Blake Holmes led the Badgers with eight points. He was a 6-foot-6 swing forward who played as hard as anybody who ever represented Camden. 3-pt: Schroeder, Nitek, Yaeger. And, we expect our student-athletes to compete with sportsmanship. ", McCombs says both teams have been withdrawn from the state tournament. Senior boys basketball per-game stat leaders as of Feb. 9, Whos leading the title race? FT: 10-17. Fouls: 14. Those things make him who he is. Sterling looked like it could be a prime upset candidate as it entered the playoffs on a four-game skid and losing six of its previous nine games. Camden High has been winning state basketball championships for more than four decades now. April 6, 1980: Wagner named to the All-South Jersey squad. 1 in the nation by USA Today. We can talk about it as a team, but right now, lets go ahead and play the game., Clark added: He still sticks up for his guys, but at the same token, he also tries to prevent them from getting into anything. The Panthers trail by five points with 44 seconds left in regulation as Wagner caps the comeback with a 20-foot jumper at the buzzer to force the game into overtime. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. WebJoin Live Streaming Click here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https://bit.ly/3ksYxWjThe Camden Central Imhotep Charters Justin Edwards is Phillys top high school player in 30 years. 2. (Note: Camden was ineligible for state tournament play in 1999 as a result of that incident in 1998. Camden County police were able to calm down the situation but Camden County School District officials decided to suspend play. Miller 2, Schmid 1. The next year, he was the consensus best player in the country. Dajuan goes at DJ the same way I went at Dajuan. He converts 42 field goals, including 10 three-pointers. WRIGHTSTOWN - The Tigers used a 20-5 run to start the second half to pull away from the Chargers. June 17, 1986: Milt Wagner is drafted in the second round (35th pick overall) by the Dallas Mavericks, 16 picks behind Billy Thompson, who went to the Atlanta Hawks. Fouls: 9. This was Billy Culbertson's junior season. Theyre an athletically-gifted squad led by seniors DJ Germann (averaging 16.7 points, 4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.8 steals) and Jay-Nelly Reyes (13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.2 steals, 2.9 assists). 3-pt: Johnson 4, Margelofsky 2, Hartmann 2, Tauchen 3, Weier 4, Anvelink 4. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal face Everton while Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool set to host Wolves in the Premier League but why are they all in action during an FA Cup gameweek? The Camden High School basketball team celebrates after Monday's South Jersey Group 2 championship game. He was the master of the 10-foot bank shot. Wagner had helped guide the Cardinals to a 113-32 record during his college career, including three Final Four berths. Wagner delivers 20 points and nine rebounds in the game. [1] During his time with the team, Camden took the group IV state championship in 1982. navigator.sendBeacon('https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', payload); The first store is shutting down tomorrow. Camden, who has star player D.J. The entire incident was caught on camera: Here's what happened. "None of my kids left the bench," Avent adds. I love college basketball and I would be open to going anywhere. Clark could see Medley had a ton of potential, so he took the guard under his wing, along with teammate DJ Wagner, and trained them outside of practice. The Panthers were the heavy favorites to win another title were the No. It marks the first game in the new Camden High gym and the game is nationally televised on ESPN. DJ is a special kid to coach. YouTube's privacy policy is available here (26-5) at (1) Lenape (22-7), Coaches: Egg Harbor Twp. Guard Jaydis McFadden has averaged 13.2 points, which included a career-best 20 in the semifinal upset of Haddonfield. 'This incident is not an indication of who we are. The Wagner family duels have become tradition. The Panthers won their second straight Group 4 state title. FT: 6-15. On 2/7, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Crestwood (Sumter, SC) by a score of 73-47. Thats not DJ. Being the leader he was with the Panthers when he gets to Missouri. 3-pt: Swanson, Krueger. The video suggests Camdens bench emptied on to the court, but its not clear if Camden Eastside players reacted in a similar fashion. FT: 7-9. Today, with talented kids like DJ, its about your brand and how many social media followers you have, and how many individual awards you get. Pulaski: Shaw 23, Schultz 17, Bra. Without asking or bringing it up, Medley executed the play the next time around. Fouls: 14. Jake Schar added 14 points while Nathan Merkel scored 11. You cant say you want to be good at something if you dont love it. One of the game officials saw the play and raised his arm to call a foul. Feb. 18, 2020: After struggling in his team's first meeting with Paul VI a month earlier, Wagner erupts for 32 points in a 76-52 Panthers victory. First Team. I remember the days I was in high school. ", Superintendent Katrina McCombs released a statement about the incident on Friday, February 17. FT: 4-10. Fouls: 4. The Woodbury girls program was disqualified from the playoffs for a similar incident last month. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured." Camden High School, D.J. Carlos Lopez led the Eagles with 16 points. I don't know what happened with their team, I just wanted to get my kids to the locker room. These guys were a year away from 31-0. Everything DJ does and everything he says comes from his heart. Nobody ever had a better mid-range game than Walls. Turner, who died Oct. 20 at the age of 81, won 775 games, 22 South Jersey titles and seven state titles. Camden, who has star player D.J. FT: 12-15. The Panthers won their second straight Group 4 state title. "In the Camden City School District, we pride ourselves on sculpting scholar-athletes and students that understand the importance of character and integrity,", Cheerleader Is Ejected From Basketball Game After Shoving Player Who Got in Her Way. The refs whistled a foul as Bacon responded, but some players on Camden, who were on a 12-0 run, were upset and chased after the Tigers, which led to players, coaches and spectators coming onto the court. The Panthers dream of a state title are dashed in the coming days when the NJSIAA cancels the rest of the tournament due to the COVID pandemic. No titles; Lenape - 2022. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). WebCamden Basketball History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 12 players) Head Coach: Maalik Waynes Richmond, Billy ( Jr.) Hornsby, Jaylan ( Jr.) Murray, Teron ( Jr.) Wagner went for 52 in a beat-down of nationally ranked DeMatha in the old Seagull Classic at Holy Spirit. Almond-Bancroft: B. Dernbach 12, Pratt 2, Lamb 18, D. Dernbach 2, Klismith 4, Phillips 24, Stiles 8, Omernick 4, Miner 15. "We are disappointed to learn that this evening's Camden County Championship basketball game between Camden High School and Eastside High School has been suspended following an on-the-court altercation during the game," says the Camden County School District. Fans, players and coaches flooded the court, but Camden County police were able to calm down the situation within minutes. Left: DJ Wagner with father Dajuan and grandfather Milt. document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', function() { Now, the Eagles are looking to get back at Lenape, who they fell to in the sectional semifinals last March. June 21, 1988: The Los Angeles Lakers knock off the Detroit Pistons 108-105 to win the NBA title. DJs first sport was football. But Camdens removal from the tournament due to a fight in the Camden County final gave everyone hope it could make a run. "The students involved in the incident from both schools have had a tremendous season and have worked incredibly hard to be successful. |, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com But he hasnt beaten me yet. More:South Jersey sweeps girls swimming state championships. Green Bay West was paced by Brandon Wilson with 22 points. This was Billy Thompson's senior year and Walls' sophomore year. IssacVande Kamp scored 16 points to lead Waupun. Seeded teams will forfeit their right to compete if a disqualification limit is reached prior to the start of the tournament for the team.'. There was a fight at the game, and the NJSIAA banned Turner from coaching for two years. Chaos broke loose as fans, players and coaches flooded the court with some players having to be held back from joining the fight. A lot of people around Camden basketball remain disappointed that Camden's greatest coach never really got the chance to coach Camden's greatest player. Fouls: 9. Fouls: 6. PULASKI - Five players, led by Derek Shaw, scored in double figures for the Red Raiders, who built a 10-point halftime lead in their win over the Spartans. Ryan Ehlert paced Goodman/Pembine with 17 points, while Lucas Barribeau added 10. None of my kids left the bench, he said. Fouls: 11. FT: 2-4. Top players, teams and predictions for the WIAA state boys basketball playoffs, Green Bay Notre Dame boys hockey is two wins away from perfection, WIAA title, Girls wrestling tournament finds home at Kohl Center; plus updated area girls basketball sectional pairings, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Five years later, three guys from that team -- Milt Wagner, Thompson and Walls -- would be in the top eight for a Louisville team that won the national title, beating Duke in Dallas. 15 Clearview Monday. 3-pt: Sheahan 5, Pittman, Schaer 2, Janke 2. As a sophomore, DJ has already been tabbed by many to Kentucky, which is coached by John Calipari, who recruited and coached Dajuan at Memphis, where he flourished to become the No. Neither do we. Im happy he stayed in Camden to play, and thats because he wanted to stay home and be there with his teammates and family. Dajuan Wagner may arguably be the greatest high school player in New Jersey history. The Tigers are the No. |. Pacelli had 23 assists compared to just 10 turnovers. Wrightstown led 33-28 at intermission before pulling away early in the second half. Marshall Edinger and Jack Hermann scored 21 points apiece to power the Tigers. 3-pt: Kreciak. March 11, 2001: Wagner plays the final game of his high school career, scoring 37 points in a 61-57 loss to Shabazz in the state Group 3 final. "Let me be clear, I am saddened and disappointed with the conflict from last night, but I believe we need to make this a learning experience for our student body. 3-pt: Simmer 2. As Wagner tried to charge after an Eastside player, Medley immediately grabbed his teammate from behind and he held the combo guard back. Cedar Grove-Belgium was led by Mason Navis witheight points. March 21, 2000: In one of the bigger highlights of his fabled career, Wagner scores 27 points to lead the Panthers to a 50-46 win over Seton Hall Prep in the Tournament of Champions title game. Top daily boys basketball stat leaders for Tuesday, Feb. 14, With balanced attack, Camden Express rolls into Camden County Tournament final, Boys Basketball Top 20 for Feb. 14: Shakeups create spot for old familiar face. This was Billy Culbertson's senior season and Milt Wagner's sophomore season. How they got here: Lenape First round: 66-31 over (16) GCIT; Quarterfinals: 58-51 over (8) Williamstown; Semifinals: 56-48 over (4) Eastern, Egg Harbor Twp. This was Carstarphen and Brown's junior year. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Green Bay West: Hemery 11, Montez 3, Wilson 22, Padilla 7, Dudley 4, Connor 5. Walt Garrison, a transfer from St. Augustine, has quickly emerged as a key option after sitting the first half of the campaign. He scored 40-or-more points in eight games, including 52 in a Seagull Classic showdown with DeMatha. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Maybe the biggest, strongest team of Turner's career. A high school basketball game in New Jersey was halted Thursday after a mass on-court brawl. I had to be more vocal, lead more, and share the wave for the young guys, because its not just about me.. Dajuan, Milt, DJ's mom Syreeta Brittingham, and Camden coach Rick Brunson, the former Temple star whose son, Jalen, starred for Villanova, as well as DJ himself, all stressed that DJs college options are open. Hes genuineand thats a credit to his mother and father for instilling that into him. He tallies 20-or-more points in 11 of the Panthers 13 games. How James Wright found his confidence, sparked Lenape boys basketball to South 4 final, What you need to know for Monday's South Jersey high school boys basketball championships, James Wright has come alive the last seven games, Haddonfield, St. Augustine triumph, Cherry Hill East falls in NJSIAA boys swimming finals, Complete list of all 448 NJ wrestling state tournament qualifiers, South Jersey sweeps girls swimming state championships, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. This incident is not an indication of who we are. DJ is [better than me] and I have no problem saying that, says Dajuan, now 38. The Wolves led 16-15 at intermission before Olsen and Hockers got hot. WebCamden, NJ: Apr 29, 1982: 2001: 2006: Memphis-Rodney Barge: G: 5-9-Camden, NJ-2022: 2026--Devin Benson: G: 6-2: 160: Camden, NJ-2021: 2025: Bluefield State-Aaron 2 seed in the South Jersey Group 2 playoffs and is slated to open the tournament Tuesday at home against No. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. No. Get lustrous locks in a few simple steps. Read more Christian Red. [emailprotected]. I dont know what happened with their team. Both teams are competitive, kids are competitive, Avent said. March 31, 1986: Louisville captures the NCAA national championship with a 72-69 win over Duke. [53] Cindy Birdsong (born 1939), singer who replaced Florence Ballard in The Supremes. But he hasnt beaten me yet. He finishes his career with 1,836 points and 432 assists. DJ has the whole city of Camden following him and I can see him possibly staying local.. At that point, fans, players and coaches flooded the court. (19-11) at (4) Sterling (21-9), Coaches: Middle Twp. Im a hard guy to play for, and DJ wants to be great. Future UK mens basketball players Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner put on a show for UK fans in Frankfort on Friday night, leading their Camden High School team [1] [2] He is the son of a former professional basketball player Dajuan Wagner and grandson of professional player "Ice Man" Milt Wagner. One thing is certain: Milt, the grandfather, and Dajuan Sr., the father, each admit that the Wagner basketball genes have gotten better and better through time, Milt admitting Dajuan Sr. was better than him, and both Milt and Dajuan Sr. openly saying that the best Wagner is about to arriveDJ, Camdens gifted 6-foot-3, 170-pound point guard. But even when tensions were high during the game, Medleys leadership prevailed. PULASKI - Five players, led by Derek Shaw, scored in double figures for the Red Raiders, who built a 10-point halftime lead in their win over the Spartans. Holy Spirit transfer Jamil Wilkins has been a big addition as hes averaged 12.5 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Christian Randos return to the squad opened the offense as he leads the team with 48 triples. Our content is fact checked by our senior editorial staff to reflect accuracy and ensure our readers get FT: 6-10. Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 30 years. Lomira: Goebel 13, Hahn 12, Luedtke 10, Steger 2, Menzer 17, Broeske 15, Steers 5. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and fans. Medleys senior season, however, came to an abrupt end. DJ will be better than both me and my dad, and if he isnt, we havent done our jobs. And why will both games not be on TV? } Bonduel: Johnson 12, Margelofsky 14, Hartmann 8, Westrich 12, Tauchen 9, Weier 17, Anvelink 12, Roberts 3. We are not taking away any of the prior successes they have had this year, but we want them to know their actions have consequences. Eastside's athletic director Mark Phillips and couch Kenny Avent say their players did not leave the bench. Fouls: 15. The McNeil brothers have shined this year. Division 1: Oshkosh West at Eau Claire Memorial, Appleton North at Marshfield, Holmen at Hortonville, Appleton West at Oshkosh North, Stevens Point at Neenah, Appleton East at D.C. Everest, Wausau West at Hudson, Menomonee Falls at Fond du Lac, Green Bay Southwest at Marquette, Manitowoc at Kaukauna, Sheboygan North at Green Bay Preble, Germantown at Kimberly, Milwaukee King at Bay Port, Sheboygan South at De Pere. Aaron Burt has coached elite nationally ranked players. Beau Brunner paced Bowler with 12 points. 3-pt: Nehls 6, Rennicke 2. Who are N.J. boys basketballs top unsung heroes & underrated players in 2023? COLEMAN - Joe Olsen scored 17 points and Evan Hockers added 16 as the Cougars rallied for the regional win. "He was the reason I wanted to play for Camden High. ET. Besides summer training, he also realized through playing travel ball that he didnt have to be the star player, Medley said, but rather good at his role. 3-pt: Schmitz, Krueger 2, Leibham 2. WebArthur Barclay (born 1982, class of 2000), politician who represented the 5th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2016 to 2018; Barclay was captain of the basketball team that won the 2000 Tournament of Champions. This was the in-between team. His mom worked two jobs to keep his dream alive. Congratulations to Quandre Wilson for being selected the Camden player of the game. 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House, Rocco's Italian Sausage, a cult favorite at Home Depot stores in Philly, to expand in Bucks County, Low-calorie sweetener tied to higher risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds. This probably was Turner's most talented team but I can't rate them ahead of the 1986 team. Im open to go anywhere, asserted DJ, who carries a 3.8 GPA. The Mansfield Summit basketball team and cheer squad pose with the Class 5A Region I quarterfinal trophy after the Jaguars 61-37 win over Mansfield Timberview on March 14, 1979: Camden claims the state Group 4 crown with a 91-88 overtime win over Middletown South. All rights reserved. No Camden team has ever done that. Wagner, who ESPN ranks as the top prospect in the Class of 2023, is the defending Group 2 state champion; Camden Gibraltar:Sitte 4, Lindenberg 3, Voight 2, C. Valdivia 3, Burgess 9, Maltby 4, Jauregui 3, Schar 14, Merkel 11, Y. Valdivia 2, Mize 2, Friendenfels 16. } else { Financial details are not disclosed. DJ has to do whats best for him, said Syreeta, a frontline nurse. Fouls: 17. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb, "Our number one objective at the district is to raise students that meet the standards that we set for society and that we want our very own children to embody. Who are top single-game boys basketball stat leaders as of Sunday, Feb. 12? xhr.send(payload); The two lived in the same housing complex, where Clark saw firsthand that Medley had a natural grasp for basketball. On 1/31, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Lake City (SC) by a score of 56-39. Katrina McCombs, Superintendent of the Camden City School District and Camden coach Maalik Waayns declined to comment on the brawl. March 15, 1980: Wagner knocks down 34 points as Camden captured the sectional title with an 86-71 win over Atlantic City at Princetons Jadwin Gym. No disrespect to Jackson, who did a good job, but there are a lot of people who believe that Turner if had coached Wagner in those three seasons that the Panthers would have won three state titles -- instead of one in Wagner's junior season in 2000. Those games were unbelievable. FT: 0-2. High School Basketball Player Punches Rival in Face and Starts Epic Brawl. Griffin Lange added 12 points and Cole Nelson scored 11 for West. FT: 11-18. 11. Furthermore, we know meaningful action must be taken and it must be done swiftly which is why the District will be withdrawing both teams from NJSIAA tournament play. FT: 14-17. And, we expect our student-athletes to compete with sportsmanship. FT: 10-20. Eight of the teams 11 losses were to either St. Augustine, Eastside, Paul VI, Camden Catholic and Egg Harbor Township, who all entered the playoffs in the top 6 of He looked up to seniors like Lance Ware, now a junior at Kentucky, who taught him how to read certain plays and overcome those in-game jitters. Wagner, who ESPN ranks as the top prospect in the Class of 2023, is the defending Group 2 state champion; Camden Eastside in Group 3. } ); He also averages 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 3.1 assists. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. March 12, 2021: Wagner is named the Courier-Posts Player of the Year after leading Camden to a 13-0 record during the COVID-shortened season. WebThompson played basketball at Camden High School in New Jersey, where he was a two-time high school All-American. WebOn 1/27, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Darlington (SC) by a score of 51-41. Lenape has won nine of its last 10 contests in part to the return of junior captain Tye Dorset, who missed four-plus games with a knee injury. Turner only coached Wagner in the 1997-98 season. Fouls: 18. The explosive 6-foot-3 guard once scored 100 points in a game. Wagner hit a huge shot against Middletown in the state semifinals. They were competing and its just an unfortunate incident.. He cares about others; he puts other people first, Clark said. The gym was cleared and a police presence was reportedly set up outside the school. Wagner said last Sunday that Turner had been grooming him for stardom since around the second grade, when Wagner used to attend practice, go on road trips and occasionally get in the layup-line before games with the Panthers. Neumann Gorettis Carl Arrigale sells washing machines. Hes very vibrant; he can bring a room alive with a smile. March 20, 2022: Playing in the final Tournament of Champions game ever, Wagner scores a game-high 23 points, but his field goal attempt from just inside half-court at the buzzer fell short as the Panthers suffer a 61-58 loss to Roselle Catholic. "He had me convinced when I was in fifth grade that I could have been playing in high school," Wagner said. I'm not sure I've ever covered a more competitive high school athlete than Louis Banks that season. DJ is far better than me at the same ageand I know his father will say the same thing.. Sevastopol: Peterson 15, Bley 2, Valdivia 11, Mathews 8, Rosales 3, Castillo 4, Delsart 5, DeYoung 7. May 24, 2022: Milt Wagner is hired by Louisville as the programs director of player development and alumni relations. It was a good night, Brunson said. Wagner reacts on the bench as substitute players score 3 pointers against Eastern High Wotruba, Schmidt 2. WAUSAU - Beckett Teske scored 15 points and Brett Butalla added 13 to lead the Warriors to the regional quarterfinal win. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 2022 Galvanized Media. 3-pt: Rogowski, M. Miller, Clark, Ha. if( 'moc.enilnoefiltseb' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { March 21, 1979: The only sophomore named to the All-Group 4 squad, Wagner was a second-team selection after averaging 12.1 points per game. It was serious. Some This was Carstarphen and Brown's junior year. 1 Dajuan Wagner (3,462 points) Dajuan Wagner rounds out the top of the list with the most points scored in New Jersey high school boys basketball history. FT: 9-18. Medford Tech transfer Myles Primas has taken on a good chunk of the scoring load, averaging 13.3 points, James Wright has come alive the last seven games, averaging 10.6 points, while Matt Liebling and Jake Simkins add key perimeter shooting. Even as he got older, and was playing for a nationally ranked team, the bigger stage never affected his ability to be coached. Brayden Yanda led Roncalli with 17 points, while Brett Simmer chipped in 12. Seeded teams will forfeit their right to compete if a disqualification limit is reached prior to the start of the tournament for the team.. xhr.open('POST', 'https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', true); My parents are on me about my education. Fouls: 11. That said, even though we will be making this a growth opportunity for our students, we will also continue to contest the unfounded allegations being investigated by the NJSIAA.". Wrightstown: Leitzke 8, Van Zeeland 5, Hermann 21, Humphreys 8, Lewandowski 1, Cyra 4, Spees 4, Edinger 21, Bousley 2. The next decade would be a golden age in Camden and South Jersey basketball history. DJ is open to go anywhere. DailyMail.com has contacted Camden athletic director Willie Hickson and Superintendent Katrina McCombs for comment. WebThe Warren Central High School boys basketball team kept the No. Menzer finished with 17 points while Jake Broeske was next with 15 points. Robinson then punched the Tigers player, who immediately reciprocated as the referee blew his whistle. March 4, 2022: Wagner knocks down a career-high 33 points in Camdens 92-42 romp over Manchester Township in the sectional semifinal. Oneida Nation: Thayer 8, E. Danforth 24, Van Boxtel 5, D. Danforth 10, Rodriguez 9, Webster 1, V. Stevens 2, E. Stevens IV 14. I write and edit content across all sports, focusing primarily on high school and college. 1987 (28-3). March 4, 2021: With a 22-point performance, Wagner puts the finishing touches on his junior season. A high school basketball game betweenCamden and Camden Eastside in New Jersey was halted Thursday after a mass on-court brawl broke out. Luxemburg-Casco: Schley 7, Parins 2, Bukouricz 8, Rollin 15, Cherovsky 9, Blohowiak 21. The melee was initiated when one of the members of Eastside's roster, Titus Bacon, set up a screen that a Camden player, Cornelius Robinson, took exception to,according to the Courier Post. The high school basketball season has entered the playoff rush across the U.S., with boys and girls teams in tournament play as the regional and state We want him to experience being a sophomore in high school.. Young Medley, who always had a ball bouncing in his hand, played in a Washington Township rec league. Rick and Maalik [Wayns] thats exactly what they want out of you. He Camden's stats have been entered for the 52-36 loss @ Brookland-Cayce on 12/20/2022 5:30 PM. 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