For the seniors on the ERHS basketball team, every practice, every huddle, and every game hits differently this year. With their final season underway, they’re locked in on correcting last year’s mistakes and improving on last season’s 19–12 record, which included a 14–6 region finish and a No. 49 ranking in Maryland. This 2025 squad isn’t just playing to win, they’re playing for their legacy.
Head coach Mr. Chuan Miller believes this senior class is unlike any he’s coached because of how much they’ve grown together. “This group is special,” he said. “I’ve been with them for four years, and they’ve developed strong habits, strong voices, and real leadership.” Mr. Miller explained that the seniors have taken ownership of the team’s culture this season, staying vocal, leading the team’s schemes, and setting the example in how they practice and prepare. Their leadership, he said, is already shaping the mindset of the entire roster. He hopes this group leaves a lasting mark on ERHS. “I want them to be proud of their work and commitment,” he said. “When they look back, they should see that the sky is the limit.” That mindset was built during preseason, which Mr. Miller called a huge factor in getting the team ready. Over the summer, the team spent two months in the weight room, running everyday, and pushing themselves to get in shape for the season. Mr. Miller also pointed to one important leader on the team, Senior Dekare Tyler, who has stepped up to guide his teammates both on and off the court.
Dekare Tyler as a key leader this season, is someone who really stepped up to guide the team both on and off the court. For Tyler, being a senior starter is about more than just playing — it’s about showing how much he’s grown and setting an example for the younger players. “As a senior, I get to show the county how much I’ve improved over the last four years and try to compete in the playoffs for a state championship,” he said. “I want to leave behind a legacy as a role model for the next players at Roosevelt. Taking care of business off the court is just as important as working on your game.”
Tyler said he felt nothing but excitement going into the first practices and opening game. “I’ve put in a lot of work over the last few years to get to this point,” he said. “Playing and being with my team every day has always been exciting, and we’re ready to show how much we’ve grown together. I want this season to be my best, and I plan to be a leader every day, making sure we get a little better each time we hit the court.”
Another senior, David Nwosu, said starting his final season at ERHS is a big deal for him. “It means a lot,” he said. “The ERHS culture is a huge part of my life. I love this school, and I’m ready for the season.” Nwosu wants to leave a positive impact on the program. “I want to show the next players what it means to be part of this team, thinking about the group, not just yourself, and keeping that next-player mentality,” he said. Reflecting on the first practice and opening game, he said, “It was intense and focused, but I was ready. I want this season to define my time here, not just the wins, but by how we grew as a team and played for each other.”
For the ERHS seniors, this season is more than a final run; it’s a chance to leave a lasting legacy. With leaders like Dekare Tyler and David Nwosu pushing their teammates every day, the Raiders are ready to show what determination, teamwork, and heart look like on the court. Every practice, every huddle, and every game is an opportunity to prove that this senior class isn’t just playing to win — they’re playing to be remembered.