.

Defending Champion: Minneapolis Patrick Henry

Predicted Seeding:

1. Henry
2. Spring Lake Park
   
3. Columbia Heights
   
4. Fridley
5. Totino-Grace
6. Chisago Lakes
   
7. St. Anthony
   
8. North Branch
   

Henry is the clear favorite to make the return trip to state with all their talent. Their backcourt will be lightning quick and Evan Gray gives them front court play. Spring Lake Park will be competitive against whoever they play. Columbia Heights is a real wildcard here. If their 2010 class develops, they can be very dangerous with Jacob Thomas. The rest of the section is teams I picked in the lower half of their leagues. But don't fall asleep against the 4-6 teams here. Isaiah Thomas (Fridley), John Crockett (TG) and Josh Figini (Chisago Lakes) are all players that have the ability to lead their teams to an upset.

Section Winner: Minneapolis Patrick Henry