Strong Chabot Set For Wagoner Classic

A formidable Chabot men’s basketball team will tip off the new season by hosting the third annual John L. Wagoner Classic, Thursday through Saturday.

The Glads boast a strong cast of returners and an exciting group of newcomers. Chabot is ranked 15th in the California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches Association (CCCMBCA) Preseason Top 20, and No. 8 in the North.

Chabot opens the Classic against Shasta at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Key Chabot returners include Zion Yeargin (6-5, For.), Amani Johnson (6-3, G), Oz Savage (6-7, For.), and Christian Wilson (6-10, Ctr.). Sophomore Malik Merchant (6-2, G) played in 2022-23 for College of San Mateo.

Yeargin and Johnson were first-team all-Coast-North selections last season, and Savage was honorable mention. All three made the conference Freshman Team.

Interim head coach Marquis Glenn is also excited about freshmen newcomers Kamari King, Domonique Trotter, Nate Stroud, and Cayden Kelly.

3rd Annual John L. Wagoner Classic

Nov. 6

2 pm - Shasta College vs. Chabot College

4 p.m. - LA Trade Tech vs. College of Alameda

Friday, Nov. 7

12 p.m. - Chabot vs. LA Trade Tech

2 p.m. - College of Alameda vs. Shasta College

Saturday, Nov. 8

2 p.m. - LA Trade Tech vs. Shasta College

6 p.m. - College of Alameda vs. Chabot College