Wednesday morning, Lee woke up to the news that Honoré had passed away. he was 19 years old.
Honoré, who recently moved to Wingate University outside Charlotte for his freshman year, was hit by a train near campus on Tuesday night. Died of injuries during the incident. This incident is still under investigation.
In the prestigious Potomac Basketball program, Honoré first and foremost Third son of Keith Honorécoach of the Panthers since 2005.
“We talked about goals before the season,” Lee said. “We wanted to win everything and he wanted to get 1,000 points. And I wanted to make sure he got it.”
Basketball, the sport that drove Honoré six hours south to college, has long been a driving force in his life.
“Everyone says my love for games started when I was younger,” he said in February. I got
It was during middle school when Honoré hung out at the gym in Potomac, watching and sometimes participating in his father’s exercises. He ran sprints with his team, looking up at each crop of panthers.
Honoré became synonymous with Potomac basketball when he entered high school. The three Honore brothers wore his 11, the same number Keith wore when he played for the Potomac in the 1990s.
As a four-year starter, Honore has built a deep resume on the court and earned a rare level of respect locally.
Sherman Rivers, a Patriot coach and former Potomac assistant, said, “It was revered not just countywide, but statewide.”He was a special boy, a special player. You’ll never find anyone to speak badly of him as a whole.”
By his senior year, Honoré had become one of Northern Virginia’s most experienced and talented players. He confidently assumed the role of leader. On a day when he might not have it, Cajun, one of his brothers who is an assistant to the Panthers, gave it to him. Senior Season Cajon delivered the same message before every match.
“We exchanged a small handshake and he said I was the best player in the state. “Coming from him, it gives me confidence.”
Off the court, he helped organize field trips for the team, bringing them closer together. Skinny teens piled up in cars and headed to the movies and malls to form bonds that they hoped would be rewarded on the court.
“It’s like two cars, both of which will be filled with people,” Lee said. “We built trust in each other.”
Honore averaged about 20 points as a senior, earned Cardinal District Player of the Year, and finished the season with All-Met and All-State honors. As you can see, I retired from coaching after the season.
In the spring, Kyle Honoré had his jersey painted on the walls of the Potomac Gym. Under his surname and at his number 11, his career total of points -1,003 was displayed.
“For me, it’s not just about getting 1,000 points,” said Honore. tweeted in april“My family has put so much effort into this program that it’s worth going to the gym and seeing our name on its wall for as long as the school exists.”
