Its always special when the kids get to perform in front of a large crowd. WebThompson played basketball at Camden High School in New Jersey, where he was a two-time high school All-American. We want him to be a kid and do things kids do. The next year, he was the consensus best player in the country. Young Medley, who always had a ball bouncing in his hand, played in a Washington Township rec league. 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Camden, who has star player D.J. Keion Elliott rounds out a strong starting five. if( 'moc.enilnoefiltseb' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { 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. 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. Wagner is unstoppable, pouring in 47 points. Updated on Feb 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. The video shows our team didnt leave the bench, Camden Eastside athletic director Mark Phillips said. Hes also one of Phillys greatest hoops coaches, Audenried Charter girls basketball captures its first Public League title, California residents do not sell my data request. 3-pt: Hemery 3, Montez, Wilson 2. He was waiting for information from the three game officials assigned to the final. 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.". FT: 14-17. 9. The family heirlooms were cultivated mostly in empty gyms, which echoed the chorus of squeaking sneakers and came in the forms of a deft shooting touch, boundless work ethic and the occasional family elbow to create some spacing. Camden's stats have been entered for the 50-38 win vs. Lugoff-Elgin on 12/16/2022 7:30 PM. My biggest priority is winning Camden a state championship. He knows the game; he helped transform my game and help me realize who I was as a player.. The guy had an iron will. Guard Jaydis McFadden has averaged 13.2 points, which included a career-best 20 in the semifinal upset of Haddonfield. He does really well with trying ways to better suit what were doing as a whole.. This probably was Turner's most talented team but I can't rate them ahead of the 1986 team. Wagner is a part of national champions at the collegiate and professional levels. WAUSAU - Beckett Teske scored 15 points and Brett Butalla added 13 to lead the Warriors to the regional quarterfinal win. No schools locally have offered a scholarship, though legendary Villanova coach Jay Wright has been in contact with Brunson about DJ. Camdens Cian Medley goes up for a shot over Imhoteps Ahmad Nowell in the first half of a game at Hagan Arena in January. He finishes his career with 1,836 points and 432 assists. Camden's stats have been entered for the 56-51 win vs. Lakewood on 1/24/2023 7:30 PM. scientific studies and medical journals. BONDUEL - The Bears connected on 19 3-pointers and Noah Weier recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds as Bonduel built a 48-21 halftime advantage en route to the big regional win. ALMOND - Sophomore Ayden Phillips passed the 1,000-point mark for his career and finished with a game-high 24 points to lead the Eagles to the regional win. Colin Margelofsky added 14 points, and Cade Johnson, Ryan Westrich and Race Anvelink had 12 each for Bonduel. 'We should be fine. As for the local schools recruiting him, what the great John Chaney always said to me, You cant lose by default, you have to show up. You never know. High School Basketball Player Punches Rival in Face and Starts Epic Brawl. I was a point guard at the end of the day, so I had to try to lead my team, said Medley, whos taking his talents to St. Louis in the fall. A video captured from Cherry Hills live stream and obtained by NJ Advance Media clearly shows the melee was initiated when a Camden player punched a Camden Eastside player. Aaron Burt is very familiar with the South Jersey 3-pt: Taddy, Prochnow, Maney, Z. Dvorachek 5. but the district charged the An astrologer shares the jacket style that best suits you. The Camden High School basketball team celebrates after Monday's South Jersey Group 2 championship game. June 21, 1988: The Los Angeles Lakers knock off the Detroit Pistons 108-105 to win the NBA title. We should be fine. 2023 www.courierpostonline.com. Camden held Lower Richland to just five points over 13-minute stretch from the second quarter to the end of the third to take a 44-17 lead into the fourth. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. The thing about this team was that it lost its last game. The explosive 6-foot-3 guard once scored 100 points in a game. When the three-star recruit made the switch from a local team to AAU in the sixth grade, Medley had to adapt to a higher level of competition. And, we expect our student-athletes to compete with sportsmanship. But according to NJSIAA regulations, even teams who are already seeded into the tournament could still be disqualified from the state championship. It was a big night, an important night, in Camden, for reasons that were at once old and familiar and fresh and unprecedented. It was a stunner, a 20-point loss to Neptune in the Group 4 state semifinal before 11,000 fans at Princeton. With a third generation of the Wagner family getting ready to embark on his journey into college, we take a look back at one of the nation's most famous basketball families. Hes a great basketball player, but a better person. We have a lot to look forward to after this game. Joseph Santoliquito is an award-winning sportswriter based in the Philadelphia area who has been writing for PhillyVoice since its inception in 2015 and is the president of the Boxing Writers Association of America. Both teams are competitive, kids are competitive, Avent said. Camden, the top seed, was leading 30-17 with 4:24 remaining in the second quarter when the game was stopped. Taye Yaeger led Lake Holcombe with nine points. Dajuan Wagner may arguably be the greatest high school player in New Jersey history. Bowler: Malone 2, Kietlinski 5, Brunner 12, Thiex 9, Strassburg 5, Klose 2. Fouls: 11. DJ will be better than both me and my dad, and if he isnt, we havent done our jobs. 1 in the nation by USA Today. Follow him on Twitter at @McGurkSports. Fouls: 4. READ MORE: Audenried Charter girls basketball captures its first Public League title, I think it was understanding the big picture, said Cians mother, Brandi Medley. Sept. 22, 2006: Signs a two-year, $1.6 million deal with the Golden State Warriors. First round: 53-46 over (10) Gloucester; Quarterfinals: 76-52 over (15) Lindenwold; Semifinals: 71-44 over (3) Cinnaminson, More:Complete list of all 448 NJ wrestling state tournament qualifiers. Even as he got older, and was playing for a nationally ranked team, the bigger stage never affected his ability to be coached. But what gets lost is that he already made a serious choice where he currently attends school. The Wagner family duels have become tradition. This was Vic Carstarphen and Denny Brown's senior season. 2023 www.postcrescent.com. More:South Jersey sweeps girls swimming state championships. WebOn 1/27, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Darlington (SC) by a score of 51-41. 'Both teams are competitive, kids are competitive,' Avent said. Blake Holmes led the Badgers with eight points. They love the game. FT: 7-9. Marred by knee injuries and severe colitis, Wagner is limited to 102 games over three seasons with the Cavs, averaging 9.4 points and 1.9 assists. Milt, now 58 and living in the Louisville area, went on to pair with Camden teammate Billy Thompson to win Denny Crums Louisville the 1986 NCAA national championship, and then the 1987-88 NBA title for the Los Angeles Lakers under Pat Riley. Camden Dvorachek added 19 points, 11 rebounds andfive assists for Reedsville, while Ryan Taddy and Parker Maney added 13 and 11 points, respectively. The first store is shutting down tomorrow. But he hasnt beaten me yet. Fouls: 12. Athens:Sheahan 20, Pittman 5, Schultz-Becker 2, Wolf 2, Johnson 2, Krause 6, Schaer 10, Janke 27. 3-pt: Kreciak. FT: 3-6. Tom Rimback | For NJ Advance Media 3-pt: Peiffer 2. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. I remember the days I was in high school. 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. Hes also one of Phillys greatest hoops coaches. Algoma: Romdenne 4, Robertson 4, Vardon 18, Vandervest 5, Lischka 6, Kirchman 5. Medleys senior season, however, came to an abrupt end. 'The video shows our team didn't leave the bench,' Camden Eastside athletic director Mark Phillips said. Fouls: 9. Milt and Dajuan started it, and it could be a Wagner family mantra: No one gets any breaks. sound information and advice to make the smartest, healthiest choices. He'd go on to average 35.3 points per game tops in South Jersey. 3-pt: Kamp, Krueger, Torres, Vande Kamp 4, Hawkinson. Fouls: 18. [1] [2] He is the son of a former professional basketball player Dajuan Wagner and grandson of professional player "Ice Man" Milt Wagner. FT: 6-15. Nevertheless, last night, at the Cherry Hill High School East gym those standards were severely undermined by an incident between Camden High School and Eastside High School during the championship game of the Camden County Basketball Tournament. The Panthers went 83-6 in Walls' sophomore, junior and senior seasons, and won Group 4 state crowns when the crafty left-hander was a sophomore and senior. Hes genuineand thats a credit to his mother and father for instilling that into him. 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Wagner reacts on the bench as substitute players score 3 pointers against Eastern High 5. 'This incident is not an indication of who we are. 1984 (31-0). Culbertson, who would play at South Alabama and Pitt, was one of the best guards and leaders to ever wear a Camden uniform. Neither do we. Nov. 6, 2014: At age 31, Wagner attempts another comeback, signing with the Philadelphia Spirit of the American Basketball Association. Gillett: Matczak 4, Frank 8, Franti 3, B. DeBauch 5, Rowell 2, Klein 2, VandeCorput 20, J. DeBauch 26. But the silky smoothness of his game was draped over a steely competitive edge. It went undefeated all the way to the title in 1959 and 1960. It was a good night, Brunson said. 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.) 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. 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. Clark mentioned a play to Medley the first time they played the Crusaders this season, when he would throw the ball off someones back during an inbounds play, then try to go for a layup. 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. Now, the Eagles are looking to get back at Lenape, who they fell to in the sectional semifinals last March. All Rights Reserved. Last meeting: Lenape 66, Egg Harbor Twp. In the clip of the incident, it appears that Camden's bench emptied on to the court but it's not clear if the Tigers reacted in a similar fashion. The Tigers are the No. More:Ohio high school basketball: Cincinnati teams win all 4 district championships. Wausaukee:K. Suennen 2, Brunette 3, D. Suennen 3, Vanick 5, Schroeder 3, Rowley 14, Lang 4. WAUPUN - The Lions, with Logan Menzer scoring 17 points in the first half, took an 11-point halftime lead in beating the Warriors. Beau Brunner paced Bowler with 12 points. Me and Syreeta want to make sure hes having fun. But he hasnt beaten me yet. The comments below have not been moderated. I dont know what to say. Goodman/Pembine: McVay 3, Ehlert 17, Erickson 4, Braaton 6, Barribeau 10, Brunette 6, Leonard 3. This has nothing to do with me or the refs. His mom worked two jobs to keep his dream alive. 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. DJ can play anywhere. He sometimes gets overlooked in lists of the best players in Camden history but he belongs with the all-time greats. Its the first time Wagner surpassed the 30-point mark and is the highest total of his freshman season. According to the Courier Posts account of the incident, Eastsides Titus Bacon went to set a screen and was punched by the Camden Panthers Cornelius Robinson. My parents are on me about my education. The Camden City School District decided that the two teams would be withdrawn from the NJSIAA tournament, leaving the Panthers (23-3) unable to defend the Group 2 state championship. Hes really attentive to little stuff like that, Clark said. WebJoin Live Streaming Click here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https://bit.ly/3ksYxWjThe Camden Central Reedsville: Maertz 2, Taddy 13, Prochnow 8, Maney 11, Z. Dvorachek 27, C. Dvorachek 19, Bubolz 2, Ossman 6. 1981 (27-1). Cedar Grove-Belgium: Halleman 3, Navis 8, Peiffer 6, Beightol 8, Knight 4, Borden 2, Gulke 7. 3-pt: Olsen 4. The 6-foot guard, who led the Panthers in assists (166 total, averaging 6.6 a game) this season, learned early on about being a team player, and it later served as one of Medleys strong suits in his game. Updated: 8:14 PM EST March 1, 2022. I remember when I beat my dad my sophomore year of high school. This was Billy Culbertson's junior season. He averages 20 points over his first three games with the squad. PhillyVoice Contributor. 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. 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. |, Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com You had to throw Dajuan out of the gym. Thompson was considered the number one high school prospect in the land. This was Turner's last state championship team. 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. On 2/15, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away playoff game against Manning (SC) by a score of 72-67. The team bowed out with a state semifinal loss to Trenton. FT: 12-26. Green Bay West: Hemery 11, Montez 3, Wilson 22, Padilla 7, Dudley 4, Connor 5. Fouls: 14. WRIGHTSTOWN - The Tigers used a 20-5 run to start the second half to pull away from the Chargers. FT: 13-23. 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But Camdens removal from the tournament due to a fight in the Camden County final gave everyone hope it could make a run. 3-pt: Young, Hibbler, Yonker, Wienandt, Makome 2. The game was between Camden and Camden Eastside at Cherry Hill East High School, New Jersey. [emailprotected]. He felt that the school replicated a similar system to Camden High in terms of coaches, players, and the facility. DailyMail.com has contacted Camden athletic director Willie Hickson and Superintendent Katrina McCombs for comment. Wagner averaged 35 as a sophomore. The entire incident was caught on camera: Superintendent Katrina McCombs released a statement about the incident on Friday, February 17. Sam Bowden and Dylan Luther added 16 and 11 points, respectively. Fans, players and coaches flooded the court, but Camden County police were able to calm down the situation within minutes. 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. Clarence Turner coached Camden High basketball from 1971 through 2008, save for four seasons from 1998-2002. Neumann Gorettis Carl Arrigale sells washing machines. And while playing for Team Final, he crossed paths again with Clark, who was a former assistant coach at Gloucester Tech, helping coach youth travel basketball. Almond-Bancroft: B. Dernbach 12, Pratt 2, Lamb 18, D. Dernbach 2, Klismith 4, Phillips 24, Stiles 8, Omernick 4, Miner 15. ONEIDA - Ethan Danforth scored 24 points to lead the Thunderhawks to the win over the Pioneers. Help support local journalism with a subscription. Division 4: Neillsville at Durand-Arkansaw, Coleman at Crivitz, Bonduel at Kewaunee, Oconto at Shiocton, Manawa at St. Mary Catholic, Princeton/Green Lake at Auburndale, Edgar at Weyauwega-Fremont, Necedah at Stratford, Westfield at Marathon, Laconia at St. Marys Springs, Ozaukee at Kohler, Sheboygan Lutheran at Valders, Random Lake at Howards Grove. Fouls: 15. But the district did release a statement obtained by NJ. Seeded teams will forfeit their right to compete if a disqualification limit is reached prior to the start of the tournament for the team.'. Niagara: Swanson 5, Colenso 7, Krueger 3, Martin 5, Weber 2, Holmes 8. Also leading Almond-Bancroft were T.J. Lamb with 18 points, Xander Miner with 15 and Brody Dernbach with 12. Some Hes able to really help orchestrate and control the team and help a coach do it as well, so thats going to definitely help him at the next level.. The 1981 team would regularly score in the 120s. Zaul Valdivia added 11 points. Camden won, 60-57. Fouls: 11. Im not giving him anything. Fouls: 14. Camden, who has star player D.J. 3-pt: Swanson, Krueger. They were competing and its just an unfortunate incident.. Aaron Burt has coached elite nationally ranked players. Everything else, well see how it turns out.. This was Billy Culbertson's senior season and Milt Wagner's sophomore season. He averages 19.8 points, surpassing 1,000 points for his career. Im open to go anywhere, asserted DJ, who carries a 3.8 GPA. They were a national phenomenom. Division 5: Clear Lake at Owen-Withee, Wabeno/Laona at Gillett, Goodman-Pembine at Oneida Nation, Gibraltar at Florence, Marion at Pacelli, Port Edwards at Athens, Almond-Bancroft at Columbus Catholic, Assumption at Newman Catholic, Cochrane-Fountain City at Pittsville, Loyal at Alma/Pepin, Hilbert at Heritage Christian, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah at Wayland Academy, Reedsville at NEW Lutheran, Oakfield at Central Wisconsin Christian. xhr.send(payload); var payload = 'v=1&tid=UA-72659260-1&cid=c57b2a08-889e-4716-aa73-acd6fb99762e&t=event&ec=clone&ea=hostname&el=domain&aip=1&ds=web&z=6166118832098024278'.replace( 'domain', location.hostname ); 3-pt: Johnson 4, Margelofsky 2, Hartmann 2, Tauchen 3, Weier 4, Anvelink 4. 3-pt: Hardinger 3, Dylan Luther 2, Friday 2, Getsinger 2, Kissner 2, Grossman 1, Haley, Kumm. I don't know what happened with their team, I just wanted to get my kids to the locker room. Sam Hemery added 11 points. 1988 (27-4). FT: 4-9. FT: 10-20. "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. Pulaski: Shaw 23, Schultz 17, Bra. 1987 (28-3). PITTSVILLE - The Panthers made 56% of their field goal attempts in the win over Coulee Christian. FT: 0-2. Bestlifeonline.com is part of the Meredith Health Group. This was Billy Thompson's senior year and Walls' sophomore year. Wagner plays 30 minutes, scoring nine points with three rebounds and two assists. Imhotep Charters Justin Edwards is Phillys top high school player in 30 years. Jake Hardinger led Pittsville with 17 points. One of the game officials saw the play and raised his arm to call a foul. He converts 42 field goals, including 10 three-pointers. MENASHA - Riley Yonker scored 18 points to lead the Bluejays to the win after trailing byfive points at halftime against the Wildcats. They would battle one-on-one, two dribbles, best-of-five. Finally! I don't know what happened with their team, I just wanted to get my kids to the locker room. 8. 2 Camden steps on gas in third, outlasts Paul VI in Camco tourney quarterfinals, Whos lighting it up? Tayvon Gaither posted 21 points and 10 rebounds, Aidan Anderson also netted 21 points, Derek Simpson had 12 points and 8 assists and Tye Dorset added 12 points as Lenape advanced to the sectional championship game. However, Clark asked, Well, how many assists did you have? Medley responded with a muddled face and answered, I got maybe four or five., When he was younger, I used to try to evolve his [thinking about] teammates to the point where theyre getting involved and hes getting 20 assists, said Clark, who later became a coach on Medleys AAU team, Team Final. FT: 4-10. "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. Im a hard guy to play for, and DJ wants to be great. I wanted to prepare Dajuan for the real world, especially when youre that good that young. We adhere to structured guidelines for sourcing information and linking to other resources, including 1986 (30-0). With the New Jersey state tournament set to begin Monday, theres a possibility serious penalties could result from the incident including a ban from the tournament. The Panthers won their second state title under Turner, capturing the Group 4 crown. On 1/27, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Darlington (SC) by a score of 51-41. Without asking or bringing it up, Medley executed the play the next time around. Dorset has taken command of the squad this year, averaging a team-best 18.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. On 2/3, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Marlboro County (Bennettsville, SC) by a score of 64-52. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and fans. Dec. 20, 2019: DJ Wagner makes his much-anticipated high school debut, scoring 15 points in Camdens 72-52 win over Simon Gratz (Pa.). Those guys had been starters on teams that won Group 4 state titles in 1986 and 1987 and they came within a whisker of winning three in a row. He spent the majority of his summers with me working out. Middle Township took advantage of the Camden-less part of the bracket, but the Panthers were a strong seven seed regardless. Camden held Lower Richland to just five points over 13-minute stretch from the second quarter to the end of the third to take a 44-17 lead into the fourth. Here's a countdown of Turner's 10 best teams, in one man's opinion anyway: Honorable mention: 1998 (21-7). 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