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John "Johnny" Watts was a pioneer for black athletes in Wisconsin, starring on an otherwise all-white basketball team in the early 1930s. He led the Beloit Purple to three consecutive WIAA Basketball State Titles, the most memorable of which was during his junior year.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. –  The WIAA, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association, will conduct the girls basketball Summer Slam for the first time on June 15-16 and the June Jam for the second time for boys basketball teams on June 23-25 at the Community First Champion Center in Appleton.