Fouls: 18. A Temple alum and South Jersey native. Wagner, who ESPN ranks as the top prospect in the Class of 2023, is the defending Group 2 state champion; Camden The guard said competing with my brothers is the one that comes to mind. He also averages 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 3.1 assists. I remember I punished him for all of those years he beat me and blocked my shot (laughs). DJ is far better than me at the same ageand I know his father will say the same thing.. What will loom over the next few years is where DJ will attend college. 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. 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This was Dajuan Wagner's freshman year. 3-pt: Peiffer 2. Its a small campus, where I could just focus on my craft, go to class, and everything Im supposed to do.. This is Southend and despite finally settling their 1.4m debt with HMRC, they're still closer to oblivion than Hollywood, 'JOKE': Injured Chelsea defender Thiago Silva becomes latest star to hit out at FIFA's Best awards as the 38-year-old appears to make dig at Julian Alvarez finishing above Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Lewandowski. His mom worked two jobs to keep his dream alive. DJ will be better than both me and my dad, and if he isnt, we havent done our jobs. 7. On 2/7, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Crestwood (Sumter, SC) by a score of 73-47. This was Billy Thompson's senior year and Walls' sophomore year. 2022 Galvanized Media. There was a fight at the game, and the NJSIAA banned Turner from coaching for two years. Reedsville: Maertz 2, Taddy 13, Prochnow 8, Maney 11, Z. Dvorachek 27, C. Dvorachek 19, Bubolz 2, Ossman 6. Carstarphen, Brown and Donnie Walker were other key players for a dominating team that won a pair of battles with John Valore's best team at CH East -- the squad that had four 1,000-point scorers in the Temple-bound Katsikas brothers, Tom and Nick, as well as Marc Levy and Frankie Williams. He finishes his career with 1,836 points and 432 assists. All rights reserved. (19-11) at (4) Sterling (21-9), Coaches: Middle Twp. It went undefeated all the way to the title in 1959 and 1960. FT: 7-9. DJ received offers from every major prep school locally and nationally, but decided to stay home and play for Camden. 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Both teams are competitive, kids are competitive, Avent said. 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. This was Turner's first state title. 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.. Luxemburg-Casco was led by Caleb Blohowiak, who scored 21 points. 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 Jake Hardinger led Pittsville with 17 points. FT: 10-14. 4), got into an on-court altercation with Eastside High players on Feb. 16. Egg Harbors strength is its defense its averages 12.6 steals per game. Theyre gym rats. Griffin Lange added 12 points and Cole Nelson scored 11 for West. 3-pt: Leitzke 2, Hermann 2, Edinger 4. Devonte Kershaw added 11 points for Oshkosh West. 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. Camden's stats have been entered for the 56-51 win vs. Lakewood on 1/24/2023 7:30 PM. August 2007: Signs with Prokom Trefl Sopot, the Polish League champions, but is limited to fewer than 20 games because of an ankle injury. |. One instance came against Bishop Eustace on Feb. 14. Thats not DJ. Those games were unbelievable. Just having him around was good for me, Medley said. Emotions get high and it was an emotional response to an incredibly big rivalry, a good game. 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. 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 Robinson then punched the Tigers player, who immediately reciprocated as the referee blew his whistle. RELATED:Top players, teams and predictions for the WIAA state boys basketball playoffs, MORE:Green Bay Notre Dame boys hockey is two wins away from perfection, WIAA title, MORE:Girls wrestling tournament finds home at Kohl Center; plus updated area girls basketball sectional pairings. He put me around a lot of people, those who also helped me with my game. Here's a countdown of Turner's 10 best teams, in one man's opinion anyway: Honorable mention: 1998 (21-7). navigator.sendBeacon('https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', payload); I had to earn it from my dad, and DJ will have to earn it against me." 3-pt: Kamp, Krueger, Torres, Vande Kamp 4, Hawkinson. But he hasnt beaten me yet. I dont know what to say. Caleb Mundell leads the way, averaging a team-high 14.1 points and 8 rebounds. The Panthers won their second straight Group 4 state title. 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. Beau Brunner paced Bowler with 12 points. Two of the teams star players were from 70 miles north of Camden, and one lived in a house owned by Wagners father, Dajuan, a former Camden star and NBA lottery pick. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Woodbury girls program was disqualified from the playoffs for a similar incident last month. 7. Camden's stats have been entered for the 43-40 win vs. Andrew Jackson on 12/13/2022 7:30 PM. Fouls: 14. It was a stunner, a 20-point loss to Neptune in the Group 4 state semifinal before 11,000 fans at Princeton. 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. March 1981: Finishes senior season with 739 points, which was a then-South Jersey record, and nets 2,003 points for his three-year career. As for me, I see DJs jump shot and his build is like mine, so hes like me in those areas, but as far as his dad, DJ attacks the basket with either hand like his dad used to do, said Milt, one of the Philadelphia-area hoops legends who led Camden to the 1979 state championship. Oct. 10, 2022: He becomes first South Jersey high school athlete to sign a name, image and likeness deal with Nike. [emailprotected]. 'We should be fine. Photo by Justin Borucki The atmosphere at the Peak Skills Basketball facility in West Berlin was suitably casual, as one might expect it to be on a sunny Sunday afternoon in October. ', 'None of my kids left the bench,' Avent added. This was Turner's last state championship team. March 2002: Closes out his only season with Memphis, leading the Tigers to the NIT title and earning MVP honors in the process. And why will both games not be on TV? 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.) Even as he got older, and was playing for a nationally ranked team, the bigger stage never affected his ability to be coached. Cameron Bell; Lenape Matt Wolf, Last sectional title: Egg Harbor Twp. Its always special when the kids get to perform in front of a large crowd. Hes genuineand thats a credit to his mother and father for instilling that into him. All rights reserved. if( 'moc.enilnoefiltseb' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { -- Contact Phil Anastasia at panastasia@phillynews.com, California residents do not sell my data request. Dajuan Wagner Sr. No. 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. 1983 (25-2). Camden, who has star player D.J. I remember the days I was in high school. The explosive 6-foot-3 guard once scored 100 points in a game. Now, the Eagles are looking to get back at Lenape, who they fell to in the sectional semifinals last March. We have a lot to look forward to after this game. Ryan Ehlert paced Goodman/Pembine with 17 points, while Lucas Barribeau added 10. Dec. 17, 2021: Wagner begins junior season with a 25-point, 8-rebound effort in Camdens 67-64 win over Roselle Catholic, setting the stage for what would become one of the Panthers best seasons in program history. "Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and fans. 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. Any varsity team accumulating three (3) or more player or coach disqualifications prior to the start of the tournament will not be permitted to participate in the state tournament. WebOn 1/27, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Darlington (SC) by a score of 51-41. Camden, who has star player D.J. Nov. 14, 2022: ESPNs No. Feb. 4, 1983: Dajuan Marquett Wagner is born. Camden High assistant coach Maurice Clark recalled a moment with guard Cian Medley. Chaos broke loose as fans, players and coaches flooded the court with some players having to be held back from joining the fight. This was Kevin Walls' senior year and Louis Banks' sophomore year. Fouls: 14. Katrina McCombs, Superintendent of the Camden City School District and Camden coach Maalik Waayns declined to comment on the brawl. FT: 10-20. It goes back to Milts pro days, when a teenage Dajuan and Milt were together in an empty gym. Fouls: 18. Updated: 8:14 PM EST March 1, 2022. He was the master of the 10-foot bank shot. 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. We want him to experience being a sophomore in high school.. DJ can play anywhere. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. 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. Banks was the key. ATHENS - Aiden Janke scored 27 points and Connor Sheahan added 20 to lead Athens to the regional quarterfinal win. Camdens players, which also include Kentucky signees Wagner (ESPNs No. Shaw finished with 23 points. [4] Clark is a standout defender and will likely matchup with Germann or Reyes. There were two wonderful teams, two great coaching staffs, lots of great players out there. Theyve won eight straight and 17 of their past 19 games, their only setbacks narrow three-point losses to Cherokee and Eastside. 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 Fouls: 11. The basketball game was the first in the gleaming, modern high schools gleaming, modern gym a $133-million construction project that began in 2017. Tech. Its unfortunate., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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