| 2008-09
RECORDS |
| OVERALL RECORD 21-8 |
| WJCAC RECORD 8-8 |
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| LETTERMEN LOST |
| Tommie Sykes is now @ University of
Louisiana - Monroe |
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| LETTERMAN RETURNING |
| Melvin Baker (7.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg) |
| Desmond Woodberry( 4.86 ppg, 2.52 rpg,
1.41 apg) |
| Josh Brown ( 12.76 ppg, 5.76 rpg) |
| Rashad Savage ( 5.17 ppg, 6.59 rpg) |
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| TRANSFERS |
| Scottie Farrington - Transfer from
Rogers State University |
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| INCOMING FRESHMEN |
| Anthony Hubbard |
Thomas Schoeps |
| Scotty Norwood |
Eriq Harris |
| Kevin Schaffartzik |
Darrick Brown |
| Kadeem Coleby |
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| INDIVIDUAL AWARDS |
- Tommie Sykes- 1st Team All Region V
- Tommie
Sykes- 1st Team All WJCAC Conference
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| SEASON OUTLOOK |
Coach Helms returns for his 5th
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
14 seasons at Odessa College, Coach Helms has a
record of 355-100, including 4 National Tournament
appearances. His overall career record now stands
at 653-255 in 28 years as a junior college head
coach.
Your 2009-2010 Wranglers have been recruited from
near and far! With the addition of a very
talented group of eight 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 WJCAC.
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. |
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| SOPHOMORES |
| # 2 |
MELVIN BAKER |
6’7 |
FORWARD |
Amarillo, TX |
| After a freshman campaign that saw
Melvin miss significant time due to injury, look
for Melvin to provide consistent scoring and rebounding
for the Wranglers. Melvin was a standout
for Texas high school basketball powerhouse Amarillo
Palo Duro High School. Melvin is a long skilled
player who has a knack for putting the ball in
the basket. Signed with Middle Tennessee
State University |
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| #23 |
JOSH BROWN |
6’4 |
GUARD |
Ruston, LA |
| Josh made great strides throughout
his freshman season. Josh was the second
leading scorer for the Wranglers down the conference
stretch run. Josh will be expected to provide
offense punch to the Wrangler offense this season. Josh
is a very long, athletic, active player, who just
flat out makes plays. Signed with Louisiana
Tech University |
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| #12 |
DESMOND WOODBERRY |
6’2 |
GUARD |
Midland, TX |
| Desmond contributed to last year’s
squad by providing much needed help at both point
guard and shooting guard. Desmond should
have more opportunities this year as a scorer. Desmond
is a very strong guard with great leadership and
finishing abilities that the Wranglers are excited
to have. |
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| # 33 |
RASHAD SAVAGE |
6’6 |
FORWARD |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Rashad was a solid interior presence
for the Wranglers last season. Rashad really
came on strong toward the end of last season by averaging
slightly more than 10 points and 10 rebounds the
last 4 games of the season. Toughness around
the basket will be Rashad’s calling card. |
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| #4 |
SCOTTIE FARRINGTON |
6’9 |
FORWARD |
Nassau, Bahamas |
| Scottie Farrington comes to Odessa
College from Rogers State University, Claremore,
OK. NAIA powerhouse Rogers State was ranked
No. 1 in the nation the final seven weeks of the
regular season. Scottie saw action in 28
games and averaged 3.5 rebounds per game. Scottie
has the potential to develop into a shot-blocking
standout. Signed with Louisiana Tech University |
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| FRESHMEN |
| #1 |
ANTHONY HUBBARD |
6’4 |
GUARD |
Woodbridge, VA |
| Anthony Hubbard will be counted on
to provide the Wranglers with a calm and steady hand
at the point guard position. At 6’4”,
220lbs, Anthony does not have the prototypical point
guard frame. But don’t be fooled by his
large frame, Anthony is a legitimate playmaker. |
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| #11 |
THOMAS SCHOEPS |
6’1 |
GUARD |
Berlin, Germany |
| Thomas Schoeps is expected to provide
quality depth at both guard positions this season
for the Wranglers. Thomas is a solid ball handler,
who is prepared to be the floor leader for the Wranglers. Thomas
is also a deadly 3point shooter. He shot an
incredible 60% from beyond the 3point line at the
European Championships. Thomas averaged 17
ppg in high school. |
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| #21 |
SCOTTY NORWOOD |
6’1 |
GUARD |
El Paso, TX |
| Scotty Norwood comes to Odessa College
after leading El Paso Montwood to a district championship. Scotty
averaged 9 points per game and 4 rebounds per game
his senior year at Montwood. Scotty was named
1st Team All-District, as well as 2nd Team All-City. Scotty
helped lead the Montwood Rams to an impressive 29-4
overall record. |
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| #25 |
ERIQ HARRIS |
6’6 |
FORWARD |
Chicago, IL |
| Eriq Harris comes to Odessa College
after a stellar high school career at John Marshall
High School in Chicago, Illinois. Eriq averaged
an impressive 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocked
shots per game at John Marshall High. Eriq
is an explosive player, who has tons of “upside”. Eriq
was named to the All-Conference, All-City, and All-State
teams respectively. |
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| #30 |
KEVIN SCHAFFARTZIK |
6’2 |
GUARD |
San Diego, CA |
| Kevin Schaffartzik has made the long
journey from John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, Germany
to Odessa College. Kevin averaged 13 point
per game in high school. Kevin was a member
of the German Junior National Team in 2006 & 2008. Expect
for Kevin to be one of the top 3point shooters in
the WJCAC this season. |
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| #32 |
DARRICK BROWN |
6’4 |
GUARD |
Orlando, FL |
| Darrick Brown should provide quality
depth and a solid scoring punch to the Wranglers
offense. Darrick prepped at University High School
in Orlando, Florida. At University High, Darrick
averaged over 22 points per game. Derrick also
averaged over 6 rebounds per game at University High. Darrick
was named his team’s MVP his senior season. |
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| #44 |
KADEEM COLEBY |
6’10 |
FORWARD |
Nassau, Bahamas |
| Kadeem Coleby will be counted on to
provide the Wranglers with a physical presence around
the basket. At 6’10”, Kadeem’s
ability to block shots and run the floor should make
an immediate impact for the Wranglers. Kadeem
is an athletic big man who will attack the rim and
is willing to rebound on both ends of the floor. |
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