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Gryphons coach Dee Wilkes saw his team’s potential early on

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 06, 2025 4:03 PM CT | Published: March 05, 2025 3:09 PM CT

St. George’s is in the final four of the boys state basketball tournament for the first time in eight seasons thanks in large part to a coach who has been there and done that.

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John Varlas

John Varlas

John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.


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