)2020-21: 20-2Breakdown: Reigning 6A state champions are favorites to capture the program's 16th state championship behind five-star seniors Arkansas commit Nick Smith and Oregon pledge Kel'el Ware. All Rights Reserved. |, Tom Rimback | For NJ Advance Media
Regardless of the investigation, Camden is ready for another championship, another season of glory for D.J. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. When I accomplish something, Camden is accomplishing something.". AP and Advanced Placement are registered trademarks of the College Board. 23 in final MaxPreps Top 25Breakdown: After a pair of buzzer-beating, 3-pointers from four-star Houston pledge Terrance Arceneaux gave the program its first Class 5A state crown, the Timberwolves are favorites to repeat behind four-star junior Wesley Yates III and last year's hero. Camden, NJ Camden High School: 6'2'' 175: 94: Kentucky Signed. 3: Isaiah Collier Video . They turn out to pick up backpacks and school supplies given away by Nike and Subaru, to shoot hoops and eat free food, but mostly they come to celebrate a young man. 19 Archbishop Stepinac won the Chick-fil-A Classic and No. Every High School Basketball team in the nation is ranked. 16 St. Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) at the Slam Dunk the to the Beach. Experts advise college-minded students to stay focused through the end of the school year. D.J. Hes a graduate of Rowan University with a degree in English. "That's a good question. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for. Richardson players celebrate their Whataburger championship win over former No. 12. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam. 2 Richardson. Camden went up 55-48 with 1:05 left, but Imhotep still had a chance at the end. Boys Basketball Top 20 for March 1: Eyeing the finish line with new passengers aboard, Cinnaminson, Overbrook survive OT scares - South Jersey, Group 2 boys basketball roundup, Boys Basketball Top 20 for Feb. 20: New occupants with state tournament underway, Favorites, contenders to watch in 2023 Group 2 boys basketball sectional title races (UPDATED), After punches & melee, Camden vs. Camden Eastside boys hoops final halted (VIDEO), Boys Basketball photos: Camden County Final - Camden vs. Camdem Eastside, Feb. 16, 2023, MVP candidates to watch in 2023 Group 2 boys basketball sectional title races. 24 Imhotep Charter 59-50 at the Slam Dunk to the Beach last week. A report by New Jersey Advance Media alleged that Camden violated state rules by recruiting the out-of-district players and offering them low-cost tuition deals unavailable to other students. And they all started here in Camden, a city slowly rising from industrial decline and urban despair whose identity is wrapped around Camden High basketball. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. 9 DeMatha and No. National Percentile on College-level Exams. During games, he sat next to his father on the bench, cheering on the players, sharing in their victories and defeats and soaking in the city's passion. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! 10 Cardinal Hayes each had to cancel games last week. CAMDEN, WHICH SITS on nine square miles just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, was once renowned as a manufacturing hub, churning out products from Navy vessels and RCA Victor phonographs to Campbell's soup. 11 St. John's (Washington, D.C.) took down previous No. 72-63 and Life Christian Academy (Kissimmee, Fla.) 73-53. joined him at practice. California residents do not sell my data request. The team brought in top players from five counties outside Camden to help him, including 7-foot center Aaron Bradshaw, who recently committed to Kentucky. The Spartans also picked up a victory over Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.) in a showcase contest at the event. arrived on the Camden High squad in 2019 as it was going through a particularly frustrating stretch. 8. Duncanville (Texas) 35-1 The high school basketball landscape has experienced unprecedented change over the past decade with an increasing number of prospective college and pro players gravitating toward programs outside the realm of state governing bodies and prep hoops in a traditional sense. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Bolstered by a roster loaded with players from five counties, Camden steamrolled other New Jersey public school opponents by an average of 38 points per game and appeared on ESPNU three times. The Stags will be led by Virginia Tech pledge Rodney Rice and Xavier commit Tyrell Ward. Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.)2020-21: 3-0Breakdown: The Crusaders were able to play just three game last season due to COVID but return a balanced and talented group looking to remain near the top of the rankings behind key returners Jayden Reid, Jayden Pierre and Jaxon Koroll. He was an eighth-grader competing for a middle school championship the first time he played a real game on the court at Camden High School. He came up with the idea and got buy-in from his sponsor Nike and city officials, says his mother Syreeta Brittingham, who hopes the party will become an annual event "to honor D.J. "This is your shot," he says in a video campaign. He won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1988 before playing overseas. [11] In the middle of his junior season, Wagner saw his ranking of number one player in the class of 2023 drop to third by Rivals after holding the reign of consensus number one pick in the class of 2023 for two years since 2020. 2 after a second straight frustrating loss to a quality opponent at this past weekends Seagull Classic at Holy Spirit, while Paul VI moves up to No. Sunrise Christian (Bel Aire, Kan.) 25-2 11. Camden dominated every opponent on its schedule, averaging 80 points and winning by an average of better than 29 per game. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 9. Get one-on-one help building your admissions strategy from CollegeAdvisor's team of over 400+ Admissions Experts. Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)2020-21: 14-0Breakdown: Coming off an unbeaten season cut short because of the pandemic, the Panthers are in search of their eighth state championship since 2009 and feature a deep lineup that includes five-star junior Justin Edwards and highly-regarded sophomore Ahmad Nowell. Gill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, N.J.)2020-21: 7-4Breakdown: The Knights feature a talented roster centered around Georgetown commit Denver Anglin, elite junior prospect MacKenzie Mgbako and highly-regarded sophomore Naasir Cunningham. Two of the top high school basketball programs in the country squared off in front of a national audience Saturday, as Camden (N.J.) knocked off Sierra Canyon (Calif.) by a final score of. |, Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Thats too much work for me.. Kevin Armstrong may be reached at karmstrong@njadvancemedia.com. Wagner, shown here making a three-pointer vs. Roman Catholic, has scored in double figures in every game for the Panthers. This Camden team was ranked No. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! 2. Hype erupts around Sierra Canyon's Juju Watkins. . Senior guard, Won the Proviso West championship with a title game victory over Whitney Young (Chicago) 69-64. 7. National Top 10: Two teams enter rankings By: . Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement,
Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? No. 19. Wagner, Panthers will be tested with loaded slate of games in January; Richardson slides to No. The East Hartford High girls basketball team extended its reign as the Class LL state tournament champion Wednesday for at least another 48 hours. Monday night high school basketball action shook up the MaxPreps Top 25 as previous No. Camden (N.J.) 31-3 12 . 3 Montverde Academy. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, No. Richardson (Texas)2020-21: 26-2, No. 11 Camden 62 . 19 in the latest update to the national rankings. Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) Wagner (21) of Camden holds the trophy as the Panthers celebrate after winning the NJSIAA Group 2 boys basketball final between Camden and Newark Central at Jersey Mikes Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 13, 2022. And he made it a point to steep D.J. Although D.J. COVID has started to impact the high school basketball landscape again as cases of the Omicron variant continue to surge worldwide. 14. St. Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.)2020-21: 7-4, No. It's evidence of a family legacy that he has both inherited and made his own. Meanwhile, the postseason is ramping up across the country. Top 100 weekly statewide boys basketball stat leaders, Feb. 5-Feb. 11, Projected seeds for the 2023 boys basketball state tournament, Top daily boys basketball stat leaders for Saturday, Feb. 11, No. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our
Burlington City (NR) 5-0: Sophomore twins Jamaal and Jameel Morris led the way in a big victory over Cinnaminson. Forced to cancel a highly anticipated Dec. 29 contest against Christ the King (Middle Village). 15 in final MaxPreps Top 25Breakdown: Enter the season with the nation's longest win streak at 47 games. Wildwood Catholic (1) 4-2: Senior guard Jahlil White was stellar with 20 points, five rebounds and three blocks in a 49-45 loss to North Jersey Group 4 power Elizabeth at the Seagull Classic on Saturday. But the rest of the Crusaders struggled at the offensive end, shooting a combined 0-for-11 from three-point range. 18. But photos of him peer down from a line of banners strung from lampposts along the redeveloped waterfront, and white T-shirts bear his name in purple and gold letters. Camden (N.J.) Record: 28-2 10. People here call that more than coincidence. 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. The city's population dwindled from 124,000 in 1950 to 72,000 in 2021, and one-third of its residents live in poverty. This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups. User Agreement,
Get the latest news, schedule, scores, stats, league standings, rankings and photos for Camden's high school's Boys Basketball teams. There is no bigger name in this hoops loving city, where over the decades "Wagner" has become synonymous with championships. CBS Sports has the latest High School Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. 1 team in National Top 20, as Aric Demings finished with a team-high 23 points. At 17, D.J. D.J. could potentially make it.". As a result, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association launched an investigation that is ongoing, officials said. Wagner, the nations No. Led by Dillon Mitchell and Dariq Whitehead, Montverde Academy beat Link Academy (Missouri) 60-49 in the championship game. 3 thanks to an impressive win over arch-rival Camden Catholic. The Panthers finally broke through last season, winning the 2022 state championship. Coach Turner was there to watch. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement,
"That was a big thrill.". Camden named a street outside the school after the team's first big star, Ron "Itchy" Smith. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our
He still has a teenager's slim build, and what sets him apart is not necessarily his size or athleticism, recruiters say, but his savvy understanding of how to set the pace of a game. In an era when many elite ballplayers choose to attend sports-first private schools or jump from school to school in search of better competition and more shine, Wagner says he never thought of playing anywhere else. The Trailblazers are nearing full strength as offseason additions, Captured the Classic at Damien championship with wins over Clovis North (Fresno) 89-28, St. John Bosco (Bellflower) 62-56, Etiwanda 67-61 and Crean Lutheran (Irvine) 66-56. The team was undefeated in his sophomore year, but the state championship tournament was again cancelled due to the pandemic. Wagner isnt the only freshman making an impact for the Panthers. 15 Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia) in the Philadelphia Catholic League title game. within New Jersey. He has stood at the top of his recruiting class since he started high school, but he carries himself with a quiet humility, even getting water for his teammates when he is on the bench. 3 Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) 65-63 in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title game while previously-unranked Roman Catholic (Philadelphia) upset previous No. Educator and activist Denisha Jones explains what racial justice in education looks like. 8. Used with permission. Following a first-round loss to Denver Prep Academy (Denver, Colo.) 73-64, the Panthers recovered with a pair of wins over Legacy Early College (Greenville, S.C.) 55-54 and Huntington Prep (Huntington, W. Va.) 74-49 to finish 2-1 at the Chick-fil-A Classic. The Hilltoppers' only significant national challenge is Jan. 22 against No. Camden Boys. 6. Who are N.J. boys basketballs top unsung heroes & underrated players in 2023. He carries a family name that brings pressure, built up over three generations, as well as the lofty expectations of a community that already salutes him as a star. Wagner is considered a five-star recruit and the number one player in the 2023 class by ESPN . Coming into the tournament, the Scholars, which includes Wagner and three other Camden High players, is among the best on the summer circuit. 1. 24. We havent made a shot all year long, Wildwood Catholic coach Dave DeWeese told reporters from nj.com and the Press of Atlantic City after the game. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md. Camden (Camden, N.J.) (23-2) Last ranking: 8. 2. has echoed at Panthers games for decades. 25 in final MaxPreps Top 25Breakdown: Experienced group looks to capture its third state title in the past four years behind seniors Peter Suder and William & Mary commit Charlie Williams. 2 Camden steps on gas in third, outlasts Paul VI in Camco tourney quarterfinals, Whos lighting it up? Rise three spots after beating No. Used with permission. With the 2022-23 high school boys basketball season underway nationwide, here is the latest update of our national Top 10 rankings. The Panthers posted wins over Rutgers Prep, Camden Catholic, Paul VI,. Former No. Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville, Tenn.)2020-21: 25-4Breakdown: Reigning MaxPreps Tennessee Player of the Year B.J. ", Flashback: Bronny dropped to floor by top 2023 prospect D.J. Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix) 31-3 That is like all we got here: Camden High School basketball. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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