Wilde Lake Wildecats
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Conference:
Howard County
Team Page
Schedule
Head Coach:
Rodney Cook
Key Players:
- Dylan Chaney - 6-3, Jr., G
- Trey Cole - 5-10, Sr., G
- Ben Harvey - 6-0, So., G
- Dennis Williams - 6-3, Jr., F
Breakdown:
A couple of days before the season began, the Wilde Lake basketball coaches decided that they needed to get a boost from school community. So they took a page out of the University of Maryland's book and set up a Midnight Madness event where both the boys and girls squads were introduced, there was a dunk competition and giveaways as the gym was packed with fans.
First-year head coach Rodney Cook, who spent the past couple of seasons as the JV coach at Atholton, is hoping to bring a winning tradition to the Columbia school.
"I feel like things are improving here," Cook said. "I feel like the atmosphere is much better and the kids are ready to change their outlook on this season..."
Last season, the Wildecats finished 3-21 overall and won just once in conference play. In 08-09, Wilde Lake have already doubled its win total in conference with a 2-3 record. Cook will depend on junior guard Dylan Chaney and senior guard Trey Cole to play big roles this season. Transfers Ben Harvey and Dennis Williams from Good Counsel and Souley Diallo from Paint Branch look to make an impact.
Next week, the Wildecats will play in the O. Ray Mullis Classic at Cardinal Gibbons next Monday and Tuesday before returning to conference play in January.