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Five players who made a difference during Freddie Roland's tenure with LBJ basketball

Freddie's Fabulous Five

Here's a look at five players who made a difference during coach Freddie Roland's tenure as coach of the LBJ basketball team.

LBJ coach Freddie Roland said he's been fortunate to have talent surrounding his program since he arrived 28 years ago. His teams have gone to state three times.
LBJ coach Freddie Roland said he's been fortunate to have talent surrounding his program since he arrived 28 years ago. His teams have gone to state three times.

Marshall Brown (2004): The most accomplished player during Roland's era at LBJ, he was a two-time All-State pick, made All-District three times and was the American-Statesman Central Texas Player of the Year as a senior before enjoying a fine college career at the University of Missouri.

Tim Dailey (2009): A 6-7 transfer from Seguin HS, he was a well-rounded player who became a McDonald's All-America nominee. A member of the 2009 team that went 28-8, Dailey helped lead the Jaguars to the Class 4A UIL state championships semifinal game, a 66-54 loss to Dallas Kimble.

Donald Dallas (2010): The 6-2 shooting guard started for Roland's basketball team all four years. Dallas averaged 18 points during his senior season and was a McDonald's All-America nominee. He was also named to the All-State Team before signing with Tarleton State.

Alan Guyton (2002): The four-year starter helped LBJ reach the UIL state finals in his freshman year. Earned All-Central Texas honors as a sophomore and as a senior. He went on to play at Lon Morris College and helped the Bearcats reach the NJCAA Tournament before transferring to Florida International.

Marcus Johnson (1999): Nicknamed "Cash Money" by Roland, he was good for 28 points a game, according the coach. He was on the All-Central Texas Team as a senior. A 6-2 shooting guard, he had a successful college career at Texas State. He averaged 11.5 ponts, 4 rebounds and 2 assists during the 2001-2002 season

Note: Ray Jackson is generally considered the best players ever to go through LBJ but he graduated in 1991, about five years before Roland was named head coach of the Jaguars.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Alan Guyton, Marcus Johnson helped LBJ win district 26 straight years