B.T Washington Boys Basketball

Wildcat family, I am writing this to inform those who do not know that I was relieved of my coaching duties in March. Though it is a tough pill to swallow, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my alma mater as HC of Boys Basketball. Thank you to Dr. Roberts and the Administration for hiring me and giving me this opportunity over the past 5 years. Thank you to my coaching staff for being loyal and being there for me through the ups and downs. You guys don't understand how you carried me and pushed me at the same time. Teddy, you are a big bro to me, thanks for helping me see what i needed to see. Jarrett, watching you grown from a former player to a great up and coming coach is one of my greatest accomplishments. Dominique you been with me from the beginning days as a teammate, Workman and to the big stage. You were there throughout the entire journey and always stayed loyal and put BT first even in the midst of tragedy and additional duties as a son and uncle. You are my brother not just my fraternity brother. DJ you don't understand how key you were to this program's success. I don't view you as an assistant, you were my Co Head Coach. You challenged me, fought with me, and for me and are the definition of loyal. You gave me confidence each practice and game because i knew you were by my side. My biggest hope is that you one day look in the mirror and see the amazing man, coach, mentor, educator that you are. Thank you to the parents who entrusted me and the coaching staff to teach and mentor your children. Thank you to the players who trusted us to coach and lead you into battle. The relationships we built is more important than any win. Thank you to the Wildcat community and alumni for the trust, support, and encouragement over the years. Thank you to my mentors who encouraged me and shared their nuggets of wisdom, it really helped me grow as a coach and as a man. Thank you Ms. Rush for everything you did behind the scenes with the program, driving, staying on top of grades, keeping the books, and leading our mentorship program. Thank you Ms. Charmaigne for leading the booster club and fundraisers and concession stand. Thank you Jasmine Mrs. Randolph, Mrs. Little, Ms. Owens, Mrs. Reynolds, Ms. Holley for helping run the program and taking care of the boys. Thank you Ms. Smith for helping with paperwork and making sure our gates were taken care of. Thank you Mrs. Bernstein for capturing moments and big games over the years, I will be able to look back and re live moments and games because of you. Thank you Mr. Stallworth for keeping the clock and being there throughout this journey. Thank you Mr. Roland for keeping the games hyped with your MC skills. Thank you Mr. Bennett for all you have done for me and the program. Thank you to all the managers who filmed games, washed clothes, and kept our players hydrated during practices and games. Thanks Coach Brown for having a great working relationship and the support you've shown me. Beta Lane for life. Thank you Coach Ward for showing me how to be a better coach and man. Your humility and maturity has been an amazing thing to witness and learn from. Thank you to the Williams family and Mrs. Ross for taking our family under your wings. Thank you to the coaches I've competed against. Best of luck to your programs in the future. Last but not least thank you to my wife for being there to support me, the sacrifices you've made so that I could follow my dream. The late nights, long road trips, taking care of our children and allowing me to help others. Thank you for all the work behind the scenes to make sure everything stayed afloat. When things got tough you pushed me to continue and gave me confidence to go on. Again thank you to all who gave me an opportunity, supported me, and assisted in any way with this program. It has truly been an honor.

Check out former Wildcat Josh Knight JUCO highlight tape.

Joshua Knight Class of 2018 Guard Shelton State Live Prep Nation highlights Joshua Knight a 2018 Guard from Shelton State Community College.

Thank you Ms. Rush and you deserve the recognition for this great project

Congrats to Michael Randolph Jr for being selected first team All Area.

Also congrats to Eric Milton Jr., Eric Goldsmith, and Vershaun Salter for being named Honorable Mention.

Praying for you Jaylen Clausell.

Was a pleasure watching these young men play together one more time in the Subway Allstar Game. 5 of our 6 seniors made it. Should have been all 6 but very proud of them all.

Thank you Wildcat Family, coaches, players, parents, fans, and alumni for supporting us this year. Though we didn't finish how we wished, 22-4 was a great year. Thank you seniors for your leadership sacrifice and hardwork. Looking forward to next season and building off this year's success

Season Accomplishments

22-4 record
9-1 District record

Senior Accomplishments

3 years on Varsity 61-19

2 back to back 22 win seasons

1 District Runner Up

Congrats to Vershaun Salter for receiving the Above the Rim FCA Award. One of the most humble, hardworking, and selfless players I've ever coached.

Districts start tonight for the Wildcats.
Tipoff 7:30 pm @ Milton vs Milton.
Please come out and support.

Great weekend in Tampa.

Won Friday vs SLAM Academy 79-47
Won Saturday 77-36

Enjoyed the USF vs UCF Game.

Thanks for speaking to the team Derrick Brooks.