Recruiting Report: Desmond Bessent (2017)

<h2>October 22, 2015</h2><p>Dual-sport star <strong>Desmond Bessent </strong>excels on both the gridiron as an offensive tackle, and and the hardwood as a center for the Buccaneers.</p> <p>And thought the talented junior is certainly a capable basketball player, his interest is coming in for his football prowess at the moment.  </p> <p>“Currently there are several schools showing interest, but football programs. To my knowledge I have not been contacted for basketball yet,” said Bessent, who defined his hoops happenings to PHF.</p> <p>“I played in a couple tournaments this offseason, however I spent the majority of the season and summer training with my school&#39;s football team,” said the 6-foot-8 center “My strengths are rebounds and defending in the post and perimeter. I need to improve my scoring, I would like to work on my free-throws and start taking more shots. I am working everyday to improve my game and hope to have a great season ahead.”</p> <p>As he heads into his junior season with First Coast, Bessent will focus on playing within his role on the team, and a state championship is the goal.</p> <p>“With First Coast this season I’ll be asked to rebound, score, hustle on defense and offense, and just play my role,” said Bessent, <em>PHF’s </em>92nd-ranked 2017. “My goal is to stay healthy, work hard, and contribute anyway I can in helping my team win a state championship”</p>