Camden High School, NJ: 2023: 1: Justin Edwards: Imhotep Charter School, PA: 2023: 2: . Well, these have been two ridiculous seasons for the Piscataway native and St. Joseph's (Metuchen) star. [2][4] In his junior year he was already considered one of the top players of his class. The Metro Classic basketball tournament has featured some of the best teams and top high . Distanced both physically and figuratively, Bogues was itching until the day he could rejoin his friends. He returned the embrace. Always ridiculed and looked over, he found that the sport could earn him the currency of the land: respect. With more eyes now looking to Baltimore, Coach Wade had put together a national schedule, and the Poets rolled to a perfect 31-0. 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. Camden closed last season on a 25-game winning streak, was named the South Jersey Team of the Year and finished No. [18] However, the league folded days later, after it was discovered that the founder was a con artist. Camden is set to play Sierra Canyon of Los Angeles in a game that would match rising sophomores D.J. "We are just out here to have fun, to have a good day and enjoy our time.". Wilt Chamberlain had 100. He's only getting better, too. 7. "That was a big thrill.". 167 Players. Fans look down from a walking track on a higher floor, intent on sizing Wagner up. "That's a good question. First I got to see my son play and then its like reincarnation all over again, watch him do the same thing. Wagner is only a senior at Camden High School. Wagner (0:27), Hoops hotbed Camden is ready for No. ", Flashback: Bronny dropped to floor by top 2023 prospect D.J. Verga went from St. Rose High School in Belmar to Duke, where he set a scoring record, to the ABA in 1967. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. ClutchPoints was able to catch up briefly with Muggsy Bogues recently. Join our linker program. Noticing that players would start to falter defensively in the second half, he would have his players hold bricks while doing their workouts and sprints. [1] On November 20, two months after he recovered from a serious illness to make an NBA comeback, the Warriors bought out his contract after he had played one game for the team. With Bogues and Williams from Lafayette, and Wingate and Lewis from Cecil, the bad blood was on display right away. If Edey returns in 2023-24, after announcing he'll enter the 2023 NBA draft but retain his eligibility, Purdue will be the . As the shortest player to ever play in the league, Bogues faced immense challenges at every level that he had to overcome. 12 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. He appeared in more than 400 games, mostly with the Clippers, and averaged 8.2 points a game. About Sharing Tools. I fell in love with the community, the fans, the students., More: South Jersey Football Mean 15 Rankings for Nov. 8. During the summer heading into his freshman season at Camden, Wagner was one of just three Class of 2023 prospects invited to the USA Basketball July mini camp in Colorado Springs. Attles is still an ambassador for the Golden State franchise. [2] He scored 3,462 points in high school (the most in New Jersey high school history, breaking former high school star John Somogyi's scoring record of 3,451 points; when Somogyi played there was no 3-point shot), and scored 25 points in the McDonald's All-American Game. and the Wagner basketball legacy before he starts his climb up the basketball pyramid. 1979 (25-4). Ford, who played at Holy Family Spirit High in Absecon, is better known as a head coach than as a player. Share & Export. At the rec center, a certain, shorter, high-energy player drew his attention. The city threw a victory parade for the Panthers, as well as three other city teams that won championships in other sports. Data Provided By He wants everybody else to do well.. 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. They even crowded him for autographs afterwards. After all, Muggsy was playing alongside guys hed been playing with and against his whole life. He said he is most proud of his grandsons team-first approach to the game. I think he did well, Milt Wagner said of D.J. 1-ranked recruit Wagner chooses Kentucky", "Can this 14-year-old phenom become the first third-generation NBA player? Follow him on Twitter@StevePoliti. He was fifth on The Star-Ledger's list of the greatest N.J. athletes of the 20th Century, and had his focus been solely on basketball and not also a pro football career, there's no telling what he might have accomplished. there was Dajuan, and before Dajuan, there was Milt. Camden earned New Jersey Boys Basketball Team of the Year honors by NJ.com.[8]. 1987 (28-3). They hope to see him on top someday, the biggest star Camden has produced in its long line of prodigies. Meanwhile, D.J. The Panthers won their second straight Group 4 state title. (79 kg). I grew up with five brothers and sisters all having different fathers. All of a sudden, there was a lot of money involved in high school basketball. The pride of Bloomfield carved out an impressive 10-year career in the NBA after playing collegiately for Notre Dame, scoring 12,142 points -- that's 17.2 a game -- while twice being chosen for the All-Star Game. It was just as big when Juannie came in, Milt Wagner said. But fans watching will recognize some of the top lineups in the nation, playing under team names inspired by their high schools. High School: Camden High School. Players listed for each high school attended; Active players in bold; * Indicates Hall of Famer; Includes stats from NBA and ABA. "I wear Camden on my chest wherever I go. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. According to the report, the average cost to educate a student in the magnet schools attended by the basketball players is $22,348. Averaging 40 points per game over the course of a season in high school basketball is hard. The 48-year-old Washington Township resident reached out to the school and rescinded his resignation. On October 12, 2015, he attempted to return to basketball and planned to sign with the AmeriLeague. D.J., a sleek, 6-3 combo guard, led a stacked Panthers squad to a state championship last season, averaging over 19 points a game. grew up outside Camden in Gloucester County, many in the city always expected he would play for The High. Hes built like me, probably shoots like me, but everything else he got from his dad, Milt Wagner said. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Wagner at the start of his high school career are similar to the excitement in the city when Dajuan Wagner took the court for the Panthers in the fall of 1997. And a trip back to Muggsys roots revealed the foundation for such a team. During the 2004-2005 season, he was hospitalized with ulcerative colitis. Not one of em said can you reconsider., More: Coping with death: Camden senior Alijah Clark uses football to carry on in tragic year. CAMDEN, N.J. -- On a sunny Saturday just before the start of the school year, hundreds of people flock to Wiggins Waterfront Park for a block party. I think hes really tries to put that effort out there to do that, make his guys around him better.. Wagner has said he plans to attend college before going pro. Take me, show me, lead me. Everyone says thats your calling and Im like yeah, yeah, yeah, Brunson said. The annual HoopHall Classic, which brings together many of the . "Honestly, when our basketball program is going, you can see the difference in the community. For the Suns to beat the Nuggets, let alone reach The Finals, they need Ayton to narrow his role - then thrive in it. Youre all good parents, I got the best parents. Saint Augustine College Preparatory School. He's played eight seasons in the NBA. He also cherished the connections he built with his players. Milt Wagner said the expectations that surround D.J. Leaving the Panthers felt more like a nightmare. "That is the bright light in our city that everybody gets behind.". They looked on with joy as Muggsy and Kim who met him at a Dunbar alumni game renewed their vows. The slender 6-foot-5 shooting guard led the Panthers to the 1979 New Jersey state championship before going on to star for the Louisville Cardinals, leading them to three Final Fours and the 1986 national championship. Muggsy was the spark that made the whole team go, and his infectious energy led their fast-paced attack. And those are the legacies that last long after the shine of the hardwood fades away. Shorter than his peers, all he had to do was steal the ball a few times or drive right past a guy, and theyd look at him differently. It also was different -- the same sense of pride tinged with the bittersweet realization of the passage of time. Thats unbelievable, Milt Wagner said. On that night in 2015, in that high-rise lounge overlooking the city, Muggsy walked into his surprise birthday party and unexpected wedding. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Not many dispute it. 6 overall according to the industry average 247Sports Composite. The Teaneck High graduate played in the NBA from 1984-97 and won a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 1988. People still talk to me about that game," Milt Wagner said. Updated on Jun 5, 2019, 12:14 p.m. "Going to the NBA is almost like hitting the lottery," Miller says. MaxPreps has found 112 instances in which a player has averaged 40 or more points in a season at . Milt Wagner said he hoped to attend as many Camden games as possible this season. He is the son of former University of Louisville and National Basketball Association (NBA) player Milt Wagner[1] and left the NBA early into his career because of debilitating health problems. I would say I dont see anyone quite like the game I played but Patrick (Beverley) and Rondo are the closest.. [8][9], Wagner considered offers from Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis and Miami (FL),[10] and signed with Memphis in June 2000. Franco Harris, Joe Theisman and other stars. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. , I love the game today, he said. He is seeking to become the first-ever third-generation NBA player.[13]. 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. 6 pick in the 2002 NBA draft, but injury and illness derailed his career. Abandoned industrial sites dominate other parts of the city, and much of the downtown is eerily quiet, even during business hours. Dajuan Wagner was the 6th pick in the 2002 NBA draft who made a huge name for himself in High School scoring 100 points in a single game. I love the game today, he said. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. After being one of five finalists for Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year, Kentucky signee DJ Wagner was named Iverson Classic National High School Player of the Year. Crotty, who played at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, was undrafted out of the University of Virginia, but the 6-foot-1 point guard bounced around the NBA for 11 seasons before retiring in 2003. 50 years young and a family man, Tyrone Muggsy Bogues stepped into the 50th-floor lounge unassumingly. His jump shot is off, but he still wows the crowd with his quick rushes up the court, stutter-step moves and his uncanny ability to snake through the lane. Milt Wagner, a legendary Camden High basketball player who won an NCAA title at Louisville and an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers, watched his son Dajuan Wagner take the court for the Panthers as a freshman in the late 1990s. Nowhere has it been done more than on the high. This page was last edited on 25 April 2023, at 22:03. He didnt realize he was walking into a surprise birthday party, with a crowd of anxious family and friends around the corner. I think it helped elevate my profile.". (Photo credit: YouTube) Rick Brunson, the former NBA player and assistant coach, spent the last three years as the head basketball coach of the Camden High School Panthers. Allen, who played at Shawnee High in Medford, started 73 games for the 2002-03 Miami Heat in his second professional season. Wagner is one of the few players that have won national titles in high school, college and in the NBA. [1][2] He is the son of a former professional basketball player Dajuan Wagner and grandson of professional player "Ice Man" Milt Wagner. Brunson, a nine-year NBA veteran who served as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Bobcats and Minnesota Timberwolves before joining the Panthers, is the reigning South Jersey Coach of the Year. "To see everybody in those shirts walking around out here, that means a lot to me," he tells the audience. As a result, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association launched an investigation that is ongoing, officials said. Who did we rank too high? It just kind of flows over.". When the small-of-stature Muggsy was announced in the starting lineup, the whole Camden High gym laughed and jeered. Camden defeated Lenape, 76-64. Im like really? Basketball became a source of pride for kids in the inner city. Just 14, he probably isnt finished growing. Lines forms outside the gymnasium long before they take the court. "There is no Camden High basketball without the Wagners," says Antoine Miller, a former teammate of Dajuan's, who runs the Camden Elite AAU program. Coach Turner was there to watch. All rights reserved. 5 min read. The team was undefeated in his sophomore year, but the state championship tournament was again cancelled due to the pandemic. Its an unbelievable feeling.. In one game against DeMatha, Muggsy went up for a layup, but was trapped by two defenders in mid-air. "Do I think I'd be mayor if I hadn't played?" Coach Wade pounced on that, and preached teamwork and togetherness. We present them here for purely educational purposes. joined him at practice. I gave them my word, Im totally committed, Brunson said. That's when not even he could take another game . "You've heard the clich that basketball is a religion. could potentially make it.". I was being, in my opinion, selfish. He scored a season-high 32 points against Old Dominion on November 14, 2001 in his 2nd game with Memphis, and tied his season high on March 26, 2002 against Temple during the NIT semifinal. "I am basically a shy person.". Dajuan Marquett "D. At 17, D.J. Wagner (left), his grandfather Milt Wagner (center) and his father Dajuan after Camden's 72-52 win over Gratz on Friday. During his playing career, he was listed at 6'3" (1.91 m) tall and 175 lbs. but the district charged the players just . He was drafted 6th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2002 NBA draft . Still, he won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981, and is credited for hitting the first 3-point shot in NBA history. Sparrow, who starred at Eastside High in Paterson, had a productive 12-year career as a point guard in the NBA. 12 in the 1987 Draft and is the shortest player ever to play in the NBA. many NBA First Round Draft Picks, College All-Americans and McDonald's All-Americans. J." There is a more holistic power Jimmy Butler has access to, involving his fearlessness and his great strategic intelligence but not limited to these things. Since retiring in 2001, Muggsy has coached in the WNBA, coached high school basketball, and been a team ambassador for the Charlotte Hornets. Its rumored that Coach Wade laid a punch or two on recruiters who tried to do his players dirty. [4][5] At the end of the season he had an average of 31.9 points per game. That is like all we got here: Camden High School basketball. He converted 42 of his 61 field goals (with 10 3-pointers) and 6 free throws: he scored 25 points in the first quarter, 21 in the second, 26 in the third and 28 in the fourth. Dajuan Wagner, 39, is the leading scorer in New Jersey high school history. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Hoophall Classic annually features the top high school players and teams from around the country. AAU Team: NJ Scholars. "Puts consistent pressure on opposing defenses with his handle, first step and smooth change of pace game, as well as his improved shooting and playmaking ability.". Many recruiters were known to be corrupt, especially as drug dealers started to sponsor basketball teams in the area. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. It didn't end well for the big Plainsboro native, who the Los Angeles Lakers surprisingly made a first-round pick out of St. Joseph (Metuchen) in 2005. The first family of Camden basketball: Freshman guard D.J. He was the No. He is also the answer to a trivia question: Who scored the first field goal in Miami Heat history? Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. Josh Friedman has produced award-winning South Jersey sports coverage for the Courier Post and The Daily Journal for more than a decade. I get to see my grandson play. Theyre like coach, we need you, but were happy for you. But most of Camden's factories shut down long ago, choking off key routes to working-class prosperity and helping to trigger an exodus. This was Turner's last state championship team. I learned from the master, (former Temple coach) John Chaney, he was my mentor, he was my father. The Newark native's career began humbly at Burlington County College ended with 658 career games in the NBA. Camden Basketball History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 12 players) Head Coach: Maalik Waynes Richmond, Billy ( Jr.) Hornsby, Jaylan ( Jr.) Murray, Teron ( Jr.) Moore, Ramone Wagner, Dj ( Sr.) Bradshaw, Aaron ( Sr.) Haskins, Dasear ( Sr.) Coleman, James Medley, Cian ( Sr.) Robinson, Cornelius ( Sr.) Mcgill, Ernest Mack, Jaleel ( Sr.) From 1981 to 1983, Dunbar High was the most powerful team in high school basketball. worked out under his father's tutelage, learning some of the game's subtleties, and becoming a standout wherever he played. I tell him thats what determines great players. The city has demolished hundreds of vacant homes, and new buildings, including Camden's first hotel in a half century and a training center for the Philadelphia 76ers, have risen along the waterfront. was the same.. His shirtless celebration after the Cavaliers won the 2016 championship -- with Smith starting all 21 playoff games -- became a big deal on social media. . The following year, in 1981, Bogues transferred for his junior season (high school for them was just three years). Bogues told us he still watches the league today and is a fan. Camden native now lives out of the spotlight. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. They were ranked the top high school team in the nation throughout the season, and they won the state title again Dunbars sixth title in eight years. Wagner and Bronny James, two of the top players in the class of 2023, according to a Masslive.com report. So tell us: Who did we rank too low? The Roselle Park native won a championship with the Golden State Warriors in 1975 and was named NBA Finals MVP. He unfurled one of the most famous performances in Camden basketball history as a senior in 1981, scoring 52 against a DeMatha (Md.) But photos of . Dunbar won the Baltimore City Schools championship and went on to win the state title finishing the year a pristine 29-0. They took Coach Wades words to heart. Last year, when Camden County needed help getting more people vaccinated against COVID-19, it called on D.J. Between games, he laughs with his teammates, peeks in on the competition and cheers on Scholars squads playing in younger age divisions. During their run, Reggie Williams grew to be one of the best high school players in the country, and USA Today named him the High School Player of the Year. Camden named a street outside the school after the team's first big star, Ron "Itchy" Smith. You can also contact him at 856-486-2431. Boasting four future NBA players, the Poets took the life out of their opponents and their gyms. Featuring four future NBA players, the Dunbar Poets from 1981-1983 have made their case to be the best high school basketball team of all time. "I think because there is so much negativity talked about in Camden, the game became more important," he says. While the winter season is up in the air because of COVID, Brunson is thrilled to represent the purple and gold once again. The powerful 6-foot-2 guard led the Panthers to a state championship in 2000 and was the top scorer for the Memphis Tigers during his lone collegiate season. He played on six teams over end seasons and was out of the NBA at 26. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Hype erupts around Sierra Canyon's Juju Watkins. [2], On January 16, 2001 he scored 100 points against Camden County Tech. He is closing in on that with the Golden State Warriors now, where a player who averaged more than 20 points in back-to-back seasons has settled into a valuable bench presence. In his rookie season he averaged 13.4 points per game and shot 36.9% from the field. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. The Roselle native was never an All-Star in the NBA but he was, for stretches of his career, a prolific scorer. Ranking: 247Sports - No. Brunson is back for this season and the foreseeable future. He won all seven state titles between 1974-87, a remarkable run of great players, great teams and great moments. D.J. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The flamboyant Rodman is a five-time NBA champion, a two-time defensive player of the year and arguably the greatest rebounder in the sport's history, averaging 13.1 rebounds a game during 14-year career. . We had so much feedback on the list that we decided to take another swing at the ranking, added several players that readers rightly said were missing. But Wagner can't stay in Camden forever. Wagner was drafted in the second round of the 1986 NBA Draft. "This is your shot," he says in a video campaign. [3] He was invited back to a second USA Basketball event several months later, before the start of the high school basketball season in New Jersey. 6 pick in the NBA draft in 2002. More: 'Chase Street' on Amazon Prime is passion project for former Camden basketball star. Hes a respectful kid. Milt Wagner scored 2,003 career points at Camden. became the linchpin in the effort to put The High back on top. In ESPN's initial mock 2024 NBA Draft, Wagner is projected as a top-10 pick. The 7-foot-1 star also ranks third all-time in field goal percentage (58.2). And Wagner's decision of where to play next doesn't just impact him. He is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 recruiting class. [7] Wagner is considered by many to be the greatest high school basketball player in New Jersey history. He wasthe team's second-leading scorer on March 2, 1962, with 17 points. By the time he got to The High, the son was prepared to continue the Wagner tradition. The West Orange native was the No. But the city is trying to rebuild. Noah, who went from the Lawrenceville School to a two-time national champion at Florida, is a two-time NBA All-Star who was named the league's defensive player of the year in 2014. Monday's hearing that could have had consequences for Camden High School's boys' basketball team was delayed at least two weeks after a judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday regarding Camden's appearance before the NJSIAA's controversy committee. After college, Wingate, Williams, Lewis, and Bogues were all drafted and migrated to the NBA. Wagner was hampered by injuries and health problems thereafter. Although D.J. You cant let anyone dictate what you can do or who you should be, Bogues asserted. He finished with 999 career assists. Dajuan Marquett Wagner Sr. (born February 4, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. Do you have a blog? He helped bring down an athletic department. Taking it upon himself to win this game, Bogues led Dunbar to a dominating victory, 84-59. 1 prospect in the high school class of 2023 has made a decision. Wagner, take the court, wearing his fathers old No. People here call that more than coincidence. The Cavaliers did not exercise their option on his contract for the 200506 season and subsequently Wagner was out of the league. The 2016 Rookie of the Year has started all of the 164 games in his career so far, and last season averaged 25.1 points and 12.3 rebounds for the Timberwolves. 1 prospect D.J. Wright was arguably the greatest athlete Newark has ever produced. Melchionni, who starred at Bishop Eustace Prep in Pennsauken, was a reserve on the 1967 NBA champion 76ers before moving to the ABA, where he played seven years for the Nets. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He also has outstanding footwork, speed and balance. The Elizabeth native, known for an ever-present headband after he suffered a serious head injury as a child, played for eight different teams during his 12-season career. He felt it was the right time to start pursuing those aims. He led the Panthers to a 29-1 record in 2019-20, including a season-ending, 25-game winning streak. But it is truly part of our fabric," Carstarphen says. in that heritage. When I accomplish something, Camden is accomplishing something.". Through the decline and rebirth, the Panthers' dominance has been a constant and the team is woven through the fabric of the city. "I got drafted but winning the state championship for my city, that was the best," Dajuan told SLAM Magazine in 2020. Allegations of cheating are not unusual in high school sports, even if they are infrequently upheld. The time off which was longer than the All-Star break and extended when the . CAMDEN, N.J. - Pat Croce rarely saw anything that could ruin his feel-great spirit, but he would make an exception in the 1997 NBA offseason. They want you to mold them to be a man, and if they trust you, they give it. His grandfather, Milt Wagner, was a second-round pick in the 1986 NBA Draft. 1 basketball prospect in the Class of 2023, follows his father and grandfather as expected, the Wagners would become the first family with three generations of players in both the elite high school contest and the NBA. He never started more than 20 games in a season after that, but he played through 2011 before retiring. There will be no more rumors, never, ever. According to certain teammates, they said Muggsy was freezing them out in games. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. With a pastor and their family and friends present, there at the top of a high-rise apartment building, Bogues and his ex-wife, Kim, renewed their vows and were married again on January 9, 2015 some 30 years after they had first met and started dating. Before D.J. He hoped and dreamed that high school was his. But the Sixers have been in unfamiliar territory, navigating this eight-day layoff between their first-round playoff sweep of the Brooklyn Nets and Monday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. Along the way, he played in nearly 800 games and twice played in the NBA Finals. Former NBA player and coach Rick Brunson will be hired as the new basketball coach at Camden High School pending board of education approval, The Inquirer has learned. RealGM Trade Checker Step 1: Select the Teams Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Since retiring in 2001, Muggsy has coached in the WNBA, coached high school basketball, and been a team ambassador for the Charlotte Hornets. Dajuan Marquett "D. J." Wagner Jr. (born May 4, 2005) is an American basketball player who attends Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey. Milt Wagner, a legendary Camden High basketball player who won an NCAA title at Louisville and an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers, watched his son .
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