Basketball Hall of Fame

Wayne McClain’s second year as head coach culminated in the third consecutive IHSA Class AA Championship for Manual.   The tournament was held at a new venue, Peoria’s Carver Arena.  The Rams defeated Thornton of Harvey (57-51) in a rematch of the previous season’s title game.  Sophomore guard Frank Williams was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points.  The Rams completed another spectacular season with a 31-2 record.  Manual’s Sergio McClain (GPSHOF class of 2013) and Marcus Griffin, were selected to the All-State first team.  McClain was also named co-MVP of the state finals.