Boys' Basketball Summary
Championship Record: 27-20
Appearances (23): 2024, 2019, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1977, 1969
Team Runner-up (5): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1986, 1982
Team Champions (3): 1987, 1985, 1977
Finals Appearances
| Year | Class | Award | Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Class AAA | Team Champions | (34-2) | Details |
| 1982 | Class AAA | Team Runner-Up | Details | |
| 1985 | Class AA | Team Champions | (33-1) | Details |
| 1986 | Class AA | Team Runner-Up | Details | |
| 1987 | Class AA | Team Champions | (28-3) | Details |
| 1999 | Class AA | Team Runner-Up | (34-4) | Details |
| 2000 | Class AA | Team Runner-Up | (34-3) | Details |
| 2001 | Class AA | Team Runner-Up | Details |
Awards
| Year | Award | Name | Class | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | Elston Turner | Class AAA | ||
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | Rob Jones | Class AAA | ||
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | Leroy Thompson | Class AA | ||
| 1987 | Most Valuable Player | Bethel Hendrick | Class AA |
State Records
Austin-East High School is a finalist in these record categories:
| Type | Record | Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Most Free Throws Made | Chris Wooten, Austin-East 1980 vs. Maplewood |
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| Championship | Most Team State Championships | Austin East 1977, 1985, 1987 |
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| Championship | Most Offensive Rebounds | Austin-East 1995 vs. Harriman |
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| Championship | Most Offensive Rebounds | Austin-East 1999 |
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All Appearances by Year
| School Year | Tournament | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 2024 Class 2A State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 2018-2019 | 2019 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 2007-2008 | 2008 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 2006-2007 | 2007 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 2004-2005 | 2005 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 2001-2002 | 2002 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 2000-2001 | 2001 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1999-2000 | 2000 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1998-1999 | 1999 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1997-1998 | 1998 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1996-1997 | 1997 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1994-1995 | 1995 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1993-1994 | 1994 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1988-1989 | 1989 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1986-1987 | 1987 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1985-1986 | 1986 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1984-1985 | 1985 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1983-1984 | 1984 Class AA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1981-1982 | 1982 Class AAA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1980-1981 | 1981 Class AAA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1979-1980 | 1980 Class AAA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1976-1977 | 1977 Class AAA State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
| 1968-1969 | 1969 State Boys' Basketball Tournament | Details |
Contest Results
| Game Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 12, 1969 | Columbia | W, 77-53 |
| Mar. 13, 1969 | Jackson Merry | L, 72-81 |
| Mar. 17, 1977 | Nashville East | W, 76-59 |
| Mar. 18, 1977 | Germantown | W, 40-23 |
| Mar. 19, 1977 | Hamilton | W, 72-59 |
| Mar. 11, 1980 | Maplewood | W, 107-94 |
| Mar. 13, 1980 | Memphis North Side | L, 71-82 |
| Mar. 19, 1981 | Columbia | W, 69-65 |
| Mar. 20, 1981 | Memphis Carver | L, 58-59 |
| Mar. 18, 1982 | Memphis North Side | W, 68-56 |
| Mar. 19, 1982 | Maplewood | W, 80-76 |
| Mar. 20, 1982 | Memphis Central | L, 49-53 |
| Mar. 22, 1984 | Greenbrier | W, 67-46 |
| Mar. 23, 1984 | Kirby | L, 57-71 |
| Mar. 14, 1985 | Cannon Co. | W, 98-61 |
| Mar. 15, 1985 | MUS | W, 54-50 |
| Mar. 16, 1985 | Manassas | W, 68-63 |
| Mar. 20, 1986 | Frayser | W, 79-57 |
| Mar. 21, 1986 | Meigs Co. | W, 69-49 |
| Mar. 22, 1986 | Obion Co. | L, 59-64 |
| Mar. 19, 1987 | Covington | W, 69-42 |
| Mar. 20, 1987 | Waverly | W, 51-45 |
| Mar. 21, 1987 | Mitchell | W, 57-53 |
| Mar. 15, 1989 | David Lipscomb | W, 77-76 |
| Mar. 17, 1989 | Bolton | L, 70-83 |
| Mar. 17, 1994 | Booker T. Washington | L, 71-88 |
| Mar. 16, 1995 | Harriman | L, 65-76 |
| Mar. 12, 1997 | Tyner | W, 70-57 |
| Mar. 14, 1997 | Union City | L, 65-76 |
| Mar. 18, 1998 | Waverly | L, 40-64 |
| Mar. 18, 1999 | Spring Hill | W, 83-69 |
| Mar. 19, 1999 | Trezevant | W, 92-62 |
| Mar. 20, 1999 | Memphis Carver | L, 85-86 |
| Mar. 16, 2000 | Booker T. Washington | W, 89-80 |
| Mar. 17, 2000 | N. MLK | W, 64-58 |
| Mar. 18, 2000 | Ridgeway | L, 57-66 |
| Mar. 14, 2001 | Marshall Co. | W, 71-55 |
| Mar. 16, 2001 | N. MLK | W, 70-67 |
| Mar. 18, 2001 | Booker T. Washington | L, 67-79 |
| Mar. 13, 2002 | Upperman | W, 65-46 |
| Mar. 15, 2002 | Marshall Co. | L, 44-49 |
| Mar. 16, 2005 | David Lipscomb | L, 52-55 |
| Mar. 15, 2007 | Giles Co. | W, 57-37 |
| Mar. 16, 2007 | Mitchell | L, 67-75 |
| Mar. 13, 2008 | Mitchell | L, 56-58 |
| Mar. 13, 2019 | Wooddale | L, 61-79 |
| Mar. 14, 2024 | Douglass | L, 49-72 |