About Us. Latest Updates. And it was that disrespect that drew Muggsy to basketball. Title: Robert Hughes, Dunbar High School basketball coach Creator: Heptig, Vince (Photographer) Description: Coach Robert Hughes with his basketball players at Dunbar High School. That was in the early 90s And that was when I was a young kid in Pikeville, Kentucky, and its always been something that Ive admired from afar.. A former assistant track coach at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison Friday for sexually abusing seven students. Coach Bob Wade had found success as head coach of the Dunbar High Poets. Hughes Jr. has coached Dunbar since 2005, taking over the job from his father, Robert Hughes Sr., who was the nation's all-time winningest boys basketball coach. His time on the Hornets is still well-remembered, with Bogues holding the franchise records for career assists and steals as of 2021. Locals oftenhad to contract their enslaved women and men out to work at hotels andshipyards to prevent financial losses. I wouldnt have come back for just any high school job, but the opportunity to serve here Paul Laurence Dunbar as the head boys basketball coach was something that I only dreamed about, Garvin said. To think I've been able to do this for 41 years, it made me realize I've been around. Whenever Lafayette and Cecil went up against each other, the whole city would come and fill the gym. Williams headed to Georgetown, Reggie Lewis went to play for Northeastern, and Muggsy attended Wake Forest. Trotwood-Madison hired former Dunbar coach Pete Pullen as its new boys basketball coach at Thursday night's school board meeting. At the rec center, a certain, shorter, high-energy player drew his attention. To read more, see Baltimore Sports: Stories from Charm City, edited by Daniel A. Nathan. Heres when (and who) the Cats will play. Justin Walker. Windstorm knocked it down. 1 ranked team in Florida. Support my work with a digital subscription, 2023 Girls Sweet 16: View the bracket for Kentuckys high school basketball state tourney. . I consider this home, Garvin said with his wife, Latanza, and one of his daughters, Jaila, with him for the announcement. A large brawl broke out where students and adults were seen swinging and pulling each other off. Dunbars incredible basketball success in the early 1980s matched in Charm City perhaps only by Calvert Halls success and the juxtaposition of these two schools illustrates the complex social, athletic, educational, and political contexts in which Baltimore high school basketball at the time was embedded. But despite his NBA success, Bogues best memories playing basketball were actually long before. I love the game today, he said. Dunbar High School defied the odds and in the process changed America. 1400 Orleans Street Baltimore, MD 21231 443-642-4478. "I'm 64 years old. FWISD Board Approves 2023-2024 School Calendar. The state tournament gets underway Wednesday in Rupp Arena. In just his second season, he helped steer the Tigers to a district championship while coaching his son T.J., then a senior. Dunbar, with a traditionally black student body, resides amid five housing projects in Baltimores poor east side and remains central to the Baltimore City Public School system. As the crack epidemic swept across inner-city America in the early 1980s, the streets of Baltimore were . Wiping out every opponent, Dunbar was so good that they felt their practices were more intense than actual games. I have watched some film, and Im very impressed by what Coach Chalk did with the program., We just want to continue to build on the foundation that (Chalk) set, and hopefully get to that regional championship, Garvin said. On 2/4, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their neutral non-conference game against Bishop Ready (Columbus, OH) by a score of 69-53. The house would be packed with hundreds of onlookers to see Bogues, Williams, Wingate, and Lewis go at it. In 1999, Garvin began his coaching career as an assistant at Tates Creek. Since retiring in 2001, Muggsy has coached in the WNBA, coached high school basketball, and been a team ambassador for the Charlotte Hornets. 11. These communities fell into economic and social disrepair as the economy dwindled throughout the civil rights era and many AfricanAmericans lost the relatively well-paying industrial jobs that left the city. His feisty and fast-paced style of play has no doubt influenced the league in the modern era. About Us. Dorrian Sands scored 19 points for the Bears (18-4 overall . Bottom line: Walter "Buck" Van Huss was a legendary high school basketball coach who spent his entire career in Tennessee first at Hampton High, then at Dobyns-Bennett High. Register to let other graduates of Dunbar High School find and contact you. But once the ball was tossed and play began, opponents of Baltimore's Dunbar High School . August 8, 2017. The Wildcats lost the 2006 championship to South Oak Cliff, but South Oak Cliff was later stripped of that honor, giving the title to Dunbar instead. Remembering Dunbar's Magical 82-83 Teams. Tim Maloney's 41-year career on the sidelines came to an abrupt end earlier this week when he announced he was retiring as the Dunbar High School boys' basketball coach after four-plus seasons due to health concerns. Darryl Prue, basketball coach of Alexandria (Va.) City HIgh School (ACHS), is out of work after starring in a viral video that showed him coming from the gym floor into the stands during a Tuesday night game against host Wakefield. Athletic Director - Murray Garvin. The poets legacy includes schools, parks, hotels, andlibraries across the country named in his honor. The 19821983 team was so talented that Reggie Lewis, who became Northeastern Universitys fourth all-time leading scorer, a two-time conference player of the year, a first-round NBA draft pick, a NBA All-Star, and the captain of the Boston Celtics, could not even crack the Dunbar starting lineup. Wade could sense the talent in Muggsy and his friends, and he knew that all of these guys would be in high school around the same time. Jo Jo Hunter from Mackin HS against McNamara 57 pts.Chris Wright St.Johns vs.Bishop Walsh (108-35) 2007 53 pts. PLD Coaches, Team Websites, & Schedules. Featuring four future NBA players, the Dunbar Poets from 1981-1983 have made their case to be the best high school basketball team of all time. January 13, 2022. 1:31. Accessed, Original image part of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries. Basketball - Girls; Bowling. Each student-athlete has a support system around them inclusive of a head coach, position coach, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainers, teachers, college advisors, and more to aid in the developmental process that includes. Dunbar is set to open its season against DeSoto on Nov. 15. And a trip back to Muggsys roots revealed the foundation for such a team. He declined comment when reached by WFAA on Thursday. UTA Libraries Digital Gallery. April 28, 2022 11:11 AM. 1280 Mr. Daniels and 239 461-5322 ext. Image of principal Marlon Ball from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, Kentucky. With families sometimes struggling to make ends meet, the one thing these kids could count on was a ball and a hoop, and their local rec league team tearing it up. A member of the Dunbar High Poets in Baltimore, Bogues and Coach Bob Wades Poets went 59-0 over two seasons in the early 80s. Fort Worth's Dunbar High School basketball coach, Robert Hughes, watches action during tryouts for the team; student not identified. Wil Jones, a record-setting basketball player at American University and head basketball coach of University of the District of Columbia National Champions, Division II, 1982. 2023 Kentucky boys high school basketball scores and brackets from every region, 2023 Kentucky girls high school basketball scores and brackets from every region, Kentucky girls high school basketball scores, brackets for every 2023 district tournament, Kentucky boys high school basketball scores, brackets for every 2023 district tournament. Jared Peck, the Herald-Leaders Digital Sports Writer, covers high school athletics and has been with the company as a writer and editor for more than 20 years. jason.spinks@k12.dc.gov (G)Varsity Basketball (B) Varsity Basketball: Damon Singletary: coachdsingletary20@gmail.com (G) Varsity Bowling: Tiffany Jackson: tiffanyr.Jackson . Basketball coaching career. Elgin "Rabbit" Baylor, Spingarn High School v. Phelps Vocational, 2/5/1954 57 pts. His undying dedication to his players paid off. And to be back in the great state of Kentucky is an absolute dream come true.. On 2/3, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Ponitz Career Tech (Dayton, OH) by a score of 52-50. Expand All. With Bogues and Williams from Lafayette, and Wingate and Lewis from Cecil, the bad blood was on display right away. In a stunning turnaround, the same crowd that had been laughing at his size just hours before was now chanting his name. Coach Lyle Dunbar. On 1/24, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Woodward (Cincinnati, OH) by a score of 59-57. Many may know Paul Laurence Dunbar as the high school once attended by Tupac Shakur but, in basketball circles, it was the home of a team that Slam magazine referred to as the greatest high school . Fall Sports. Taking it upon himself to win this game, Bogues led Dunbar to a dominating victory, 84-59. Wingate, Lewis, and Reggie Williams all transferred to Dunbar, but Muggsy was held up a year in 1980. Daniels starred for the University of . Tommy Ricks, Dunbar High School boys basketball player (1962-1965) Greg Lott, Lubbock High football player (1961-1964) . At the time, they celebrated his on-court brilliance. On that night in 2015, in that high-rise lounge overlooking the city, Muggsy walked into his surprise birthday party and unexpected wedding. School leader: Yetunde Reeves. His advice to kids today? 5:34 PM EDT, Sat September 10, 2022. Nineteen eighty-threegraduates Tyrone Muggsy Bogues, Reggie Lewis, and Reggie Williams the latter teamed with Wingate on Georgetowns 1984 national championship team enjoyed lengthy and notable NBA careers. Hughes Jr. has coached Dunbar since 2005, taking over the job from his father, Robert Hughes Sr., who was the nation's all-time winningest boys basketball coach. His family and friends eagerly chanted his name. Just as a stunned crowd in a Camden High gym did almost 40 years earlier. From 1981 to 1983, the boys' team at Dunbar High School in East Baltimore couldn't be stopped. From 1981 to 1983, Dunbar High was the most powerful team in high school basketball. According to the Texas Penal Code, Assault by Offensive Contact occurs when a person "intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.". According to certain teammates, they said Muggsy was freezing them out in games. But college recruiting was no easy field. Volleyball- Jenni Morgan - 2022 Schedule, Girls soccer - Marcel Simo - 2022 Schedule (Updated FCSS Schedule), Cross County- Alex Huellemeier - 2022 Schedule, Boys Basketball -Murray Garvin - 22-23 Schedule, Girls Basketball - Erik Daniels - 22-23 Schedule, Swimming - Cole Pleasants - 22-23 Schedule, Softball - Shelby Shanks - 2023 Schedule, Track - Grayson Brookshire - 2023 Schedule, Boys Lacrosse - Michael Fredlock - 2023 Schedule. Im delighted to be back home. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries. State championships: 5 (1963, 1965, 1967, 1993, 2003) He was the first player that I noticed at Dunbar High School. School honors greats. At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. The goal was to build endurance, strength, and of course, character. Its no secret, next years team is very talented, and theyre capable, Garvin said. Indeed if Muggsy had never believed in himself, if he had never visualized what he could become he wouldnt be the player and man he is today. Wade wanted to establish hard-working habits that they didnt get from their environment outside of school walls. But what no one knew at the time what no one dared dream was that they were witnessing four future high school stars, future college standouts, and eventually, future NBA players. The final seconds tick off the scoreboard. On 1/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Trotwood-Madison (Trotwood, OH) by a score of 64-48. We have a lot of seniors and we want to go out with a bang, so hopefully, we can do that. The average age of a coach is 33 years old. January 14, 2023. Hail to the Dunbar BulldogsHail to our pride and honorHail, Hail, to Red and BlackOur colors will shineRed! . Joe Dean Davidson, 50, former basketball coach at Dunbar High School whose teams won six Interhigh League titles and one city championship, died May 11 at Prince George's . Sept 15, 2022. Above all else, believe in yourself and your dreams. Before he inherited his winningest teams, Wade would walk over to watch the kids in the area play. Despite all of its accolades, awards, and honors, the undefeated 1982Dunbar team may not have been Baltimores best. David Wingate left for Georgetown at seasons end, and guard Gary Graham went to UNLV. After college, Wingate, Williams, Lewis, and Bogues were all drafted and migrated to the NBA. Ball has been put on administrative leave. Garvin replaces Steve Chalk, who resigned in April after coaching the team for nine seasons. The 64-year-old Maloney, who had open heart surgery in 2018, was recently told by his doctor that for his long-term health prognosis, it was necessary for him to stop coaching. 46-year-old . Muggsy Bogues was a legend in Charlotte Hornets franchise history, and the engine of the greatest high school basketball team to ever play the game. Coming from college to the prep level, Garvin says it was always his dream to coach high school basketball and to serve the community and youth just like his high school coach when he was young. Even more surprising, he didnt realize he was walking into a surprise wedding his own. The Lafayette projects were just a quick stroll away from Dunbar High, and Wade knew of the troubles and struggles that his kids faced on a daily basis. Tim Maloney's 41-year career on the sidelines came to an abrupt end earlier this week when he announced he was retiring as the Dunbar High School boys' basketball coach after four-plus . Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. Murray Garvins return to Lexington to become head boys basketball coach at Paul Laurence Dunbar marked a homecoming for him in two ways when he was introduced in the schools gym on Friday. Visualize it and stay on that path. From Ernie Cage '58 and Adrian Dantley '73 to Victor Oladipo '10, Markelle Fultz '16, and Justin Moore '19, there have been many All-Americans who have played at DeMatha. Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Thurgood-Marshall Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Woodward Game Highlights - Jan. 24, 2023 on Jan 24, 2023. Five of these economically ravaged housing projects Lafayette Courts, Somerset, Latrobe Courts, Lester Morton, and Douglas Holmes surrounded Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, which naturally felt the effects, too, asdrugs and violence became more commonplace along with the economicand social blight. Christian County High School. Dunbar High School (Baltimore, Maryland) 9 Players (Tie) Members of the 1981-82 Dunbar basketball team, from left to right: Darryl Wood, Reggie Lewis, Reggie Williams, Tim Dawson, Jerry White and Muggsy Bogues (center, with ball). Hughes Jr. will remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, Ramsey said. Outside of the small number of thoseenslaved, Baltimore was home to an extensive population of free AfricanAmericans, more than any other city in the antebellum period. Dunbar High School. The University of Arkansas Press advances the mission of the University of Arkansas by publishing peer-reviewed scholarship and literature of enduring value. Title: Robert Hughes, Dunbar High School basketball coach Creator: Jenkins, Ron (Photographer) Description: Fort Worth's Dunbar High School basketball coach, Robert Hughes, watches action during tryouts for the team; student not identified. Under Hernandez, Wilson appeared in four straight D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association championship games, winning three. With their dominance, they were unofficially crowned the best high school team of all time by many. Calvert Hall, an overwhelmingly white Catholic school located just outside of Baltimores eastern city limits, represents the results of the white flight that affected Baltimores demographics, which was true of many American cities in the middle of the twentieth century. Andrews became the winningest high school basketball coach in the country in 2010 when she passed Robert Hughes, the retired boys' coach at Dunbar High in Fort Worth. Coach Wade pounced on that, and preached teamwork and togetherness. To me, even at the very core, the stories of Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues, Reggie Lewis, David Wingate, Reggie Williams and coach Bob Wade embodied . When I was first approached by ESPN Films to co-direct a film on the 1981-82 and 1982-83 Dunbar High School basketball program, instantly I knew that this would be a thrilling and unique opportunity. January 14, 2010- To this day, it still shocks former Dunbar High School basketball coach Bob Wade when he thinks back to June 1993, when he first heard that his star former student, 27-year-old Reggie Lewis, 6'7" and 195 pounds, the top scorer and center for the Boston Celtics, had suddenly collapsed and died during basketball shoot-around. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) Murray Garvin was introduced Friday as the new head coach for the Paul Laurence Dunbar boys basketball team. They took Coach Wades words to heart. A large, mustachioed man with a fashionable broad, open collar splayed over . On 2/7, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Urbana (OH) by a score of 45-40. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Coach punched in face during basketball brawl at Mariner High School, Fort Myers High School hosts annual Unified Basketball Game, Mariner girls soccer going for back-to-back state titles, Punta Gorda man sentenced to 29 years in prison for sexually abusing minor, Everything is burnt: Family speaks after home lost in Collier Co. wildfire, Manatee distressed from red tide rescued in Lee County, New Florida bill would impose restrictions on gender-affirmative care, North Port man crashed through FHP homicide investigation. The following year, in 1981, Bogues transferred for his junior season (high school for them was just three years). First day of official practice for Fall Sports is August 2, 2022. Mrs. Dec 18, 2004. March 8, 2003 - Dunbar goes on to win the 4A state title, defeating Dallas SOC 79-65 in the semis and Beaumont Ozen 66-54 in the final. The boys basketball coach at Dunbar High School in Fort Worth is on leave after a student reported inappropriate behavior to the school district, Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV reported . March 4, 1978. May 15, 2021 11:52 AM. In 1956, Dunbar joined the Maryland Scholastic Association (MSA)with three other historically black schools, integrating the organization.One year later, the Poets won their first MSA championship by defeatingLoyola High School, a team that like Calvert Hall presented a numberof contrasts from Dunbar. Boasting four future NBA players, the Poets took the life out of their opponents and their gyms. Film tells rest of their success story. And if you can win against competition here in the area, you can compete in the state.. The second is Ms. Dorothy Gaters, Girls Basketball Coach at John Marshall High School, Chicago. The largeand increasingly free black community in Baltimore created vast social networks in the postCivil War years. Baltimore has a history of tension regarding race. Darrell Browder - c/o . Sixteen schools to secure berths through regional championships this weekend. But the crowd that filled the Sky Lounge, now, celebrated him for his off-court character and who he had become as a person. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School; PLD Athletics; Visit the PLD Lamplighter Sports Center for schedules and coverage of PLD Athletics. Even Camden star Billy Thompson was laughing along. Throughout the 1950s, Cainsteams were perennially among the best local high school basketball squads. Hughes Jr. has led Dunbar to three state tournament appearances. Despite having no seniors, the Bulldogs twice beat rival Lexington Catholic, the first win knocking the Knights from the undefeated ranks and a No. The official Facebook page for Fort Worth ISD's Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. On 2/24, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Tippecanoe (Tipp City, OH) by a score of 47-38. Each era has its uniqueness. Murray Garvin's return to Lexington to become head boys' basketball coach at Paul Laurence Dunbar marked a homecoming for him in two ways when he was . In the first half of the twentieth century, Washington D.C's Dunbar High was an academically elite public school, despite being racially segregated by law and existing . Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Pickerington North Game Highlights - Jan. 14, 2023 on Jan 14, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Stivers School for the Arts Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023 on Jan 17, 2023. All paperwork should be completed and students should be cleared to participate before practicing any sport. "Of course . The elder Hughes was inducted into . Ive spent the last 20 years coaching college basketball on every level. A A. CAPE CORAL, Fla. An all-out brawl was caught on video at a basketball game between Ida Baker and Dunbar High School Wednesday evening. Arlington, TX 76019 0. High School, Fort Worth Dunbar (Texas) High School. Growing up, the two friends would always play on the same team together. Proudly created withLAS, Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Dunbar High School -Directions, 101 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-698-3762. places an emphasis on overall player growth and development while also providing significant opportunities for collegiate exposure throughout the year. The team subsequently won the Division II Boys Basketball State Championships four times in 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2012. Each student-athlete has a support system around them inclusive of a head coach, position coach, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainers, teachers, college advisors, and more to aid in the developmental process that . On August 8, ESPN released a 30 For 30 documentary titled "Baltimore Boys" about the special high school basketball teams at Dunbar High School in Baltimore, Md. ", From 2018:Former Mariner coach Tim Maloney returns 'home' to lead Dunbar boys basketball. Today is winter solstice, yet outdoor temperatures in the 60s have transformed the home of Baltimore's premier high school basketball dynasty . Coaching Staff. "I grew up in the era of Darnell Burton. By Jared Peck. Its rumored that Coach Wade laid a punch or two on recruiters who tried to do his players dirty. Dunbar Athletics places an emphasis on overall player growth and development while also providing significant opportunities for collegiate exposure throughout the year. On 1/30, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Thurgood Marshall (Dayton, OH) by a score of 74-66. When the small-of-stature Muggsy was announced in the starting lineup, the whole Camden High gym laughed and jeered. 50 years young and a family man, Tyrone Muggsy Bogues stepped into the 50th-floor lounge unassumingly. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. But Garvin has had plenty of other success since his three years as a Tates Creek boys basketball assistant in the last 1990s. The Fort Worth district has hired Swan Lacy, a former Dunbar player, to coach the team in Hughes Jr.'s absence, Ramsey told WFAA. Hughes was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. Distanced both physically and figuratively, Bogues was itching until the day he could rejoin his friends. Cape Coral police say Church ran from the stands on Wednesday night at Mariner High School in Cape Coral and assaulted the coach. The 19821983 team followed with a 310 campaign and a number-one national ranking. . After being contacted by FWISD, Fort Worth Police issued a Class C misdemeanor citation to coach Robert Hughes Jr. for Assault by Offensive Contact. 71-year-old man with dementia missing in Fort Worth, Expect mostly sunny skies this weekend after severe weather hits North Texas, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Doncic scores 42, Irving 40 as Mavs outlast 76ers 133-126, Luka Doncic enters 2022-23 season as odds-on favorite for NBA MVP, Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey from 1998 NBA Finals sells for record $10.1 million at auction. Identifier: AR406-6-3144, Robert Hughes, Dunbar High School basketball coach, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/, Item: Robert Hughes, Dunbar High School basketball coach. BALTIMORE -- The head football coach at Dunbar High School, who is also a school police detective, is under investigation by the FBI for possible time .