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.) Top 25 high school basketball rankings with . 7. Try the My Fit Custom College Ranking to build a list of schools personalized for you. 7 Gonzaga, No. could potentially make it.". No. Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) 33-8 Of all his achievements, Dajuan counts winning the state championship at Camden High as his most memorable basketball moment. It just kind of flows over.". Senior boys basketball per-game stat leaders as of Feb. 9, Whos leading the title race? Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Fla.)2020-21: 24-3Breakdown: Return four starters from their first ever 7A state title run, highlighted by five-star Kansas commit Ernest Udeh Jr., Florida-bound Denzel Aberdeen and Mississippi State pledge Riley Kugel. The Advanced Placement course will be widely offered at high schools in fall 2024. Paul VI will host Lenape on Tuesday night in a key Olympic Conference cross-division clash. Senior guard Kevin Foreman continued his solid play, scoring 10 against the Patrick School after generating five assists and three steals in the victory over Egg Harbor. 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Montverde Academy (FL) Montverde Academy hangs on to the No. 2. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Challengers for the top spot this season include Milton (Ga.), which is favored to capture its fourth state championship in Georgia's highest classification, DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) 3 Camden, No. The Panthers have a trip to the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions looming over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. The Gaels' goal is breaking the national record with a 10th consecutive state championship this year. By: USA TODAY HSS Staff, https://usatodayhss.com/2023/usa-today-sports-super-25-high-school-basketball-rankings-week-of-jan-23-2023, USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school basketball rankings, week of Jan. 23, 2023. Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 26-2 23. In April 2022, we will proudly crown a national champion for each set of rankings. I'm not sure I've ever covered a more competitive high school athlete than Louis Banks that season. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The powerhouse Camden High School boys basketball team, led by No. Two or More Races, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Asian and American Indian/Alaska Native are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%. "That was big for me . 2. 1 Duncanville for Whataburger title, Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). 2 Richardson. 1 prospect D.J. For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. Like every top high school senior in the country, he will soon have to prove himself beyond the safe embrace of home. Who stole the show? Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) 37-1 22. The players, including Wagner and Bradshaw, were enrolled through a magnet school loophole. Through the decline and rebirth, the Panthers' dominance has been a constant and the team is woven through the fabric of the city. . Published Nov 11, 2020. %link% But it is truly part of our fabric," Carstarphen says. Camden has taken over the top spot in The Inquirers South Jersey boys basketball rankings, thanks to an impressive start to a season of soaring expectations. 17. The Rock School (FL) 2021-2022 Record: 25-8. The Lions are the defending SIAA champions and finished with a 25-8 overall record last season. 9 DeMatha and No. 1. at Hoophall South on Thursday and Friday, respectively. 4. Defeated Archbishop Wood (Warminster, Pa.) 73-41 at Slam Dunk to the Beach behind. "I wouldn't have thought it would [have] ever been a doubt," says Wasim Muhammad, who heads the school advisory board. Centennial (Corona, Calif.) 33-1 Get the latest news, schedule, scores, stats, league standings, rankings and photos for Camden's high school's Boys Basketball teams. The reigning MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year is joined by five-star 7-footer Aaron Bradshaw. 6 pick in the 2002 NBA draft, but injury and illness derailed his career. 12 Roselle Catholic. Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient, Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient, Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students. St. John's (D.C.) climbed two spots to No. MaxPreps High School Basketball Rankings. Wheeler guard Isaiah Collier, the nation's consensus No. Percentile Score on New Jersey Student Learning Assessments, New Jersey Student Learning Assessments Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations. Junior Zach Hicks led the way with 25 points. Season . Born and raised in South Jersey, Phil Anastasia prefers standing on the sidelines at high school football games on Friday nights to sitting in the press box at Eagles games on Sunday afternoons. City political leaders, including Mayor Victor Carstarphen, the school board president and a former member of the city council and state legislature, once wore the Panthers' purple and gold. Expected to host Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) on Tuesday after pulling out of the Torrey Pines Holiday Invitational due to COVID protocols. The 2022-23 team, led by Wagner, is expected to be ranked in the top 20 nationally and appear on national television several times. 1 Duncanville in the Whataburger Tournament championship game. Where do the nation basketball recruits rank? Camden Catholic (3): The Irish bounced back from the loss to Paul VI with an impressive victory over North Jersey public-school power Linden at the Seagull Classic. 9. "I am basically a shy person.". |, Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Wagner is only a senior at Camden High School. Wagners Camden teammate, 7-foot-1 senior Aaron Bradshaw, also recently committed to Kentucky. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The guy had an iron will. 18 Glenbard West taking home first place at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic and No. 6. 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. WARREN -- Watson Chapel made the 4A-South Region boys basketball championship game for the third year in a row after Friday's 53-34 win over Camden Fairview. The Rock School might be one of the biggest sleeper teams in this year's top-25 preseason national rankings coming into the 2022-2023 high school season. Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) Through the decades, the school everyone here simply calls "The High" has won 12 state championships in boys basketball, the most of any public school in New Jersey, and been runners-up another 16 times. A game with 80 total points is not exactly Paul VIs preferred pace, but being able to win against its tempo-controlling arch-rival without much in the way of scoring runs was a good sign for the Eagles. ", Flashback: Bronny dropped to floor by top 2023 prospect D.J. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, postseason is ramping up across the country. A busy January presents challenges to many top programs amid the new wave of COVID cases as major showdowns loom. There is no bigger name in this hoops loving city, where over the decades "Wagner" has become synonymous with championships. "That is the bright light in our city that everybody gets behind.". Who are top single-game boys basketball stat leaders as of Sunday, Feb. 12? 6-keys: media/spln/highschoolbasketball/reg/free/stories, at Earlier this fall, state athletic officials banned a New Jersey high school from this year's football playoffs and placed it on a two-year probation for improperly recruiting a rival player. The Hilltoppers' only significant national challenge is Jan. 22 against No. Camden (Camden, N.J.) (23-2) Last ranking: 8. 1 of 5 high schools Lines forms outside the gymnasium long before they take the court. 3. He won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1988 before playing overseas. New Jersey administered the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments to high school students. 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. 12. No. 77-46, Cane Ridge (Nashville, Tenn.) 86-59 and No. 64 or higher in their respective class, led by a trio of top 10 prospects in Jalen Duren , Caleb Houstan and Dariq. The Panthers, who feature four freshmen playing meaningful minutes, rise to the top perch ahead of a busy week that includes showdowns with old rivals Bishop Eustace and Camden Catholic. 2023 high school basketball playoff brackets: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Virginia, Miss., and S.C. 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Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Timber Creek (9) 6-0: Senior forward Demetrius Paynter dominated the paint with 18 rebounds, 11 points and four blocks in a win over Olympic Patriot foe Seneca. They still have an impressive resume, boasting wins over No. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). 2 Camden steps on gas in third, outlasts Paul VI in Camco tourney quarterfinals, Whos lighting it up? Camden (N.J.) Record: 13-2 25. Want to learn how to stand out to Admissions Officers at your top colleges? Matthew Stanmyre may be reached at mstanmyre@njadvancemedia.com. 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. No. Freshman guard, After being outscored 22-5 in the first quarter of the Reading Invitational championship game, the Red Knights battled back to tie things up with under two minutes to play but were unable to avoid their first loss of the season in a 75-71 setback to Devon Prep (Devon, Pa.). "Once we got it started, I wasn't just representing the Wagner name, I was representing our city," Wagner says. This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups. Educator and activist Denisha Jones explains what racial justice in education looks like. Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total). 11. He returned the embrace. Link Academy. COVID has started to impact the high school basketball landscape again as cases of the Omicron variant continue to surge worldwide. 19 Archbishop Stepinac won the Chick-fil-A Classic and No. D.J. I think it helped elevate my profile.". With that being said, this is the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school basketball rankings for March 29, 2022. "That was a big thrill.". and Camden (N.J.), which owns the nation's second longest win streak. 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. Won the John Wall Holiday Invitational Devonte Graham Bracket championship with wins over Millbrook (Raleigh, N.C.) 89-54, Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Md.) Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Sophomore guard Derek Simpson leads the way for a Lenape team that has specialized in sturdy defense and unselfish offense. Overall boys basketball per-game stat leaders as of Feb. 9, Whos lighting it up? "Dasear. For Wagner, who is just a couple weeks removed from winning a gold medal with the U.S. team at the FIBA U-17 World Cup in Spain, the attention appears to be no big deal. Five-star sophomore guard Isaiah Elohim headlines the newcomers for the Trailblazers along with four-star USC commit Kijani Wright, 6-foot-9 Tim Rudovskiy and the possibility of Top 100 junior Mike Price (eligibility pending). The Panthers posted wins over Rutgers Prep, Camden Catholic, Paul VI,. Camden, NJ Camden High School: 6'2'' 175: 94: Kentucky Signed. With the 2022-23 high school boys basketball season underway nationwide, here is the latest update of our national Top 10 rankings. (24-1)3. Heres the new Top 10, with last weeks rankings in parentheses. People of all ages pack the bleachers at home games and a large contingent of Panthers fans follows the team on the road. Camden (2) 4-1: D.J. 1. Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) 17-2 9. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! |, Tom Rimback | For NJ Advance Media 5 Centennial captured the Classic at Damien title, while No. Data are based on the 2020-2021, 2019-2020 and 2018-2019 academic years. Duncanville (Texas)2020-21: 29-1, No. 22. 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. Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville, Tenn.)2020-21: 25-4Breakdown: Reigning MaxPreps Tennessee Player of the Year B.J. Camden officials have denied the allegations, saying the out-of-district enrollments were handled properly. 5. 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. We rank the top 25 boys' high school basketball programs in the country. Last year, when Camden County needed help getting more people vaccinated against COVID-19, it called on D.J. Casey leads a strong returning cast that brings back three starters to face a daunting schedule that includes trips to the City of Palms Classic and Bass Pro Tournament of Champions. 8 Bishop Gorman won the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic, No.11 North Little Rock won the King Cotton Holiday Classic, No. Below is the final ESPN High School Boys' Basketball Top 25 for the 2021-22 season: 1. 19. 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. But Wagner can't stay in Camden forever. Carmel (Ind. 11 Camden 62 . A ranking of schools in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties. Wagner was named New Jersey's high school basketball player of the year. All rights reserved (About Us). )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. Combine Academy (Lincolnton, N.C.) 25-5 7. 25 Beaumont United 82-72. Which X-factors, game-changers will deliver in 2023 boys basketball state tournament? Berkmar (Lilburn, Ga.)2020-21: 25-6Breakdown: Following a trip to the AAAAAA state championship game, the Patriots seek their first state title since 2001 anchored by Mississippi pledge Malique Ewin and four-star guard Jemahri Hill. 5 Duncanville, St. Vincent-St. Mary and Simeon along with trips to the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions and 'Iolani Classic. Led by Dillon Mitchell and Dariq Whitehead, Montverde Academy beat Link Academy (Missouri) 60-49 in the championship game. "I take a lot of pride in playing for Camden," he says. Roselle Catholic (Roselle, N.J.)2020-21: 12-3Breakdown: Five-star junior North Carolina pledge Simeon Wilcher, top 40 junior Akil Watson and senior Nebraska commit Jamarques Lawrence anchor a Lions roster looking to capture its fifth New Jersey Tournament of Champions title since 2013. Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.) 26-7 The Fighting Irish are in search of their second state title in three seasons. Enter your preferences and profile information, and we'll 11 St. John's (Washington, D.C.) took down previous No. 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. worked out under his father's tutelage, learning some of the game's subtleties, and becoming a standout wherever he played. 15. Both types of public schools aim to offer innovative and flexible academic programs. 1875 Park Boulevard, Camden, New Jersey| (856) 966-5100. Scott Faytok | For NJ Advance Media. 24. 6 in final MaxPreps Top 25Breakdown: Anthony Black has been ruled ineligible by the UIL for now, but the Panthers are still loaded led by a frontcourt of five-star senior Ron Holland and four-star junior Cameron Barnes. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Clemson gets commitment from 4-star North Cobb RB David Eziomume, Vermont HS girls basketball team forfeits rather than face transgender opponent, Sierra Canyon 4-star small forward AJ Swinton commits to Virgnia Tech, Imhotep Institute CB Kenny Woseley names top 4 schools, commitment date, 'The Last of Us' actor, deaf youth hockey player meets Alexander Ovechkin in heartwarming video, Insane Maine HS basketball finish features 4 lead changes in final 21 seconds. within New Jersey. Former No. The Panthers clearly established themselves as the team to beat across high school basketball after knocking off Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), the No. Wagner, could face serious and wide-ranging penalties when it appears before an investigative committee from the states governing body for high school sports next month, NJ Advance Media has learned. 1 in the nation by USA Today. The city's population dwindled from 124,000 in 1950 to 72,000 in 2021, and one-third of its residents live in poverty. 15 in final MaxPreps Top 25Breakdown: Enter the season with the nation's longest win streak at 47 games. Get the inside scoop on the top ranked high school girls' basketball players. 20 in final MaxPreps Top 25Breakdown: After making the program's first Class 6A final four appearance since 1987, the Eagles bring back five-star senior Cason Wallace and four-star senior Rylan Griffen. 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. 20. High school students take AP exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. Who stole the show? The Panthers, who feature four freshmen playing meaningful minutes, rise to the top perch ahead of a busy week that includes showdowns with old rivals Bishop Eustace and Camden Catholic. Guards Cian Medley and Sebastian Robinson and forward Cornelius Robinson also are playing meaningful minutes, another sign this team might be just scratching the surface of its potential. The Eagles also knocked off Guyer (Denton), 67-54, South Grand Prairie, 57-43, and Waxahachie, 63-47 on their path the finals. 21. Dasear Haskins was huge from the perimeter, knocking down 4-of-5 from outside and finishing with 14 points. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)2020-21: Did not playBreakdown: Debuted at No. Wagner, could face serious and wide-ranging penalties when it appears before an. ALSO: Out of prison, Book Richardson is coming for your (very young) hoops star. D.J. Camden High School isranked #13,383-17,843 in the National Rankings. And again, Magnolia was the final . Secured a monster 60-58 overtime win over previous No. 6 nationally last season before the Nevada became one of two state associations to cancel the season due to COVID-19. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. People here call that more than coincidence. 3 thanks to an impressive win over arch-rival Camden Catholic. 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. AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.) Record: 24-3 12. Wherever he chooses, he has the potential to go further than both his dad and his grandfather, to become the biggest NBA star to come out of Camden yet. Use the "Find my Team" feature to quickly locate your team! Coach Turner was there to watch. There were no state playoffs last season as the Trailblazers fell in the CIF Southern Section title game to Centennial (Corona) 80-72 and lost to Etiwanda in the Southern California Open Division Regional semifinals. 10. All Rights Reserved. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! . Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) (23-2)2. It's evidence of a family legacy that he has both inherited and made his own. "We are just out here to have fun, to have a good day and enjoy our time.". Camden (N.J.) 31-3 Paul VI (4) 3-1: Sophomore Jaden Arline made a trio of three-pointers on his way to 13 points and junior Jalen Boyd-Savage added 11, but it was the Eagles smothering defense that made the difference in the 46-34 victory over Camden Catholic. Camden High School is ranked #13,383-17,843 in the National Rankings. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. We rank the top 25 boys' high school basketball programs in the country for the 2022-23 season. St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) 25-1 15 Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia) in the Philadelphia Catholic League title game. Kevin Armstrong may be reached at karmstrong@njadvancemedia.com. D.J. A Camden district spokeswoman declined comment when reached by NJ Advance Media Tuesday. "That was big for me," Milt, now 59, says. 8. Unlike many of his peers, he posts sparingly on social media. Sunrise Christian (Bel Aire, Kan.) 25-2 and the Wagner basketball legacy before he starts his climb up the basketball pyramid. Camden (N.J.) 23-2 8. 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. And the Eagles repeated in 2022. Today, many of its rowhouse neighborhoods are gap-toothed, marked by vacant homes and litter-strewn lots. Camden went up 55-48 with 1:05 left, but Imhotep still had a chance at the end. 3. 2 Camden steps on gas in third, outlasts Paul VI in Camco tourney quarterfinals, Whos lighting it up? 1 spot, despite having dropped its season opener to AZ Compass Prep. Richardson players celebrate their Whataburger championship win over former No. 2. 1 team in National Top 20, as Aric Demings finished with a team-high 23 points. Beaumont (Texas) United 36-3 With no movement in the top 15 of the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national high school boys basketball rankings, the biggest story of the week came out of the nation's capital. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! North Little Rock. 9. 9. Boys basketball power points 1 day before cutoff. Between games, he laughs with his teammates, peeks in on the competition and cheers on Scholars squads playing in younger age divisions. 11. 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. Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) 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. With roughly half of the 247Sports Composite Top 100 players in the Class of 2022 attending independent or academy programs, it is no longer reasonable to compare side-by-side traditional high schools with teams composed solely of high-level prospects. Wagner came of age as a player at a time when his city was in a downward spiral, and even then, he could sense that Camden High basketball was a civic lifeline. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! And he made it a point to steep D.J. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 27 febrero, 2023 . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Scholarships can help families afford K-12 private schools. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) 30-1 Wagner (0:27), Hoops hotbed Camden is ready for No. grew up outside Camden in Gloucester County, many in the city always expected he would play for The High. Camden (N.J.) Record: 0-0 | Last week: 3 Open the year Friday on ESPNU against No. Are there really rules? Central coach Shawn McCray said in June. )2020-21: 26-2, No. "Through three generations, they have all reached mountaintops that have pushed this city forward. 5. 19 in the latest update to the national rankings. 3 Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) 65-63 in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title game while previously-unranked Roman Catholic (Philadelphia) upset previous No. When he became a Panther, Wagner says, he realized just how much the city wrapped itself around the team. Roselle (N.J.) Catholic 29-2 "This is a poor city; it was really, really bad at one time," says Kevin Cooke, who attended The High in the 1980s. He was the No. 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. Abandoned industrial sites dominate other parts of the city, and much of the downtown is eerily quiet, even during business hours. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Five-star junior. SBLive/SI Power 25 National Boys Basketball Rankings 1. Milt Wagner grew up in Camden and played in the city's youth leagues. Although D.J. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. "To see everybody in those shirts walking around out here, that means a lot to me," he tells the audience. This measures overall student performance on state-required tests. 27-3 Wagner, shown here making a three-pointer vs. Roman Catholic, has scored in double figures in every game for the Panthers. Test anxiety is common, but parents can help their kids learn to manage it. "But it gives people here a sense of hope and pride that D.J. Key returners include four-star junior Jayden Hastings along with senior Ohio commit A.J. 16. But if it is proved that Camden broke the rules, the Panthers could face serious consequences. Racked up their 18th HAECO Invitational tournament championship with wins over Southeast Guilford (Greensboro) 71-33, Ben L. Smith (Greensboro) 63-35 and Grimsley (Greensboro) 64-49. Coming into the tournament, the Scholars, which includes Wagner and three other Camden High players, is among the best on the summer circuit. Camden (N.J.) Record: 28-2 10. Camden High's fabled basketball program will be led by its fourth coach in the last four years during the 2020-21 season. arrived on the Camden High squad in 2019 as it was going through a particularly frustrating stretch. Below is the final ESPN High School Boys' Basketball Top 25 for the 2021-22 season: . 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