1972 PC Basketball

The only undefeated, State Champion basketball team in the District’s history is the 1971-72 Putnam City Pirates.  The Pirates brought home the first Basketball State Title to Putnam City by going a perfect 26-0.  They defeated Lawton 83-69 in the State Championship game.  Putnam City Hall of Famers Alvan Adams and Darrel Johnson were members of the team along with Don Lacy & Jim Wooldridge.  Adams and Lacy were Seniors.  Adams would go on to a stellar NBA career that saw him named Rookie of the Year.  Lacy received All-State mention.  Johnson was a Junior that eventually received All-State honors and became a successful college coach.  Wooldridge was a Junior that played in the Faith 7 All-Star game as a Senior and also became a successful college coach.  The team was coached by Jim Koch, member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.