Thats a hell of a team over there. As a result, the Camden City School District withdrew both teams from the NJSIAA tournament, leaving the Panthers unable to defend the Group 2 state championship. The guy led the Panthers to back-to-back Group 4 state titles. Here's a countdown of Turner's 10 best teams, in one man's opinion anyway: Honorable mention: 1998 (21-7). NJ Advance Media staff writer Joe Zedalis contributed to this report. The Panthers are led by point guard D.J Wagner, who is thesecond ranked recruit in the country and a future member of Kentucky. The Panthers won their second straight Group 4 state title. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Camden is slated to appear Dec. 5 for a hearing before the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Associations Controversies Committee a body of state administrators which hears cases involving rules violations and doles out punishment when necessary. Kevin Armstrong may be reached at karmstrong@njadvancemedia.com. Brennan Edwards Follow School Camden County (Kingsland, GA) Class Year Freshman 2026 HT/WT 6'3" 185 lbs Teams V. Football #66 DE, T Timeline Brennan Edwards Latest Updates Brennan Edwards's Bio Added to Roster Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 Brennan has been added to the Camden County 2023 football roster. 48. Turner, who died Oct. 20 at the age of 81, won 150; 247Sports Composite - No. Which was his best team? We got to go back in thelab and try and get better.. "He was the reason I wanted to play for Camden High. 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. I just think all year me beating down on him about playing with life, playing with energy and playing hard, it came to fruition today. 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. Recruiting:One of six scholarship offers, Richmond was offered by the Cardinals back in September. How to Watch The Throne National Championship: Camden Avalanche (N.J.) vs. Wildcats (Ga.) Today: Live Stream The Throne National Championship: Camden Avalanche (N.J.) vs. Wildcats (Ga.) on fuboTV: Start with your free trial today! The staff will be back on the road this weekend for the first live recruiting period of the spring and will be checking out prospects at multiple events across the country. Pierre, Eric 1979 (25-4). 1974 (28-1). Wagner, who scored a game-high 23 points, saw his jumper with 9 seconds on the clock hit off the iron and Roselle Catholic was able to secure the rebound and subsequently made two free throws. Wagner, the nations No. They got Division-I players, so cant take credit away from them. 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. Class Ht. The 2023 postseason is expected to be the culmination of Wagners illustrious high school career, which has included ESPN features, several national television appearances and glowing coverage for Camden. Boys Basketball. The guy had an iron will. He sometimes gets overlooked in lists of the best players in Camden history but he belongs with the all-time greats. During the sons' freshman years, LeBron James posted a photo collage of the father-son duos. TJ Robinson, G, Montclair, N.J. High School: Immaculate Conception AAU Team: NJ Scholars (Nike EYBL) Ranking: 247Sports - No. Despite their limited playing time together, Wagner Sr. is confident that James' career could have played out a lot differently had they been able to share the court for a substantial period of time. The 1981 team would regularly score in the 120s. Each team enters the game following a triple-digit performance. Camdens returns four of its five top scorers next year in Wagner, Medley, Aaron Bradshaw and Dasear Haskins, as well as Cornelius Robinson, who got hurt midseason. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Notes: Originally from Maryland, played first two high school seasons in Baltimore. Notes: He's arguably the best shooter in the class; last month wona three-point challenge at the WIAA state boys basketball tournament. Got to give them credit. Watch on ESPN+. Phone: 856-966-5100 | Fax: Fax 856-366-4756. The 2022-23 team, led by Wagner, is expected to be ranked in the top 20 nationally and appear on national television several times. I remember DeMatha coach Morgan Wooten raving about Wagner after that game. 1 recruit D.J. Camden County (Kingsland, GA) Class Year HT/WT Teams V. Football DE, G Timeline Trenton Rigdon Latest Updates Trenton Rigdon's Bio Added to Roster Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 Trenton has been added to the Camden County 2023 football roster. Benjamin, Ethan I got to do a better job of getting our kids in a better position to be successful. He could have been a three- or four-time All-Star, easily -- easily, especially because the next year, we got LeBron," Boozer said to Slam. Wagner of Camden hoists the trophy after the Panthers won the NJSIAA Group 2 boys basketball state championship in March. 9. This was Turner's first state title. He has more than a dozen offers, includingAlabama, Houston, Iowa, Kansas State, LSU, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Texas, and UCLA. This was Turner's last state championship team. View the Camden Bulldogs basketball schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. Ranking:247Sports - N0. An overtime game, two teams that just battled it out and made tough plays and I thought a beautiful game of basketball today.. He made multiple plays that caused Brunson to call him over to the bench so he could congratulate him. attacks the basket with either hand like his dad used to do," D.J. He had a prolific high school career that included being named ESPN's Freshman of the Year and scoring 100 points in a game in his senior year. King. They were just 22-of-63 from the field (34.9 percent) and 12-of-19 from the line (63.2). AAU Team:Grand Park Premier (Under Armour), Ranking: 247Sports - Not ranked; 247Sports Composite - No. YouTube's privacy policy is available here These guys were a year away from 31-0. This was when Camden basketball started to hit another gear. He got a couple tip-ins when we were struggling, made a really nice back-to-the-basket playand his rebounding. Last month, the Controversies Committee found the Paramus Catholic football program guilty of illegally recruiting a player from Belleville and banned Paramus Catholic from the 2022 postseason while placing the program on two years probation. Here arethe top prospects to watch in the Class of2024 for the Cardinals: Want the latest news onLouisvilledelivered right to your email? Weve been down going into the fourth quarter almost every game in the state tournament and today was no different. What are his Top 10 teams? Bronny James and D.J. DeVine, Jourdain 150; 247Sports Composite - No. He played like it, too. Turner, who died Oct. 20 at the age of 81, won 775 games, 22 South Jersey titles and seven state titles. They play a national schedule. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 2. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. D.J. The Panthers won the Group 3 crown with a team that featured future NFL stars Derrick Ramsey and Art Still as well as Darryl Lee, Robert Ingram and Charles Brent. ALSO: Out of prison, Book Richardson is coming for your (very young) hoops star. Anyway, here's Turner's Top Ten Teams, in my estimation: 10. If found guilty of wrongdoing, the state could take the unusual and severe step of stripping the team of its 2022 state championship and banning Camden from the 2023 postseason, according to a source familiar with the process. 4. Turner only coached Wagner in the 1997-98 season. 34; 247Sports Composite - No. Camden High easily handled city rival Woodrow Wilson (Camden, N.J.) 100-54 on Tuesday, and Sierra Canyon routed Campbell Hall (North Hollywood, Calif.) 122-45 However, Jamarques Lawrence responded with a jumper and Braxton Jones buried a deep two with just over 30 seconds to play as the Lions took a 59-58 lead. "Who knows what could have happened down the line? Wt. All rights reserved (About Us). 1700 Park Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103. Camden had been ineligible for the state tournament in 1973, so this team was carrying a bit of a grudge all season. 1-ranked senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky mens basketball on Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. 5. He was the master of the 10-foot bank shot. More: Camden senior Rasheer Fleming signs letter of intent to play basketball at St. Joseph's, He came a long way, Brunson said of the St. Josephs commit. "If I was healthy from the beginning," he said, going on to reference a young Cavs team, "we could have done some things.". University of Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne and his staff still have three spots left to fill on the roster for next season. Ranking:247Sports - No. 43 junior in the country and already has a star-studded fan club. They just find a way to win and thats tremendously gratifying as a coach, to see a group of young men do that consistently., More: DJ Wagner lifts Camden basketball to thrilling win over Elizabeth, into TOC final. The event in partnership with the NBA players union features a 16-team single-elimination bracket over four days with nationally televised games, including Camden playing on FS1. Wagner averaged 35 as a sophomore. The two squads went back-and-forth from there as Wagner tied the game twice in the final minutes, once on a tough jumper in the lane and again with two free throws with 1:20 remaining to even the score at 53-53. Jules, Jordany 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. Subscribe to theCardinal Authority newsletter here. This was Louis Banks' senior year. 11 Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (Chatsworth, Calif.) face the No. User Agreement, 1981 (27-1). It isn't going to be easy, but Payne does have deep contacts, he's had a year to figure out what did and didn't work and the next six months are going to tell us a lot about the future of the Louisville program.". Dajuan Wagner Sr., nicknamed "The Messiah," was selected in the first round by the Cavs in 2002, one year before LeBron. The public school stands accused of loading its basketball roster with star players and top recruits from across New Jersey who did not reside in Camden. Unlike D.J., who has always been his team's primary star, Bronny has been surrounded by older, top-ranked players since he arrived on the high school scene. He was tremendous. A lot of people link Thompson with that famous 1981 team and remember the disappointment of that ending. FOX announced that a high school club team known as the Camden Avalanche will play in The Throne, a new basketball tournament event scheduled to take place at Morehouse College in Atlanta beginning March 29. This was Vic Carstarphen and Denny Brown's senior season. . Notes:Native of Columbus, Ohio; Ali is one of the more consistent shooters in the '24 class. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Him and my dad (Milt Wagner).". Glen Jackson replaced Turner and coached the Panthers for four years before Turner returned -- and three of those years were Wagner's sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He quickly became a household name, leading SVSM to three state championships and compiling a lengthy rsum along the way. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). Roselle Catholic upends Camden in ToC final. Located at Camden High Campus. The next year, he was the consensus best player in the country. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Recruiting:It looks like a Bluegrass battle between Louisville and Kentucky. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. THE OFFICIAL SITE OF RUTGERS-CAMDEN ATHLETICS, 2023 Rutgers University-Camden | 303 Cooper St. Camden, NJ 08102 | camden.rutgers.edu, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jaymes Savage, Hide/Show Additional Information For Gavin Henry, Hide/Show Additional Information For Isaiah Waters, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jordan Trusty-Smith, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kobe Devine, Hide/Show Additional Information For Anthony Orzechowski, Hide/Show Additional Information For Rich Santos, Hide/Show Additional Information For Justin Jules, Hide/Show Additional Information For Cameron Downs, Hide/Show Additional Information For Brandyn Stafford, Hide/Show Additional Information For Qua'meer Amin, Hide/Show Additional Information For Sean Jules, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jordany Pierre, Hide/Show Additional Information For Eric Benjamin, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ethan Tarte. The 1981 team averaged an astounding 104 points a game. PISCATAWAY The last Tournament of Champions game ever played will go down as one of the best in the events history. This season the Panthers are ranked fourth in the nation, while the Wildcats are 19th, setting the stage for a massive top 20 game battle today with some of the best individual amateur basketball players in the nation. Wagner and Camden teammate Aaron Bradshaw, who also appears on The Thrones social media promotion of the event, are Kentucky signees who are ranked No. Head Coach: Rick Brunson. Then, offensively, we had some poor decision making on our part and thats on me. Bronny is the No. While James is in his 19th NBA season, Wagner Sr.'s professional basketball career ended after four seasons because of various injuries and ulcerative colitis that resulted in frequent hospitalization. The players, including Wagner and Bradshaw, were enrolled through a magnet school loophole. 4/30 Mon. is more a combination of both of us, and he has his own talents as a point guard. Bishop Eustace Camden Academy Camden Catholic Cherry Hill West Collingswood Eastside Freedom Prep Gloucester Cath Gloucester City Haddon Heights Haddon Township Haddonfield KIPP Cooper Nor LEAP Academy Maple Shade Mastery Palmyra Paul VI Pennsauken Pennsauken Tech Triton West Deptford Woodbury Camden High School 1700 Park BlvdCamden, NJ08103 He was a scorer.". 1987 (28-3). 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Culbertson, who would play at South Alabama and Pitt, was one of the best guards and leaders to ever wear a Camden uniform. Pradia, Barry 4 in the country by ESPN. "He had me convinced when I was in fifth grade that I could have been playing in high school," Wagner said. Long before either rising star held a basketball, their fathers were also elite prospects in high school hoops. ;Averaged 12.4 points and four rebounds a game for Montverde. More: City of champions: Camden unites to celebrate Camden, Woodrow Wilson boys basketball titles, Thats a good team, Panthers coach Rick Brunson said. You find the loopholes and get it done. Web2022-2023 Men's Basketball Roster # Full Name Letters C Pos. He won all seven state titles between 1974-87, a remarkable run of great players, great teams and great moments. 1978 (29-1). 3. He told Slam Magazine in 2014. Expect a big summer for him on the EYBL circuit. 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Trenton's Roster Schedule Recent Football Games next game Fri, 8/25 7:30 PM Camden High apparently isnt done playing yet. is far better than me at the same age -- and I know his father will say the same thing.". Camden High easily handled city rival Woodrow Wilson (Camden, N.J.) 100-54 on Tuesday, and Sierra Canyon routed Campbell Hall (North Hollywood, Calif.) 122-45 on Wednesday. Ranking:247Sports - No. In that case, Turner would have had about 80 more wins on his career record and three more state titles. Im proud of him man. 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. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Roster - Camden Panthers (Camden, NJ) Varsity Basketball 22-23 Edwards is at 3,017. Theres no words to describe, Brunson said when asked how proud he was of his team. The team eventually captured the schools first Group 2 state championship in 22 years, blasting Newark Central, 93-52, in the state final. Wagner went for 52 in a beat-down of nationally ranked DeMatha in the old Seagull Classic at Holy Spirit. 12 Camden (N.J.) High Panthers, Sierra Canyon, St. Vincent-St. Mary to headline high school tournament at Staples Center, The best high school basketball recruits we have ever seen, Ranking Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons and the No. This was Billy Culbertson's junior season. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Those games were unbelievable. Notes:Robinson, averaged 21 points a game as a junior, including a 50-point game in December. "If Dajuan Wagner would have stayed healthy, man, who knows? Brookland-Cayces Ty Marshall practices baseball on Wednesday, April 26, 8. Alabama, Houston, Iowa, Kansas State, LSU, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Texas, and UCLA. As a result, James and Wagner Sr. appeared together in just 55 games for Cleveland. This is the highest game between top ranked high school players right out of the gates in the first round of play. Note (2): Has shown a ton of improvement early this spring; expect Louisville to get eyes on him this spring. WebGet the latest news, schedule, scores, stats, league standings, rankings and photos for Camden's high school's Boys Basketball teams. The next decade would be a golden age in Camden and South Jersey basketball history. His early accomplishments include being the first junior to be named Gatorade's national player of the year and scoring 31 points in his national TV debut against then-No. Camden basketball dominates Newark Central to capture elusive 12th state title, These kids are going to bigger and better things, playing college, playing for their livelihood, some of these guys are going to be playing for money, Brunson said. 200 Camden, NJ Camden Liberal Arts Men's Basketball Coaching Staff Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff Image Name Title Stuart Pradia Head Coach Barry DeVine Assistant Coach Jourdain Blackmon Assistant Coach Josh Friedman has produced award-winning South Jersey sports coverage for the Courier Post, The Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times for more than a decade. California residents do not sell my data request. On the other side, the Wildcats counter with the next-best recruit in the nation in point guard Isaiah Collier, who is committed to USC. The NJSIAA opened an investigation into the Camden program in June, just days after the NJ Advance Media report. This tournament is coming off the heels of The Grind Session World Championship and the McDonalds All-American Game, as high school basketball is starting to wind down across the country. Recruiting: McNeeleyhas 21 offers and has not been offered by Louisville; but with Payne's ties to Rebels and all the times they'll watch teammate Karter Knox he's one to keep an eye on. 2 Made 3-pointers for Camden out of 14 attempts. 4/29 Sun. But Thompson was a junior on that team. He never played a full NBA season. Without him wed get blown out. Record: 31-3 . Orzechowski, Rich He was a 6-foot-6 swing forward who played as hard as anybody who ever represented Camden. This was Dajuan Wagner's freshman year. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Hometown High School Club Team Major; 1: Jaymes Savage ** G: Sr. 6-4: 165: Philadelphia, PA: Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our 247Sports national analyst Travis Branham said in a recent interview that U of L's '24 class will be important to show not only fans but prospects across the country "a promising and continued future" with the Cardinals' program. 2 Amari Bailey and No. Amin, Sean 1983 (25-2). 21; 247Sports Composite - No. Camden High's D.J. Wagner, could face He was tremendous. Henry, Isaiah Theyre just as talented as we are. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 12 Camden (N.J.) High Panthers at the PPL Center on Saturday (8 p.m. Clarence Turner coached Camden High basketball from 1971 through 2008, save for four seasons from 1998-2002. Zion Branch's (Kingsland, GA) Camden County High School Career Home Zion Branch Follow School Camden County (Kingsland, GA) Class Year Freshman 2026 HT/WT 5'6" 160 lbs Teams V. Football #22 OLB, MLB Timeline Zion Branch Latest Updates Zion C Branch's Bio Added to Roster Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. The thing about this team was that it lost its last game. Coming off the worst season in Louisville history at 4-28, Payne and his staff have a top-five ranked recruiting class in 2023 and are looking to pull off a major haul in the '24 class. 1 Camden 61-58 in overtime at Jersey Mikes Arena at Rutgers University on Sunday afternoon. But the silky smoothness of his game was draped over a steely competitive edge. 16. This was Kevin Walls' senior year and Louis Banks' sophomore year. The Messiah started in only four of them. Theyll be fine, but if I know em they way I know em, theyll be in the gym tomorrow working, getting ready, ready for AAU and next year.. The source declined to be identified because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the case. Theyre very, very talented. There is no additional information to display. 15; 247Sports Composite - No. I couldnt take him off the floor. 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View Full Bio, Jaymes School Camden County (Kingsland, GA) Class Year Teams Timeline Kashaun Holder Latest Updates Kashaun Holder's Bio Added to Roster Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 Kashaun has been added to the Camden County 2023 football roster. In a July 2021 post on Instagram, LeBron called fellow former Cavalier Wagner one of the "most talented teammates" he's ever played with. He could have been up there in the scoring ranks because that's what he did. Stafford, Qua'meer Recruiting: Shelley made an official visit to Louisville in March and he's also visitedArkansas and Houston. The Panthers only had 36. ", Added247Sports national basketball director Eric Bossi: "Landing dudes is certainly important. 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