George McGinnis, one of the best basketball players to come from Indiana, died Thursday at age 73. Before his college and NBA careers, McGinnis was a basketball star at Washington High School, where he helped the Continentals to an undefeated season and 1969 state championship. Preps Insider Kyle Neddenriep caught up with McGinnis’ high school teammate and close friend Jim Arnold to talk about McGinnis and his memories of the man on and off the court.

<p>George McGinnis, one of the best basketball players to come from Indiana, died Thursday at age 73. Before his college and NBA careers, McGinnis was a basketball star at Washington High School, where he helped the Continentals to an undefeated season and 1969 state championship. Preps Insider Kyle Neddenriep caught up with McGinnis’ high school teammate and close friend Jim Arnold to talk about McGinnis and his memories of the man on and off the court.</p>

Indianapolis Prep Sports from the IndyStar, Indianapolis, Indiana.

<p>Indianapolis Prep Sports from the IndyStar, Indianapolis, Indiana.</p>

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