Team History Page

WINGATE HS GENERALS





School Opened: 1956

Championship Game Appearances - 3

City Championships Won - 2 (1970-A, 1992-B)


Notable Players in School History


Roger Brown
Haskell Garrett
Leroy Greenidge
Frank Hayward
Ron Louder
Wayne Morgan
Troy Pierson
Morris Rivers
Marvin Roberts
Sam Samuel
Mike Truell


Coaches in School History


1956-1965 - Howie Rosenstein
1965-1970 - Jack Kaminer
1970-1971 - Mike Truell
1971-1983 - Mel Goldstein
1983-1986 - Saul Lerner
1986-2019 - Steve Cavalli
2019-2021 Tarik Tazghini
2021-2022 Kavon Baker

Did You Know?


Roger Brown scored 37 points in the 1960 semifinals against the Connie Hawkins led Boys High team!

Roger Brown became a superstar for the Indiana Pacers leading them to 3 ABA championships!

Former coach Mel Goldstein has been the PSAL Boys Basketball Commissioner since 1999.

Current Coach Steve Cavalli has the longest tenure of any coach in school history: 22 years

Former Coach Jack Kaminer coached in college at CCNY!


Wingate Today:


PSAL Division: Brooklyn B West

2007-08 League Record: 10-8

Last Playoff Appearance: 2007-08 (1st Round)



Wingate Links:


PSAL Website Team Page

NY Times Article about Roger Brown



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