To say that DeAndre Cole inherited a difficult challenge when he became the boys' basketball coach at Compton Centennial this season would be an understatement. The team went 1-23 last season and had ...

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First-year coach DeAndre Cole (right) and guard Jaden McDonald have helped lead a turnaround at Compton Centennial. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) To say that DeAndre Cole inherited a difficult ...