Donovan Baddley

“Girls might talk to you if you cut off the dreadlocks.”
— Advice you'd give your younger self?

U2, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band | Favorite band/artist high school

The Clash | Favorite band/artist now

1978 Dodge Camper Van | First car

Dreadlocks | Biggest fashion regret from high school

Wildcats | High school mascot

I went to Reno with Tai to visit our friend, and somehow we needed up playing pick-up basketball with several adult, very athletic African American fellas. Being the tall one of our group, I matched up with the tall guy from their group, who was a couple inches taller than me and, as I was soon to find out, able to catch and dunk alley oops. Also, you have to understand that at this time I wasn’t the fundamentally sound basketball player I am today. This experience led to one of perhaps 5 all time, never live down quotes in our friend group, which occurred when one of the other players called my friend aside, motioned to me, and with genuine concern asked, “Do he know what team he on?” | High school memory that sticks with you

Mr. Lapotre | High school teacher who had the biggest impact

Age: 44

Height: 6'3”

Weight: 225

Hometown: Ukiah, CA

RPCA Challenge Experience: Third Year

Best Previous Finish: Tenth (2022)