However, he still benched several players in the subsequent season. That move, which gained national attention, caused players to huddle in the school's library each day after school to prove they could improve. He set all-time school records for scoring, assists, and steals, all of which remained standing when he took over as Richmond's coach 20 years after graduating. At the half, Richmond was up 28-24. The Oilers were 13-0 at the time of the lockout, and Carters decision cost the program two forfeits and the possibility of an unbeaten season. The lesson their coach tries to drive home is simple. Classreport, Inc. All Rights Reservede0 How they do in school will determine how they do in life.. Glionna left The Times in 2015. Although the varsity team finished a disappointing 6-13 this year, Carter and his players have their eyes set on a higher prize. Carter was flooded with letters of support from all over the country. Richmond Oilers Varsity Boys Basketball Richmond, CA FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos News More / Basketball All-Time Roster Richmond Basketball History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 13 players) Head Coach: Richard Jefferson Kentucky offered the rising prospect on December 30th, 2022, and then hosted him for an official visit on February 2nd, 2023. He coached the Slamball team Rumble. The brief lockout made national news and began a remarkable and sometimes painful transformation for Carter, his players and the entire high school. Coach Ken Carter's 1999 lockout of his Richmond (California) High School basketball team seemed like a story made for the movies. Still, a national spotlight hit Carter in 1999, when, as the head basketball coach at Richmond High School in Richmond, Calif., he locked out his entire undefeated team upon discovering 15 of his 45 players were not honoring contracts they had signed. He played basketball for the same Richmond High School program he would later coach, earning all-league honors after averaging 23.3 points a game his senior season. "When I was a little boy ," he was quoted as saying in the Seattle Times, "I was in the kitchen with my mama, and I took this big wooden spoon she was using to stir some cake batter and talked into it like it was a microphone and said 'Someday they're going to make my life into a movie.'". They were a massive disappointment, yes, but also so transcendent for brief moments. We are one of the premier social networking sites dating back to 2003. But they were the rules, and I wasnt going to back down.". In 2002, Carter was named the head coach of the Los Angeles-based SlamBall team 'Rumble.' "Here was a coach making a stand, telling his athletes they needed to keep their grades up.". . The structure was nice, and they treated me well there. The most effective scheme was Carter's contract that the students had to sign in order to enter the basketball team. The troubles were in the classroom, where many athletes were skipping lessons and blowing off assignments, riding high on a wave of popularity that only an undefeated season can bring. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. family-owned business and yet freely host over a million class websites. ', He was honored with the title of the 'San Francisco Bay Area Entrepreneur of the Year' in 2001 and was the torchbearer of the 2002 'Winter Olympic Games' in Salt Lake City, Utah. It's still the best website out there for classmates to meet, collect their info and advertise their reunions. Carter turned things around in a hurry. www.classreport.org/bravos, There are no fees required for participation on this site. So despite his team's 13-0 record, Coach Ken Carter locked out. He had seven sisters and one brother. Last week, Coach Ken Carter benched his entire team for poor academic performance. He covered a large swath of the American West, writing about everything from people to politics. Selected awards: San Francisco Bay Area Entrepreneur of the Year, 2001; Torchbearer, 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, UT; CityFlight magazine award as one of Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area; NAACP Impact Citizen of the Year; Leadership Award from San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown; California Unsung Heroes Award. The young people of the community were more likely to land in jail than in a college. Carters legacy can be seen in New Orleans, where former player Chris Gibson attended Tulane and has plans to open a hotel. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. 21 Nov. Richmond High Oilers Basketball Thrashed by 63 Points. Jan 11, Richmond (8-6) Win vs. James Madison, 76-69, 15. On Thursday night,. Select the third team from the drop down menu. ), "Just discovered your product today while trying to locate classmates ahead of our 50th reunion in 2020. However, the project was later canceled. The 'Richmond High' student body termed the strict action as the ''Great Lockout.''. And Tuesday showed cracking the books and crashing the boards didn't have to be mutually exclusive. ``We just wanted to get our kids back on track, Carter said. Carter decided to turn things around by taking his players off the court. He was a high-school All-American in basketball and in baseball (as a shortstop). Jan 27, Richmond (11-8) Win vs. George Mason, 79-73, 20. OUR CLASS SITE IS FUNDED THROUGH Richmond, CA USA. The coach didnt allow access to the gym for one week; during a second week, the team was permitted to play its two scheduled games (both victories) but not practice. Duality underpins practically everything about the brief existence of the KD, Harden and Kyrie Nets. He led Rumble to their first Slamball Cup victory in 2001/2002. (Or start one for your Mother, Father, Sister, 'Richmond High' had also performed poorly in basketball for the past 2 decades. James Harden, Rockets Serious About Reunion; Sixers Currently 'Unconcerned', RealGM Radio: Mo Dakhil On The Season So Far (Mar 2023), Lester Quinones, Warriors Agree To 10-Day Contract. Drug abuse and high unemployment plagued the town, and Richmond High had a graduation rate of only around 50 percent. Class of 1965 As part of his off-the-court training, he would take the players on field trips to high-tech firms in Silicon Valley to make them understand the value of education. Please Support Our Class Website in 2023. Joe Thomas, who heads the school's suspension alternative program, said behavioral problems among basketball players have plummeted since the coach's arrival. I've posted a link to the website on our FB group page and vigorously encouraged other classmates to contribute" "It was a good situation for me," Carter said of his George Fox experience. After graduating high school, Carter attended the 'George Fox University' in Oregon on a scholarship. ``If you ask me, thats kind of messed up _ that you cant play because of your grades, he scoffed. In 1997, Carter accepted an offer to coach the high school boys' basketball team at his alma mater. "There's less than 5,000 jobs in all of professional sports that you can make a living," Carter pointed out to Christianity Today. Richmond's young basketballers would have a famous coachthe film Coach Carter grossed over $29 million in its first week of release in 2005 and topped American box-office listsbut it didn't seem likely that his tough philosophy would change. The students were also required to study for 10 hours a week, submit homework on time, and follow a dress code. Thank you and good luck in all your endeavors." She said that the student-athletes would continue to receive tutorials when needed, and that basketball practice has been moved back to 5:30 p.m. to make time for a mandatory two-hour study hall after school. And it worked.. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. They were strict rules, and because of them some of the schools best athletes didnt want to play for me. Jan 4, Richmond (6-6) Loss vs. Southern Methodist, 61-65, 13. Looking back at that crazy 1999 season, Richmond High School Coach Ken Carter was at his wits end with his underachieving basketball team: The problem wasnt on the court, where his players had raced to a 13-0 record--the best ever for the violence-plagued school in this blue-collar East Bay town. I show these boys the facts, how 55% of all inner-city school kids think theyre good enough to play professional sports, he says. On 1/10, the Richmond varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Kennedy (Richmond, CA) by a score of 76-64. It wasnt as if the Richmond players were failing. One day, when his squads showed up for practice, they found the gym door locked and a sign posted outside. He didn't study game films for the team's next opponent. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. After their grades barely met eligibility standards, players on the 1999 squad began breaking their word. But my goal was to get these boys into college, where they could learn to become leaders and come back to this community as productive citizens., Olivers father recalls his sons frustration at seeing the entire team sidelined. Ken put on the pressure, the full-court press on his own team. So, in early January, he padlocked the doors of Richmond's gymnasium, locking out not only members of the varsity squad but also the likewise undefeated junior varsity and freshman players, including his 16-year-old son. He is best known for the punitive measures he took against the 'Richmond' students of the 1999 season for not meeting the disciplinary standards set by him. Find out more. All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. He was a high school All-American on not only the basketball court but also the baseball diamond, where he played shortstop. He didn't study game films for the team's next opponent. It serviced students in a 34 square mile radius . Nov 21 @ Liberty, Richmond (2-1) Win vs. Liberty, 66-63, 4. Performance in areas off the court has been improving since he took the helm last year. Would you like a sneak peek at anon-functioning view of The Office? In 2005, he announced he would return as the junior high-school coach at 'Richmond High.'. On 1/27, the Richmond varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Hercules (CA) by a score of 70-69. Against St. Elizabeth, the Oilers were sharp, despite not having played a game in more than three weeks. Kenny Ray Carter was born on February 13, 1959, in Fernwood, Mississippi, U.S.A. His was a close-knit family and community, which played a crucial role in making him the person he is today. "Its a story about real people finding real solutions to real problems," he says. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. The year before he transferred to Richmond High, the 6-foot-7 forward was doing poorly. On 12/10, the Richmond varsity basketball team lost their away tournament game against Tracy (CA) by a score of 61-52. Carter attended George Fox University in Oregon on a scholarship. Theres a difference.. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Many felt Carter had overstepped his bounds in canceling games without consulting the school board. Leadership Public Schools Richmond (Richmond, CA). Select the first team from the drop down menu. Samuel L. Jackson's portrayal of Carter "captures me perfectly" the coach says. "I put a chain on the gym door with a sign telling them to meet me in the library," Carter recalls. His son, Damien, too, joined the 'U.S. We are a small, But he said he hopes other students, not just his players, can capitalize on the example. Feb 20, Richmond (15-11) Win vs. William & Mary, 82-65, 27. at this time. Nov 14, Richmond (1-0) Win vs. Campbell, 65-59, 2. Coach Carter, www.coachcarter.com (June 18, 2005). Feb 17 @ East Carolina, Richmond (14-11) Loss vs. East Carolina, 48-64, 26. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. The cheerleaders work at the concession stand in between performances to hip-hop hits. Officials acknowledge that only 23 of the schools 209 graduating seniors in 1999 went on to four-year colleges. Richmond Oilers Coach Carter is a 2005 biographical sports drama film directed by Thomas Carter and starring Samuel L. Jackson as Ken Carter, a high school basketball coach who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. Long before Samuel L. Jackson played him on the big screen, the real "Coach Carter" was teaching his students the value of hard work and discipline at Richmond High School. Jan 9, Richmond (7-6) Win vs. UNC Wilmington, 56-47, 14. Richmond went on to reach the state tournament and advance to the second round before getting beat, but the biggest victory wasnt won on the basketball court. We were just coming off a big tournament victory. ``They really are.. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. He graduated as the schools all-time record-holder in scoring, assists and steals - records that would not be broken until his son, Damien, came along 23 years later and broke them all. These Class Members have made We planted ideas in their heads. It was very helpful. It looks GREAT!" We encouraged them to think big and dream big.". His sports-goods shop was vandalized, and his personal property was harmed. Gray Davis showed up for the teams triumphant return to the court in 1999, school officials skipped the event. ADD NEW Part of his success was due to the interest he took in his players off the court. 20th Anniversary! Nov 19 @ UConn, Richmond (1-1) Loss vs. Connecticut, 57-77, 3. On the streets and public basketball courts in Richmond and any other city in America, you see the broken dreams of former high school legends who got left behind by life, Carter says. 1959 in Fernwood, MS; moved with family to Richmond, CA; children: Damien. With a smile, their former coach cut them short: That sign said it all: Basketball was out until the team got its academic life in order.. Indicates an included photo, ADD NEW We didnt know what to make of it, added Oliver. Richmond High's captain carried his team and never let up, regardless of the score. John M. Glionna is a former national reporter for the Los Angeles Times, based in Las Vegas. "But I think we can shoehorn this to motivate other students in the school.". We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Select the first team from the drop down menu. "Dr. Crabbs helped me develop a different way of thinking, and once you change someones vision of the world, he is never the same.". Having grown up with both parents in the home, Carter often pointed out to interviewers that only seven of the 45 students in his basketball program at Richmond could say the same. He also oversees the Coach Carter Foundation, a nonprofit mentoring program for minority youths. You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." Carter founded a publishing company, Prime Time Publishing, and authored several motivational print and audio products including 101 Ways to Earn a Higher GPA. "I give them three minutes" to talk, Carter explained to Suzanne Espinosa Solis of the San Francisco Chronicle. His life was stable enough that he could dream big dreams. Coach Carter is scheduled for a Jan. 14, 2005 release. In 1997, Carter began his coaching career with the high-school boys' basketball team at his alma mater. After the teams 14th straight victory, the players got a private audience with Davis. We are so appreciative! "We came out and made our own statement," said Damien Carter, a sophomore guard with a 3.7 grade-point average. Jan 20 @ American, Richmond (9-8) Win vs. American, 66-63, 18. Wayne Oliver, a 6-foot-7 senior who thrilled the crowd with his slam dunks, shrugged later when asked what he did all week instead of basketball. Do you have a blog? On 1/18, the Richmond varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against El Cerrito (CA) by a score of 76-48. The ultimate outcome of Carter's crusade, however, was inspiring enough to carry the film on its own: half the players on Carter's 1998-99 Richmond squad were admitted to college, as compared with only two dozen of the school's 200-member graduating class in 2000. Feb 10 @ James Madison, Richmond (13-10) Loss vs. James Madison, 61-71, 24. The school has also purchased dozens of new computers, and officials say overall student attendance at classes is on the rise. The Richmond school board questioned whether he had the right to unilaterally lock the gym facility and reopened it at one point. The self-proclaimed education governor called Carter a hero. "Go Oilers!" first contributor? In 2002, Carter became the head coach of the Rumble, a SlamBall team in Los Angeles; SlamBall was a new team sport that combined basketball, football, and gymnastics, being fought out on a floor-level trampoline surface. Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. A week after the chaos, Carter mellowed down to some extent. The contract called for players to turn in all homework, not be tardy to class, sit in the front row in each of their classes, and to be good examples and leaders on campus. CLICK HERE TO And, remarkably, he says he never had to ante up money for another of his contracts stipulations: If a player didnt receive an athletic or academic college scholarship offer, Carter would pay his way though college. But the school says it has begun programs to help its students win scholarships and expects the number of its graduates entering four-year schools to rise steadily. "We're noticing the kids now need influence earlier and earlier. On 12/8, the Richmond varsity basketball team lost their away tournament game against Miramonte (Orinda, CA) by a score of 72-31. He didn't study ESPN's "SportsCenter" for a clever new pivot move. Carter locked the doors of Richmond's gymnasium, thus locking out the varsity team, the undefeated junior varsity, and the freshman players (including his son). All the players from the 1999 team are in it - theyre in the crowd during games - and it really does a good job of telling the story.". Married and with a son coming up on high school and college, Carter was proud of these accomplishments but looked to wider horizons. And it can be seen in his son, Damien, who was accepted to West Point Academy upon graduation. Can you help keep this site online for another year? The lockout gained praises all over the state, but Carter experienced some opposition, too, which eventually took a violent turn. Some of his other achievements include being part of 'CityFlight' magazines list of the ''Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area'' and winning awards such as the 'NAACP Impact Citizen of the Year' award, the 'Leadership Award' (from San Francisco mayor Willie Brown),and the 'California Unsung Heroes Award. Please read Our Story, ClassTraQ 11.003 Software Copyright 2003 - 2017 Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). He locked his team out of the gym and directed them. In the face of criticism from both parents and school officials, he benched his entire 45-player roster on the varsity, junior varsity and freshman squads. One educator who worked with Carter later described him to San Francisco Chronicle writer Chip Johnson as "a little country bumpkin who has a lot of stories and a unique way of telling them." A brick was thrown through the window of Carter's sporting-goods shop, and a passer-by spat on his car. Born in tiny Fernwood, Mississippi (near McComb) around 1959, Carter grew up in a close-knit family and community. He grew up with seven sisters and a brother. Teacher Jim Lynch, who has taught several of Carter's players, said he would begin using it as a motivator for other students in his classroom. His campaign has prompted a Web site, https://www.coachcarter.com, and the teams story may soon become the subject of a TV movie. CLICK HERE TO Carter agreed to take the Richmond coaching post only on the condition that he be given full control over the basketball program. ', In 2002, he founded the non-profit organization 'Coach Ken Carter Foundation,' which helps young people from underprivileged communities by providing them adequate educational opportunities and promoting student-related projects. VIEW ALL. "I could give a speech every day for the rest of my term and it would never be as eloquent as what Coach Carter has done here," Davis said. It was his play at Contra Costa that caught the attention of George Fox basketball coach Sam Willard, who recruited the quick, 5-foot-10 guard to run the Bruins backcourt for the 1980-81 season. ``I disciplined them. Carter invested in his home community, opening a sporting-goods store, a barbershop, and a hair salon in a block of downtown buildings that he eventually purchased. Richmond High School Basketball Richmond Basketball OVERALL 7-21 0.25 Win % LEAGUE 1-11 7th Tri-County - Stone HOME3-5 AWAY4-13 NEUTRAL0-3 PF1432 PA1977 STREAK4L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Post a Video Share team highlights with fans & media Microsoft alone has 15,000 millionaire employees working there. Carter once again demonstrated his commitment to education in 2000 when he rode a human-powered kick scooter 90 miles from Richmond to Sacramento during a state school funding debate. When he was a teenager, he recalled, his classmates might try to steal sodas from a neighborhood shop, but he was more likely to find the store's owner and ask whether he could sweep the floor or do something else to earn the soda. By the time they get to high school, they're already set in their ways." Carter parlayed his business knowledge into success back home in Richmond, where he owned four businesses at one time - a sporting goods store, a T-shirt business, a hair salon and a barbershop. Half of Carter's 19981999 Richmond squad was able to join colleges and universities such as the 'University of California' and the 'University of Nevada' in Las Vegas. But they signed contracts with the coach back in September to maintain a 2.3 GPA, and they were falling short. This site is to be operated by members of our class. But all Davis and Gioia's emphasis on the importance of education was like preaching to the choir. Jan 30 @ UNC Wilmington, Richmond (11-9) Loss vs. UNC Wilmington, 65-73, 21. VIEW ALL. "It was good to go to a small-town city like Newberg. They were faster, stronger, more focused and, in the end, perhaps a little smarter than their opponents. We need a Class Administrator. RUHS Site Coordinator The reality is there are only four real contenders. He only did what he felt was right. Jan 2, Richmond (6-5) Win vs. East Carolina, 83-60, 12. On 12/15, the Richmond varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Summit K2 (El Cerrito, CA) by a score of 60-40. "We had failed as a program," says Carter, a George Fox student in the early 1980s. The . (His son Damien later broke the assists and steals records.) Carter wanted to improve the condition of not only the school but of the whole community, and for this, he put up the condition of being able to exercise full authority and control over the school's basketball team, before accepting the offer. VIEW ALL BIOGRAPHIES. He also received a decent consulting fee for the film 'Coach Carter.' Looks good!" Classreport holds a special place in the hearts of our users: Carter also took his students, some of whom didn't realize that there were forests in California, on a trip to one of the state's preserves of giant redwood trees. 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