Let's take a look back at the 10 best prep boys basketball teams in the area ten years ago according to the Oakland Press's 2013 preview;

1 Pontiac Northern – The two-time defending Class A state champion Huskies featured returning starters Antonio Bonds (PG), James Smith (C) and John Cantrell (G) and fabulous sixth-man Bates Gay (F). Brian Abram stepped into his brother Lester's starting spot when LA headed to the college ranks up in Ann Arbor at Michigan. Three-point bombardier Mike Morris and athletic and gritty reserves Arthur Wilson, Kenny Long, Craig Ash and Anthony Cato made up a formidable bench unit.

2 Birmingham DCD – Purdue-commit Ije Nwankwo and all-state point guard Brandon Bradford led the '03 Jackets attack. Standout shooting guard Gerome Hunter and future UK Wildcat Mark Coury and Fab Frosh Omar Thomas rounded out The KEENER KAGE KREW starting five.

3 OL St. Mary's – The talented trifecta of John Andrews, Tony Watkins and Robert Jolley headed the Eaglets' hardwood assault, with sparkplugs like Tyrone Prentiss, Andre Ratliff, Bruce Smothers and Kenny Porritt admirably flanking them.

4 Pontiac Central – Tenacious big fella Rashawn Redmond was the centerpiece of the Chiefs hoop brigade ten years ago.  Derrick Rousser and Jason Roberts handled perimeter duties.

5 Birmingham Groves – A pair of dazzling future D1'ers in Euro Dynamo Vova Severovas and point guard Giordan Watson had the Falcons flying a decade back. Senior Matt Osher was another leader of the pack for the G Men

6 Southfield-Lathrup – Brent Williams, Tonjua Jones and Ryan Carthage were the straws that's stirred the drink in Mike Avery's first year at the helm of the Chargers ship

7 Clarkston – The '03 Wolves took a trip to the Elite Eight on the shoulders of a powerful post attack spearheaded by star junior center Chris Johnston. C-Town's captains were Justin Whetstone and Matt Orris.

8 Pontiac Notre Dame Prep – The Fighting Irish were a veteran-laden group in 2003, highlighted by the likes of rock-solid players Matt Geyer and Mark Garza

9 WL Central – Before he departed for OLSM, future OU backcourt stud Brandon Cassise was torching the twine for the '03 Vikings Ship, alongside Brad Burkhart and Anthony Finn

10 Southfield – Future University of Illinois football player DaJuan Warren navigated the Bluejays Baller Bunch in '03

HM: West Bloomfield – The WB shocked everyone that year, making a memorable run into the Class A final four. '03 LAKESHOW ROLL CALL; future UofM starter and captain David Merritt, Mondo Martin, Kevin Lamb, Kyle Flancbaum, Eddie Richardson, Zach Hilbers (current WB girls hoop coach), Terrance Turner and Julian Frazier