There’s an improv theater down the street full of human drama, some amazing physical feats and beautiful fortune. And Garfield High features one of the nation’s leading actors. Washington’s number-one ranked Garfield and prep star Tony Wroten Jr. take on Bothell in a Friday night tilt before matching up with O’Dea on Saturday.

If you haven’t seen Wroten play before, here’s a preview:

The Garfield senior will attend the University of Washington next fall.

Meanwhile, the Garfield sports community mourned the death of long-time coach Ron Patnoe who died in November at age 76. He was remembered for his part in the Garfield “Purple Reign” dynasty in this 1991 Seattle Times write-up.

You can learn more about the Garfield basketball program at http://www.garfieldbulldogbasketball.com/

By the way, the Garfield girls b-ball team is undefeated thus far. They play before the boys game Friday night at 6:30 PM.

All games at the Garfield high gym, 400 23rd Ave.