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The next step an enlarged heart ended Deshawn caldwell’s basketball career, which eventually led him to OSU as a manager.

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Caldwell’s near-death experience leads him to OSU d ekota g r egory editor-in-chief @ d e kotag r egory

DeShawn Caldwell doesn’t remember the best basketball game of his career.

As a junior at Edison High School in Tulsa, Caldwell scored a season-high 12 points.

Despite being 8-15, Edison had momentum as playoffs started and Caldwell had earned more playing time. But Caldwell’s career-best was also his last.

Today, nearly two years later, Caldwell is a member of the Oklahoma State men’s basketball program, but as a manager, not a player.

“I never thought it would come to an end like that,” Caldwell said.

“It was tough, because at the end of junior year, I was starting to hear from some coaches. When you’re playing sports, that’s one of your goals: to try and go play in college. When you’ve been working all your life for that, and it just comes to an end and there’s nothing you can do about it; that was probably the toughest part for me.”

At the center of the court at Edison Preparatory Athletic Center, there’s a white eagle with a green and black outline, nearly identical to the Philadelphia Eagles’ logo. That’s where, every day at the FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018

end of practice, Edison basketball coach Michael Parish had his team gather. That’s where, on Feb. 23, 2016, Caldwell collapsed.

“When I woke up in the hospital, I had no idea what happened or anything,” Caldwell said.

“It was just like I was asleep.”

Caldwell woke up from a coma three days later. He had stopped breathing because of an enlarged heart, which previous physicals never detected. While others called for help, Parish performed CPR. Caldwell’s pulse had stopped, but Parish revived him, per Caldwell.

Parish said although the coaching staff maintained Caldwell’s vitals until emergency responders arrived, Caldwell’s pulse stopped two more times while in paramedics’ care.

Because he was without a pulse multiple times, Caldwell lost memory of the situation and up to two weeks before.

“It’s really unbelievable,” Caldwell said.

“My doctor said I was one of the most healthiest kids he had. For something like this to even happen, it’s crazy.”

Parish painted the image of Caldwell lying on the wood at half court, paramedics around him, trying to revive him as teammates and coaches were still gath-

ered. When Caldwell’s mother, Angela, eventually got there, she was told her son didn’t have any vital signs.

“It was a really scary scene,” Parish said. “(His mother) is thinking her son’s passed away right there on the floor. There are no words. Usually we can find positives in almost every situation, but when you’re dealing with something like that, a young man’s life, it’s bigger than a game. He was very lucky, to say the least.”

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DeShawn Caldwell (second from left) sways to the alma mater with members of the OSU basketball team.

*** When Caldwell woke up, there was a light pink bracelet around his right wrist. Embroidered in the silicone bracelet are the words, “God Loves Me.” It hasn’t slid off his wrist since.

“I never take it off because I feel like it’s a sign, it’s a symbol to remind me whenever I’m getting down to look at it and realize I’m really not supposed to be alive,” Caldwell said. “Just stay positive in every situation, make the best out of every day.”

Caldwell hasn’t always been as positive as he seems. He has cried. He has had nightmares. He used to go to the gym by himself, just to think about his expired athletic career.

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Caldwell had played basketball and football since fifth grade. Even after he was forced to retire, he still woke up early every morning to work out or get shots up. It was habit.

“I wouldn’t feel right not getting up and going to the gym,” Caldwell said.

So, Caldwell found a reason to stay in the gym. He served as an assistant coach under Parish during his senior year at Edison. If Caldwell couldn’t play basketball, he would coach it.

“I think that was a good outlet for him to get some of his love for the game out and share it with other kids,” Parish said. “It never replaces being able to go out there to play and perform, but as you get older, we all have to give up the game. In that respect, it’s gonna help DeShawn’s coaching career move forward because he now has gone through having to find out who he is as a young man and find other things besides the game that he loves that are important to him.”

Then, through some connections, Caldwell visited OSU and attended one of the Cowboys’ practices during his senior year of high school. Edison athletic director Raymond Shipps knew Mike Boynton, who had just been named OSU’s new men’s basketball coach.

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them, they accepted me and understood what I had been through,” Caldwell said. “Everybody on the team treated me like family, not like I’m different or anything. That is really what brought me up here, made me want to be a part of the program.”

*** Caldwell ran.

There’s a rule at OSU basketball practices: if you miss a free throw, you run. Along with other managers, Caldwell missed a free throw, and when Boynton reminded them of the rule, they all sprinted down the court, including Caldwell.

It was an example not just of Caldwell’s quiet personality but the fact that he still feels as healthy as any other 19 year old.

Wanting to be treated the same, Caldwell never told Boynton about his health issues, so someone else had to.

“I felt awful that I didn’t know that,” Boynton said. “Obviously I would never try to put the kid in a situation where he has an issue to hurt himself.”

Boynton continued about Caldwell: “Truly remarkable. I got great respect for him. Walkons and managers are unbelievably valuable to basketball programs and really any sport.

They do this because

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they’re committed to the team. They get no glory, get no honor, but they really want to see the program get success. (I have) unbelievable respect for those guys, and he’s one of them.”

Although Boynton is learning in his first year as a head coach, he’s also teaching Caldwell.

Devin L. Wilber/O’COLLY Caldwell said it’s someDeShawn Caldwell (right) poses with OSU guard Michael Weathers before a Cowboy basketball game. thing new every day, from defensive schemes to scouting players.

“If I’m up here for the next four years, who knows how much I’ll end up learning from them by the time I’m done,” he said.

But it’s the days he’s not supposed to have that Caldwell continues on his new path, still around the game, learning, living.

“I feel like it’s still a blessing to be alive, for one,” Caldwell said. “I believe that everything happens for a reason.

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Granny’s Kitchen, at 1006 S. Main St., is known for a variety of breakfast options.

5 restaurants to grab breakfast in Stillwater T.C. B r ewster staff reporter @t br ew2 8

You’ve probably heard by now that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but eating cereal every morning can get kind of boring.

Here are five places to grab a good breakfast in Stillwater.

1. Granny’s Kitchen 1006 S. Main St. Granny’s Kitchen is a Stillwater staple. Located in downtown Stillwater, Granny’s has something for everybody. The menu features a wide variety of classic breakfast foods, ranging from egg skillets to gourmet omelettes to hearty pancakes.

Granny’s also offers burgers and other sandwiches for those looking to grab some lunch.

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2. Daylight Donuts 601 S. Washington St. Don’t let the name fool you. Daylight Donuts has more than just doughnuts.

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3. Just Wafflin’ 211 E. McElroy Road One of the newer places in Stillwater, Just Wafflin’ offers customers a fresh take on a breakfast classic. The menu features a wide variety of signature waffles. One popular menu item is a waffle topped with a poached egg, maplewood ham and creamy hollandaise sauce. Customers can also create their own custom waffles.

4. IHOP 611 N. Main St. The International House Of Pancakes is a staple for breakfast goers across the country. IHOP offers pretty much every breakfast food, including pancakes, eggs, sausage, omelettes and french toast. Another added bonus: Stillwater’s IHOP is open 24/7.

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T.C. Brewster is a sports media freshman from Atlanta. He can be reached at thbrews@okstate.edu.

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