The 2012-2013 Otero Men's Basketball team finished with a record of 26-8 and made the Region IX Championship game for the second year in a row. Otero was seeking to defend their 2012 Region IX Championship and make another trip to Hutchinson, Kansas for the NJCAA National Tournament. Unfortunately, the Rattlers were unable to close out North Platte Community College in the last minutes of the final. However, it was still an incredible season for Otero. The Rattlers notched impressive non-conference wins against Air Force Prep, Missouri-West Plains, and New Mexico JC (NJCAA Ranked All Year). Otero placed 2nd in the Region IX South with a conference record of 11-5.
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| 2012-2013 Otero Junior College Men's Basketball |
In the 2013 Region IX Tournament, the Rattlers defeated Miles City, Central Wyoming, and Northwest Wyoming en route to Back to Back Championship games. Sophomores Perryonte Smith, Chris Strong, Yoshio Allen, Andre Reider, and Kallen Link finished as the winningest players in Otero history with a record of 56-14 over the last two seasons. Transfers Jason Armstead, Kentwan Smith, and Daniel Hield all made great impacts in their short time as Rattlers. Freshman Terrell Brown and Chris Golden were both named to the All-Region IX team.
The season is a journey and this journey was unforgettable. This team defended the 2012 Championship all year long and took the best shot of every opponent they faced. Their chemistry and camaraderie couldn't have been better and it was an amazing group to coach on and off the floor. We will remember this TEAM and these guys for a long time...
