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| 2007-08 RECORDS |
| Overall record 27-5 |
| WJCAC Conference 13-4 WJCAC Conference Champs |
| UNDEFEATED AT HOME 15-0… Thank you fans!! |
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| LETTERMEN LOST |
| Delrico Lane is now @ University of Tennessee-Martin |
| Jamel Guyton is now @ Louisiana Tech University |
| Carlos Rodriguez is now @ Lubbock Christian University |
| Jesse Joseph is now @ Clayton State University |
| Dexter McMarion is now @ University of Texas-Tyler |
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| LETTERMAN RETURNING |
| Tommie Sykes (13.4ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.7spg) |
| Devon McLendon (11.2ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.1apg) |
| Brian DeLeon (1.8ppg, 2.8rpg) |
| Justin Najera (RS) |
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| TRANSFERS |
| Marcus Wright- Transfer from Grayson County CC |
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| INCOMING FRESHMEN |
| Melvin Baker |
Malik Tinsley |
| Desmond Woodberry |
Rashad Savage |
| Carlos Berroteran |
Frank Barnes |
| Josh Brown |
D’Andre Williams |
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| INDIVIDUAL AWARDS |
- Jamel Guyton - 1st Team All WJCAC Conference
- Tommie Sykes - 1st Team All WJCAC Conference
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| SEASON OUTLOOK |
Coach Helms returns for his 4th season back in the driver’s seat of the Wrangler’s Basketball program after a nine-year hiatus that took him to Meridian Community College in Mississippi and Butler Community College in Kansas. In 13 seasons at Odessa College, Coach Helms has a record of 334-92, including 4 National Tournament appearances. His overall career record now stands at 632-247 in 28 years as a junior college head coach.
Your 2008-2009 Wranglers have been recruited from near and far! With one year of experience behind them, the returners have two main goals for the year...Graduation and OC’s 47th National Championship!! With the addition of a very talented group of nine newcomers to the program, the returners will look to provide the leadership and stability that is needed to finish at the top of the always tough Texas JUCO league and DEFEND their WJCAC Championship!!
Coach Helms feels confident in this team to uphold the winning tradition of Odessa College. Helms will look to guide this talented team through the strenuous tests that the WJCAC season will provide. Coach Helms expects to have competition for every position on the court, allowing the Wranglers to play a more up-tempo and exciting style that Wrangler fans have been known to enjoy!! |
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| SOPHOMORES |
| # 1 |
DEVON MCLENDON |
6’4 |
GUARD |
Sharon Hill, PA |
| Devon returns for his sophomore campaign after averaging over 11.2ppg, 3.6rpg, and 2.1apg last season for the Wranglers. Devon has been rated as one of the Top 120 JUCO sophomores in the country for this season. Prior to OC he had a stellar career at Chester High School, the same school as Jameer Nelson (Orlando Magic). In his senior season at Chester High he led his team to a State Championship, while being named 1st Team All-State. Devon is a very athletic versatile playmaker that has great ability to create and will be looked upon to keep the Wranglers atop the WJCAC. With continued hard work in the classroom and the hardwood Devon looks forward to adding his name to the long list of OC players to move on to NCAA D1 programs. |
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| # 13 |
TOMMIE SYKES |
6’4 |
GUARD |
Drexel Hill, PA |
| Tommie is back for the Wranglers after being named 1st Team All WJCAC Conference last season while averaging 13.4ppg, 7.0rpg, and 1.7spg. Tommie also has been rated as one of the Top 120 JUCO sophomores in the country for this season. He played his high school ball at Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia the same high school as Rasheed Wallace (Detroit Pistons). In his senior season Tommie averaged nearly 14ppg, while being named 1st Team All-City and 3rd Team All-State. Tommie is extremely athletic and explosive and with his competitive nature he will lead OC in defending their WJCAC Conference Championship. Staying focused in the classroom and on the floor Tommie looks forward to adding his name to the long list of OC players to move on to NCAA D1 programs. |
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| #21 |
MARCUS WRIGHT |
6’2 |
GUARD |
Midland, TX |
| Marcus comes to Odessa College after playing his freshman season at Grayson County CC where he averaged 6.7ppg and was named Defensive Player of the Year. In his senior season at Midland High, Marcus averaged 13.5ppg while being named 1st Team All-District. Marcus is a very good shooter with a year of JUCO ball under his belt to help the Wranglers achieve their goals. Marcus will take care of his business in the classroom and looks forward to improving his game to add his name to the long list of OC players to move on to NCAA D1 programs. |
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| # 30 |
BRIAN DELEON |
6’9 |
FORWARD |
Arecibo, PR |
| Brian continues his OC career after playing limited minutes as a freshman. While competing in his age group in Puerto Rico, Brian averaged 12ppg, 8rpg, and 5bpg, while being selected to the 2007 Gatorade International Championships All Star Team and Best Defensive Player. He was also a member of Team Puerto Rico Junior National Volleyball Team. With a year of hard work at OC under his belt, Brian has developed into an athletic, skilled post man who will be looked to by the Wranglers to provide toughness around the bucket. Staying on track in the classroom and working hard on the floor Brian will have the opportunity to add his name to the long list of OC players to move on to NCAA D1 programs. |
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| FRESHMEN |
| # 2 |
MELVIN BAKER |
6’7 |
FORWARD |
Amarillo, TX |
| Melvin heads south to Odessa College from Texas high school basketball powerhouse Palo Duro High School. In his senior season, Melvin averaged over 17ppg and 8rpg on his way to being named 1st Team All-District, Amarillo Globe News Super Team, as well as MVP of the Golden Spread All-Star game. Palo Duro finished the season with a record of 33-1 losing in the 4A regional finals. Melvin is a long skilled player who has a knack for putting the ball in the basket. |
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| # 3 |
JUSTIN NAJERA |
6’7 |
GUARD |
Odessa, TX |
| Justin has worked very hard while sitting out last season as he gained nearly 30 pounds of muscle as well as expanding his game, and is ready to come on the WJCAC scene. Prior to OC Justin was named 1st Team All-District and Defensive Player of the Year two years in a row at Odessa High School. Justin is a very long, skilled versatile player who will be counted on by the Wranglers to keep the winning tradition alive. |
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| # 12 |
DESMOND WOODBERRY |
6’2 |
GUARD |
Midland, TX |
| Desmond takes a short trek west to Odessa College after a stellar career leading Midland Christian to back to back TAPPS State Championships. He was named 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, and last but certainly NOT least 1st Team All-Academic. As well as being named Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and MVP in his senior season. Desmond is a very strong guard with great leadership and finishing abilities that the Wranglers are excited to have. |
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| # 22 |
CARLOS BERROTERAN |
6’9 |
FORWARD |
Caracas, Venezuela |
| Carlos makes the journey to Odessa College and his first time in the United States from Venezuela. While competing on the Venezuelan 19U National Team, and winning his respective State Championship, and South American Tournament Championship, Carlos averaged 13ppg and 10rpg. Carlos is a very skilled, savvy post player, who since joining the Wranglers has gained 25 pounds of muscle working hard in the weight room. |
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| # 23 |
JOSH BROWN |
6’4 |
GUARD |
Ruston, LA |
| Josh makes his way to Odessa College from the hometown of Louisiana Tech University, as he trades places with former OC star and Odessa native Jamel Guyton. In Josh’s senior season he averaged over 24ppg and 10rpg on his way to being named 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, Shreveport Times Parrish MVP, as well as being nominated for the McDonalds All-American Game. Josh is a very long, athletic, active player, who just flat out makes plays. Verbally Committed To Louisiana Tech University |
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| # 32 |
MALIK TINSLEY |
6’6 |
GUARD |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Malik is on to Odessa College after a stellar career at Frankford High School, where he averaged over 25ppg and 15rpg. In his senior season, he was named 1st Team All-Public League, 1st Team All-City, and 2nd Team All-State. After competing in the always tough basketball hotbed in Philly, Malik will bring his ability to shoot the ball and his tough mentality to help the Wranglers keep the OC tradition running. |
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| # 33 |
RASHAD SAVAGE |
6’6 |
FORWARD |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Rashad comes to Odessa College after finishing his high school career at Imhotep Charter, averaging over 16ppg and 10rpg. In leading his team of many underclassmen, Rashad was named to 1st Team All-State, 2nd Team All-City, and 2nd Team All-Public League. Savage, much like Sykes, is very tough and explosive, and has tremendous ability to finish plays. |
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| # 41 |
FRANK BARNES |
6’10 |
FORWARD |
Miami, FL |
| Frank heads to Odessa College after finishing up at West Lake Prep where he teamed up with Texas A&M signee David Loubeau. On his way to being named 2nd Team All- Broward County and rated as one of the Top 20 players in the state of Florida by numerous recruiting services, Frank averaged 14ppg and 9rpg. Also known as “The Tank”, with his brute strength and hard nosed mentality the Wranglers will look for Frank to anchor the paint. |
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| # 44 |
D’ANDRE WILLIAMS |
6’ |
GUARD |
Amarillo, TX |
| D’Andre brings his game and his winning ways to Odessa College from Palo Duro High School after leading the Dons to a three year perfect district record of 30-0 and an overall record of 87-6 with the ball in his hands at point guard. As a senior D’Andre averaged 14ppg and 9apg, while being named 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, and Amarillo Globe News Player of the Year. As well as being selected to both the TABC All Star Game and the THSCA All Star game, where he was named MVP finishing the game with 19 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals. D’Andre is a very quick playmaker, who will be counted on by the Wranglers to carry on the winning ways. |
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