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Video preview: Gorman basketball has championship expectations for new season

2019 Las Vegas Sun High School Basketball Media Day

Christopher DeVargas

Players of the Bishop Gorman High basketball team, from left Zaon Collins, Noah Taitz, Mwani Wilkinson, Will McClendon and Braden Lamar, take a portrait during the Las Vegas Sun’s High School Basketball Media Day at the Red Rock Resort and Casino, Oct. 28, 2019.

The Bishop Gorman High basketball team opens the season Friday in California against Santa Margarita, starting a run in which many suspect the eight-time defending state champions will capture another title.

The Gaels, ranked No. 17 nationally in the preseason by USA Today, have a roster of players being courted by major universities. They include: Stanford signee Noah Taitz, junior point guard Zaon Collins, junior wing Will McClendon and senior post player Mwani Wilkinson.

We sat down with coach Grant Rice, Wilkinson and senior Braden Lamar to talk about the season.