Rattlers Shine in Showcases

Four members of the Otero Junior College Men's Basketball program competed in high level showcases this summer. Point guard Perryonte Smith (Milwaukee, Wis), forward Kentwan Smith (Freeport, Bahamas), and post-player Daniel Hield(Freeport, Bahamas) all participated in the 2012  Jerry Mullens Junior College Showcase in St. Louis Missouri on July 14th. All three players will be sophomores for the Rattlers next season and were invited to play in this prestigious JUCO event. Hundreds of 4-year college coaches were on hand to check out some of the best junior college prospects in America.

Also, returning strong-forward Chris Strong (Albuquerque, NM) played in the All-American JUCO Showcase located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event took place during the last weekend in July and was well attended by 4-year college coaches from the highest levels.

The Rattlers will be depending on big contributions from all four of these sophomores as they begin the challenge of defending their 2012 Region IX Championship.