Bethel grad Bacote plays in Old Dominion loss to James Madison

Aaron Bacote, a graduate of Bethel High School, is a freshman guard for the Old Dominion University men's basketball team.

Bethel High School graduate Aaron Bacote contributed two points in Old Dominion's 58-55 home loss to conference rival James Madison on Jan. 2 at the Constant Center in Norfolk, Old Dominion's website reported.

The Old Dominion University freshman guard also recorded five rebounds, one assist and a steal for the Big Blue, who are 2-12 on the season and 0-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Old Dominion's next game is noon Saturday, Jan. 5 at home against Delaware.

Bacote, a 6-foot-5 freshman guard for Old Dominion University, is a 2012 graduate of Bethel High School. The Hampton native averaged 22 points per game to lead the Peninsula District in scoring and was named Peninsula District Player of the Year during his senior year for coach Craig Brehon. He is the son of Ted and Cathy Bacote.

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