Boys basketball questionnaire
Team: Bob Hope School, Port Arthur, Texas
Head coach (year at school):
Lyndon Gilford (2 years)
Head coach’s overall record:
6-32 At school: Bob Hope School
2018-19 record (overall, district, district finish):
6-32, (2-5), 4th place finish
Players to watch (name, pos, height, class):
Joseph Ortiz, Guard, 5’11, Jr.
Aidyn Green, Forward, 6’5 Sr.
Ernesto Alvarez, Guard, 5’10 Sr.
Ethan Airiavbere, Guard/Forward, 6’2 Fr.
John Vazquez, Wing 5’11, Sr.
Amari Reese, Guard, 5’10, So.
Yasuel Santiago Diaz, Guard, 6’0, Jr.
Jose Martinez, Forward, 6’3, Sr.
What will it take to reach your highest goals?
It will take dedication and determination. Hard work throughout practices,
and smart play throughout the games. Making the right smart plays, plus
having great basketball IQ.
What do you like most about your team:
Each player knowing one another skill sets. We have been playing year
around basketball whether its during offseason basketball tournaments or
Spring/Summer Leagues. They have grown to make themselves better along
with their teammates.
What will you have to improve on:
Better talking throughout the game whether its defense, calling better plays
on offense, and knowing what to do under pressure. Also having less
turnovers and keeping the lead when we’re up in late game.
What do you anticipate most about the season:
Seeing where we’ve come from last year. My 1st year as a head coach didn’t go
well, so I know we are a better team this year. Making Bob Hope a household
name for years to come.