Congratulations to Coach Tom Inman and the Plano Senior High School Wildcats Basketball Team who made history on Saturday, March 11, as the first Plano ISD and Collin County team to capture a boy’s state basketball championship!

The Wildcats dethroned defending state champs Humble Kingwood 60-58 in overtime on Saturday at UT's Erwin Center in Austin to win the state title.

'Dream Come True'

Interviewed after the game on Fox Sports Network, Junior Point Guard and MVP John Roberson said, "I give a lot of credit to my teammates." Referring to his recent move from Florida, he stated, "I'm glad I picked Plano. This is a dream come true for me."

Coach Tom Inman, also interviewed on the telecast following the victory, said, "It means everything to me and the kids to win this state championship. I want to thank the community for its support of the basketball program."

Coach Inman's team won in an intense overtime, coming back from a first-half trail. "I've always said we have a good 'second-half team’…..We played good defense tonight against Kingwood."

Referring to Roberson, Coach Inman said "If he's not the best point guard in the state and the nation, I want to see who is." He also complimented Lawrence Mann for his great effort during the game. In the winner's circle, Texas Governor Rick Perry presented medallions to the reigning state champs, the Plano Wildcats.

Congratulations, Wildcats!

Rex Burkhead – Freshman, G 5'10"
Nathan Christian – Sophomore, G 6'4"
Michael Daniel – Sophomore, PG 5'8"
Joseph Fulce – Senior, SF 6'5"
Greg Harrell - Junior, F 6'3
Chris Hsiao – Senior, PG 5'8"
Robert Jackson – Senior, G 6'2"
Cody Jones – Senior, F 6'7"
Anton Korolev – Junior, C 7'0"
Lawrence Mann – Senior, PF/ C 6'5"
Anteus Mann – Junior, G 5'10"
Raahul Ramakrishnan – Junior, F 6'3"
John Roberson – Junior, PG 5'11"
Tyler Roof – Senior, G 6'0"
Landon Skinner – Junior, PG 6'2"
Eric Zastoupil – Senior, PF/C 6'8"

Photos courtesy of Daniel Fermaint.

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