Detroit high school basketball isn't what it used to be 20, even 10 years ago. But if you look hard enough, there is still some talent to be found, individually, and team wise. And there is no better place to look for talent on the hardwood in Michigan, than in the great city of Detroit. There are no Spencer Haywood, Jalen Rose, or Manny Harris type players, but some of the top players and teams in the state reside within city limits, making for another tough battle this winter, in whatever league they play in. Incase on wanted to check out some Deeeeeeetroit basketball, here are five programs, with top talent, worth watching for a game or two.

1.University of Detroit Jesuit: You can't talk high school basketball in Detroit, or in Michigan period, without mentioning "The General", Cassius Winston, first. He's the best player in the state, and the No.28 best in the nation. Winston has been leading the Cubs varsity program since he was a freshman, and has everything he needs to bring them a state title this season. Michigan and Michigan state are both coveting him. Winston has two 6-9 big men, in Eke Ikechukwi and Greg Eboigbodin, running with him, which is almost unfair. Sophomore point guard, Elijah Collins, who will eventually replace Winston, is poised for a big season. Role player, Obi Duru, will be key, and top incoming freshman, Julian Dozier, is one to watch for. The Cubs have a legit shot to make it back to the Breslin Center in March, and win it all in Class A.

2.East English Village Prep: Talk about absolutely loaded, well EEVP is just that. Their team this season is full of seniors who have been playing together for awhile, and are ready to finally take it all this year. So where do I start? How about with arguably the best shooter in the state, Karmari Newman. The 6-4 Newman loves to shoot the deep ball, and no one around does it better than he does. He has a number of Division I schools, including Detroit, Buffalo, Kent State, Cleveland State, and even Michigan coming after him. His backcourt mate, Chris Rollins, is committed to IPFW, and when he's on, it's hard to turn him off. Cedrick Lattimore is an Iowa football commit, and if he wasn't just 6-5, could play college basketball as well. Wing, Jaylin McFadden, is an effective do-it-all player, and senior guards, Nate Boleware and Lamar Neely will chip in a bit. Junior, Gregory Elliott, is a star in the rise. My way too early pick to take the city.

3.Renaissance: I another team to win the city title in basketball, but Renaissance will have something to say about that as well. They return most of their key players from last season, including one of the state's best guards, in Justin Turner. A combo guard, with a smooth game, Michigan has recently expressed interest in him. Alaric Jackson is a high-major football recruit, with several Division I offers, but the 6-7, 285-pound forward moves well on the court for his size, and can shoot the three-ball. Sophomore, Jalen Tobias, is a tall, long, and super-athletic wing, who has a high ceiling. Point guards, Daniel Little and Richard Talley are solid at the point, and LaRonde Lucas will see his roll increase a bit. Incoming sophomore, Caleb Hunter, son of NBA veteran, Lindsey Hunter, will also be one to keep an eye on. The Phoenix should be a contender in Class A.

4.Early College Education: The Pioneers had zero seniors on a team that made a deep run in the state playoffs, so that means everyone will return this year, and it also means that ECE will be a factor for that Class C state title. Led by top sophomore point guard, David Dejulius, who already knows to run a team, and is built like a tank as well. Senior, Edward Carter and Marcus Johnson, are a threat to shoot it from deep, and 6-8 junior, Will Weems, will be that defensive presence in the paint for them. Junior, Jamal Keese, is long, and can be that defensive stopper for them. ECE also has two intriguing young big men, in sophomore, Deante Johnson, and freshman Dreyon O'Neal. This young group was good last season, and will be even better in 2015-2016.

5.Allen Academy: The Wildcats have a nice collection of talent on their roster, starting with point guard, Jason Williams, who is as quick as they come, and hard to stay in front of. He isn't the biggest in size, but is heart makes up for what he lacks in size. Danny Pippen is a 6-7 shooter, who may need to play in the post a little bit more, but is such a threat along the perimeter. He holds a couple Division I offers. Rising junior, DreQuan Bell, has all the tools to be a Division I player, and is getting better by the day. The present is good at Allen Academy, but the future is brighter with incoming freshman, Mark Watts, joining the crew. Watts has so much poise and game for someone his age, and if he grows more, has the opportunity to be special down the line. They lost in the first round of the state playoffs last season, but have enough talent to be better than that.