When senior guard Bo Ogden decided to transfer from St. Michaels to Westlake, he completely changed the complexion of the Chaparrals basketball team. Ogden has led Westlake to an 18-6 start, helping them come back from a halftime deficit and win their district opener against Bowie Jan. 6 by scoring 31 points. Ogden committed to Texas Sept. 30 on Al Bennett Court in front of hundreds. However, his sights are set beyond college. “I hope to continue my career in the NBA someday,” Ogden said. 

Since becoming a Chaparral, Ogden has used his versatility to score the ball efficiently, but he has also played a key role in four offensive explosions of over 70 points for Westlake. “Bo has tried really hard to fit in and be a part of the team, even to his own fault sometimes,” head coach Robert Lucero said. “He could probably shoot every play, but he makes the right play. It’s been great to see him fitting in with the team.”

Aside from Ogden’s scoring volume — he’s averaging over 20 points per game — his high-flying

dunks have ignited packed-out student sections this season. “If I have an opportunity to dunk it, that’s what I’m going to do,” Ogden said. “I try to [dunk] as much as I can.”

Ogden adds an element to Westlake that they have been missing since former Kansas Jayhawk KJ Adams was a Chaparral: a go-to scorer that can get a bucket in almost any situation. Ogden has used his scoring prowess to help win crucial games this year, including a 71-68 shootout against Reagan early into the season. “This season, I had a great game against Reagan,” Ogden said. “I scored 41 points in overtime

on the road.” Ogden also helped St. Michaels win the TAPPS State Championship with a game winner in the

final game, continuing his decorated four-year varsity career. 

However, his proudest moment was representing the USA in the 2024 3x3 U-18 World Cup, Ogden said. Alongside college stars Kingston Flemings, Nik Khamenia and Amir Jenkins, Ogden helped the USA take home the gold medal in Shanghai.

Even with experiences like this, Ogden has stayed grounded throughout his career. Despite picking up his first offer, from SMU, before he even started high school, he has never let the outside noise affect him.

“My advice to younger kids playing basketball would be to not worry about the rankings or hype and to continue to work hard and get better every day,” Ogden said.

Ogden and the Chaparrals will look to take home the program’s first State Championship and 11th straight District Title behind his senior leadership.