Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. He anticipated that there would be backlash. DeMatha basketball coach Mike Jones, after 511 wins, takes top assistant job at Virginia Tech, Bradley Beal hits season high as Wizards fight to the finish in Atlanta, In his spring training debut, Patrick Corbin finds reasons to believe. A forward and six-time NBA All-Star, he was. In junior high, he went to school in Greenbelt, where his basketball coach arranged for Morgan Wootten to come see him play. Paul VI, led by veteran coach by veteran Scott Allen, was paced by Louis Volker (11 points), Anna Kunzwiler (nine points), Brooke Batchelor (six points), Laura Williams (four points/eight rebounds/three blocks), Riley Hamburger (four points) and Sadie Shores (two points/six rebounds). Both teams will be playing further post-season basketball in the days ahead and both squads should be very strong next season as well. In this wide-ranging documentary, top coaches, players, and sports journalists - Coach K, Roy Williams, Mike Brey, James Brown, John Feinstein, and others - tell the story of DeMatha High School and its legendary coach who shaped the game of basketball and changed lives along the way. But several said they feared that the hires signaled a reset intended to attract more White donors and to change the perception of a school that is located in predominantly Black Prince Georges County and has a student body that is 48 percent African American and about 65 percent non-White. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. According to GovSalaries, which keeps a database of public salary figures, Virginia Techs previous associate head coach, Chester Frazier, earned $320,000 annually. A 40-31 lead and a 50-41 lead were the Cadets biggest leads of the quarter, following treys by Malik Mack and Davis. Harris-Smith was fouled with 33 seconds remaining, but he only knocked down one of two free throws and the game was tied, 63-63. He was 29 and had no head coaching experience. Named 2009 Major League Lacrosse MVP. Utah Jazz, Jerrod Mustaf 88 Assistant Coach Louisville, James Robinson 12 At hoops power DeMatha, a coaching change stirs a painful debate about race, Tom Wilson gives Capitals a boost on an otherwise painful night in Anaheim, Bradley Beal hits season high as Wizards fight to the finish in Atlanta, Dylan McIlrath, a fighter in an evolving NHL, looks to stick around with Caps, leaving after 19 years to become associate head coach at Virginia Tech, Kevin B. Blackistone on the war in Ukraine, Sally Jenkins on the USWNT settlement with U.S. Soccer, John Feinstein on Daniel Snyder and the NFL. Joshua Wilson (born March 11, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. Our conditioning helped us. Director of Player Development Portland Trailblazer, Assistant Coach University of Notre Dame. Kings, Bernard Williams 65 But what DeMatha officials might not have anticipated was the outrage over the process. Back to basketball: In the WCAC girls quarter-finals, St. Johns defeated Elizabeth Seton, 65-44; Paul VI defeated Bishop Ireton, 47-44; top-ranked Bishop McNamara defeated Archbishop Carroll, 67-33; and Our Lady of Good Counsel defeated St. Marys Ryken, 72-49. His teams have won national titles and several conference titles in that time span as they play in one of the most competitive conferences in the nation, the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland and attended Gonzaga College High School and Montgomery Blair High School, from which he graduated in 1950. Anytime there is an interim tag, you dont bring someone from outside the organization, said one member of last years staff, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preserve his job prospects. But in life sometimes theres decisions that you make that are for the betterment of your family, and thats what this decision is.. He had five children, Cathy, Carol, Tricia, Brendan, and Joe. On Jan 30, 1965, DeMatha did what many considered impossible - it knocked off New York City's Power Memorial and its star seven-foot center Lew Alcindor, who later became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Copyright 2023 Catholic Standard Jones said he was most excited by the opportunity to learn from Young and compete in the ACC with a team that has a lot of returning talent. It was the first day of the second weekend for DMV Live at DeMatha, one of two local summer basketball events meant to showcase players to college recruiters. More than a dozen of Wootten's players went on to play in the NBA, including Adrian Dantley and Danny Ferry. In 1984 Branch led the Terrapins to the ACC Championship. DeMatha has one of the top basketball programs in the nation. Paul VI, the 2021-22 WCAC boys basketball champions, then inbounded from 94 feet away and immediately called timeout. His Pistons teammate, Saddiq Bey, started out at DeMatha, but transferred to another D.C. private school, Sidwell Friends, after being unable to crack the Stags lineup as an underclassman. He coached his predecessor, Jones, in high school, then recruited and coached Jones again at Old Dominion University. Its at the core of who I am as a person. He led the Stags to five national championships and 33 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) titles. The victory, in front of a sold-out crowd at Marylands Cole Field House, broke Powers 71 game winning streak and is considered one of the most legendary high school basketball games in scholastic history. Angry social media posts and emotional responses have gone viral within the DeMatha basketball community. DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md., doesn't have your average high school basketball program. By Michael Lee. We kept them under 40 points and that says a lot about our defensive effort tonight, said veteran Cadets head coach Jonathan Scribner. Had a four-year NBA career. This past winter, pandemic restrictions limited DeMatha to a condensed schedule without a postseason, and the team finished 11-0. Two decades later, many of Smiths closest friends, his family, are the teammates he bonded with at the prestigious all-boys school in Hyattsville, Md., all having taken in the lessons of a legend. Drew Hanlen is the CEO of Pure Sweat and an NBA Strategic Skills Coach & Consultant that counts Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), Andrew Wiggins (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dwight Howard (Houston. Orlando Magic, Jerami Grant 12 Those explanations havent been conveyed, which frustrates some parents, who contend that handling a transition the way DeMatha did 20 years ago isnt acceptable. With 2:40 remaining, Harris-Smith knocked down a trey and Paul VI led, 58-56. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion You have multiple coaches not only coaches but alums thats been a part of DeMatha the majority of their adult lives. When Wootten retired in 2002 after 46 seasons, Jones inherited the areas most prestigious high school basketball job. Site by Glass Canvas. I wanted them to know that this was the most difficult decision of my life, Jones said. DeMatha Basketball Roster 2022-23 Players (19) Staff (5) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Then a layup by Davis with 1:21 remaining following a Paul VI turnover gave the Cadets a 60-58 lead. Dickinson (right) with DeMatha Catholic in 2020 Dickinson attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. The DeMatha athletic department has garnered over 200 league championships in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) since the school won its first championshipin 1957.DeMatha is home to 13 varsity sports, as well as junior varsity andfreshman teams. At DeMatha, Williams became a better player, but Morgan used basketball to teach him about life. 2021 Graduates Elijah Hawkins The Howard University, Jordan Hawkins University of Connecticut (UConn), Will Reynolds Grambling University. I knew every time I walked into those DeMatha doors, it was always a place of love and unity. At least they hired a coach. But they brought him in, and he was an interim. But to Smith and others, it should have been taken into account immediately, whether Strickland ends up staying on the bench or not. He loves us and wants us all to do our best.. Jaylen Brown. Keith Bogans, Basketball, 1999 Four-year starter and SEC player of year at Kentucky in 2003. He had two perfect seasons, the first coming in 1977-78 (28-0) and the other in 1990-91 (30-0). DeMatha alum Jerami Grant was in town Monday for the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Washington Wizards. Manchin and Haley at least talk the right way against federal spending, Donald Trump's five-pronged attack plan against Ron DeSantis looks pretty weak, Reporters Notebook: Bidens student loan forgiveness plan in Supreme Court's crosshairs. Seattle Supersonics, Sidney Lowe 79 Everyone at St. Johns knows winning., Praising their coach, Delaney Thomas said, Coach Scribner is the best coach I could have ever asked for. Will Reynolds, The Howard University Morgan Bayard Wootten (April 21, 1931 - January 21, 2020) was an American high school basketball coach for 46 seasons at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. Then in the WCAC girls basketball semifinal games, St. Johns defeated Good Counsel, 67-34; and Paul VI edged Bishop McNamara, 53-52, toppling the undefeated Mustangs. In the WCAC boys basketball quarterfinal games, St. Johns defeated Good Counsel, 68-63; Paul VI defeated Bishop Ireton, 77-52; DeMatha topped Bishop OConnell, 66-63; and Gonzaga defeated McNamara, 72-47. Peterson graduated from DeMatha in 2007. He also helped the program uphold its reputation as a Division I talent factory. Office Hours: 7:45am-3:30pm, Copyright 2021 DeMatha Catholic High School. The program began in 2019, when. At hoops power DeMatha, a coaching change stirs a painful debate about race. DeMatha 70 Paul VI 72 Final Box Score Feb 26, 2023 @ 11:29pm DeMatha Catholic competes in the highly competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and play other private schools in the Archdiocese of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; such as Archbishop Carroll, Bishop Ireton, Bishop McNamara, Bishop O'Connell, Good Counsel, Gonzaga, Paul VI, St. John's College, and St. Mary's Prominent graduates from DeMatha Catholic High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. He most recently worked as athletic director at St. Johns Catholic Prep in Frederick County. [3], According to the school's website, the music program includes "five concert bands, three choruses, three percussion ensembles, three string orchestras, six levels of music theory, and a History of Rock and Roll class" plus "two jazz ensembles, a pep band for basketball games, a gospel choir, as well as numerous small ensembles. I dont see how anyone would think that was fair.. DeMatha Basketball History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 19 players) Head Coach: Mike G Jones Winston, Jaden ( Sr.) Arnold, Isaiah ( Sr.) Tate, Kristian ( Sr.) Thomas, Malcolm ( Jr.) Wallace, Jacob ( So.) DeMatha Graduates who play in college: 2022 Graduates Tyrell Ward Louisiana State University (LSU), Rodney Rice, Jr. Virginia Tech, Bryson Hill Marymount University, Aaron Roberson The Howard University, Jerrell Roberson James Mason University (JMU). Talk about goose bumps when he stood up, Strickland said. University of Maryland, After graduating from DeMatha, Aldridge attended American University and worked as a writer for the Washington Post. Bowser, Cole ( So.) Also won an NCAA 400m title at Georgia Tech. [11] Wootten was one of the founders of the McDonald's All-American Game, whose annual player of the year award is named in his honor. In the fourth quarter, St. Johns led for the first 5:20 of game action. Phoenix Suns, Victor Oladipo 10 30 for 30: Survive and Advance, Jonathon Hock, ESPN 2013, television. The basketball power he built produced dozens of NBA players, including Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley and 2017 No. Black football agents face another hurdle: Convincing White players to sign with them, Everything for us is One DeMatha, and all of a sudden it felt like two, said one alumnus and parent of a current basketball player. Strickland said the meeting ended with many of the parents shaking his hand. With Mike departing this past offseason for Virginia Tech, new Head Coach Mike G. Jones III is ready to bring the Stags into the next era in this legendary program's history. Last month, a week after the hire was announced, the school organized a meeting between Strickland and parents. I owe everything Ive done thus far to this program and anything I do in the future to this program., Potomac softball, outscoring opponents 47-0, takes its lead from senior Maria Urban, Wild finish gives Stone Bridge football its second state title in 10 tries, The arrival of spring high school sports brings new obstacles and plenty of gratitude, Goldendoodle shows stunning breakaway speed, hounds high school runner at finish line. Each coach emphasizes preparation, respect, fair play and teamwork on the playing field and the importance of academic success and growth in the classroom. This didnt feel brotherly., Its nobody on this earth, the parent went on, that can tell me that if there were five White [assistant] coaches there that they would go find a 70-year-old Black coach to coach them without even talking to the white boys that were there. [5], Wootten resided in University Park, Maryland with his wife, Kathy, whom he married in 1964. Another alumnus who hopes to make. Miami Heat, Charles Whitney 76 Whitmore played at Notre Dame, where he still ranks 12th all-time in scoring. We have worked so hard for this moment we wanted this so bad for coach B who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), said St. Johns player Timothy Barton afterwards, acknowledging the teams respect for its coach, Patrick Behan. Assistant Coach George Mason, Pete Strickland 75 Head Coach The Apprentice School, Sidney Lowe 79 He later returned to serve as an assistant under Wootten and has experience coaching high school, college and international basketball. Its allowed me to walk around the last 19 years and pound my chest and be a proud DeMatha alum.. Mississippi State University To Smith and others, these high-profile moves suggest a pattern of bias and discomfort with Black leadership. We scream, One DeMatha, because of the brotherhood of it. Morgan was consistently recognized by the media, as well as his peers, as being one of the greatest basketball coaches ever at any level of play. Jones estimates he has been offered at least one college opportunity in each of the past 15 years. Right now, I cant look at DeMatha that way. Now its pretty much like: F yall. [13][14][15], In 1996, Wootten nearly died because of a malfunctioning liver and was quickly rushed to the hospital for a liver transplant. During the school day, he told the DeMatha administration and his players. San Antonio Spurs, Joseph Forte 99 Both St. Johns and Paul VIs boys basketball teams will be playing more postseason basketball in the days ahead and both should be very strong next season in the WCAC. In addition to his coaching duties at DeMatha, Jones taught at the Hyattsville school and has been involved with USA Basketball since 2004. Everybody who is hired here has to be connected with the mission because were hiring an educator who happens to be a coach. DeMatha means everything to me, Jones said. Head Coach Howard University, Marshall Cho The shot bounced off the back of the rim and the Cadets celebration was on, one year after St. Johns finished with a .500 record. We dont have an opening in math. DeMatha helped shape me into who I am today. Joshua Wallace This story has been updated with additional information about how assistant coaches learned about Stricklands hire. The St. John's players at right are Ava O'Neal (#3) and Carolae Barton. The Debrief: Tim Carney on Chicago mayoral race being about rising crime, The Debrief: Conn Carroll on HHS encouraging illegal child labor. It has, quite simply a sharp shooting, smooth-handling, defense . Another Thomas basket, as well as a bucket by Carolae Barton, gave the Cadets a 6-0 lead on the way to a 12-8 advantage as the first quarter concluded. He led the Stags to five national championships and 33 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) titles. I rep DeMatha everywhere, Smith, who now works in insurance, said in a telephone interview, no longer believing that his love for the school is reciprocated. As ridiculous as it sounds, professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown was once at risk of not making the NBA draft because he was considered "too smart.". The school has become the breeding ground for well-known players like Rajon Rondo, Quinn Cook, Brandon Jennings, Josh Smith, Jerry Stackhouse, and Ty Lawson. List of famous alumni from DeMatha Catholic High School, with photos when available. One Black former DeMatha player suggested that hiring Strickland, on the heels of McGregor, signals the desire of the administration to reset the culture and return to the days when Wootten would leave victories and head over to Ledo in College Park and draw up Xs and Os over some pizza and Miller Lite. I dont expect you guys to snap your fingers to be ready. I think mentoring is about caring. St. Johns players converted six treys, 22 other baskets and three free throws for their teams 65 points. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. Marymount University Mike Brey, head coach of Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball, also played under Wootten. People on this list must have gone to DeMatha Catholic High School and be of some renown. I could not be more excited and ready to pour everything I have into that basketball program.. The Stags team is predominantly African American. Jones formally shared the move with varsity coaches shortly before the formal announcement, confirming what some had assumed when Strickland showed up to the gym earlier that day. He has a wealth of experience and really is connected with the DeMatha mission, Day said. He transitioned to a basketball career off the court when he was presented with an opportunity with the Atlanta Hawks to be an intern, a seasonal assistant. Paul Smith The entire St. Johns athletic program has been a juggernaut this academic year. Adrian Dantley, Basketball, 1973 A two-time All-America at Notre Dame, a gold-medal winner at the Montreal Olympics in 1976 and a Basketball Hall-of-Famer after a 15-year NBA career. John Auston 62 It is a program built on tradition with a past that has strengthened each decade even as the game of basketball continues to evolve. Cincinnati Royals, Adrian Dantley 73 He attended high school at DeMatha Catholic High School, and later graduated from Harvard University with a degree in American Government. Morgan Wootten began his career in 1956 at DeMatha Catholic High School. Before he took on the head coaching position at DeMatha, Jones served as an assistant to the legendary Morgan Wootten for four seasons. [1][14], Wootten co-authored two biographies with Bill Gilbert: From Orphans to Champions (1979), and A Coach for All Seasons (1997). Assistant Coach South Carolina, Ron Everhart 80 The way Strickland saw it, the meeting turned with the words of Jerrod Mustaf, a DeMatha alum who played in the NBA and whose son plays for the team now. Jones said he has not given any thought to who will replace him as coach of the Stags or whether he will play any part in that hiring process. He and teammate Joe Forte, 2001 ACC player of year at North Carolina, led DeMatha to City Title as juniors. DeMatha has one of the top basketball programs in the nation. On top of being one of the best basketball teams in the Washington, DC area, the school has won six national championships. Instead, Joe Wootten left to become the coach at Bishop OConnell, and Jones became the choice. Wootten and his son both led one of the largest camps in the United States , Coach Wootten's Basketball Camp, held in Frostburg, Maryland at Frostburg State University and at Bishop O'Connell High School. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Read more about Coach Jones under his bio. Then Daquan Davis generated the game winner for the Cadets in the waning seconds. Before he decides to spend his savings on two DeMatha educations, Smith said he needs to hear an apology or a satisfactory explanation. Rodney Rice, Jr. DeMatha Basketball Alumni History powered by SportsMarkit. They didnt like that, I dont think. [5], Although his football teams had won three league titles, Wootten decided to focus on basketball after the 1968 season. And with the decision coming around the anniversary of George Floyds murder, parents and other stakeholders said, simply emerging from a room with a name opens up the decision for more scrutiny. The final game of the year, played just weeks before the pandemic shut down high school athletics across the country, was a 70-56 victory over Paul VI in the WCAC title game. I have had the privilege of watching Mike over the years and have continually been impressed with his ability to teach the game of basketball and mentor players, Young said in a news release. And she doesnt owe it to anyone to keep trying not her sponsors, not her fans and not the game. Read Candace Buckner on Naomi Osaka. The Panthers girls basketball team dropped to 20-10 on the season. [21][22], Wootten appeared in the 2020 documentary Basketball County along DeMatha alums Victor Oladipo and Adrian Dantley. With 16 seconds left in the game and the Stags down 62-70, starting PG Jaden Winston grabbed an offensive rebound and put up a tough layup, was fouled, and got the and-one. Assistant Coach University of Notre Dame, Kenny Blakeney 90 Baltimore Bullets, Keith Bogans 99 Today Maryland High School Basketball | Mrch 1, 2023The Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD) varsity basketball team has a home non-conference game vs. DeMatha . Player Pos HT WT Birth City Birth Date HS Grad Draft Year College Current Team; Desmond Adedeji: FC: 6-10: 305: Landover Hills, MD: Jan 13, 1987: 2005: 2010: Stony Brook-Derek Ahern: C: 6-11: 260 . Director of Player Development Portland Trailblazer, Rod Balanis 88 Dantley and legendary coach Morgan Wootten have even been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Won four National Prep titles. In the nightcap, St. Johns boys basketball team held off nationally ranked Paul VI, 65-63, to claim the 2022-23 WCAC basketball title. Most of the people who spoke to The Washington Post were vehement that their problems werent with Strickland or McGregor, the football coach. This spring, he has served as the coach for the under-16 national team. Before high school, Moore, who earned first-team All-Met honors last season, would have envisioned October as a chance to enjoy himself while prepping for the start of basketball season in November. Head Coach Bishop OConnell HS, Tyrell Ward In the third quarter, St. Johns took their next double digit lead at 34-24 when Tatum Greene, a freshman, converted a bucket off of the glass. Last week, after rumors surfaced that Virginia Tech was targeting Jones, the coach was bombarded with messages from Hokies fans urging him to join the program. He has also played for the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The same can be said for Springs Valley High School in Indiana, which was one and done with Larry Bird. Kings, Bernard Williams 65 San Diego Rockets. Paul VI knocked down four treys, eight buckets and eight free throws for their 36 points. The 1964-65 Stags varsity basketball team, led by a young coach named Morgan Wootten, upset the seemingly unbeatable Power Memorial (NY) and their senior center Lew Alcindor (later, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). 4313 Madison Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Dickinson was named to the First Team All-WCAC alongside teammate Justin Moore. Frazier is now an assistant at Illinois, his alma mater. Several years later, aged 75, one of his kidneys failed, and he received a transplant; the donor was his son, Joe. Named after John of Matha, DeMatha is under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington and is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. DeMathas administration needed to keep the continuity together moving forward and felt that Coach was the best choice to do that, said Blakeney, who was teammates with Jones, Veney and DeMatha assistant Kevin Cromer. 4313 Madison Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Morgan Wootten, Mike Jones, Victor Oladipo, Quinn Cook, Jerami Grant, Markelle Fultz, Hunter Dickinson, Justin Moore, Jemari Young, Earl Timberlake. But while Osaka Inc. is thriving, Naomi, the woman, is hurting. Were happy with that.. Head coach: Mike Jones | 2019-20: 30-3, No. And to not even have a conversation with those guys before you bring in a quote-unquote interim I think thats kind of distasteful because all of those guys are qualified, if nothing else, to be an interim coach until you figure out who you want to bring in. Jones announced May 17 that he was leaving after 19 years to become associate head coach at Virginia Tech. It lasted nearly two hours. Derek Mills, Track, 1990 One of three DeMatha grads to earn an Olympic gold medal. Now what? Like other parents, he spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid retribution against his son. Blakeney, who is Black, compares the transition to the one unfolding at his college alma mater, Duke, which announced a plan to have Jon Scheyer as coach-in-waiting for the retiring Hall of Fame legend, Mike Krzyzewski. Postseason invitational champion Adrian Delano Dantley (born February 28, 1956) is an American retired basketball player who played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Markelle Fultz (2016) is a professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic, who was the first pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. That love caught me off guard, Jones said. University of Connecticut (UConn) We already had an interim., Aaron Proia, a video coordinator, is one of two assistants to leave the program since Strickland was hired. Is Morgan Wootten the greatest basketball coach ever? Morgan Bayard Wootten (April 21, 1931 January 21, 2020) was an American high school basketball coach for 46 seasons at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. Villanova University We were hoping that the administration wasnt that tone-deaf. [2] His overall record at the time was 1,210 wins and 183 losses. In the first championship game, the St. Johns girls basketball team led from start to finish and defeated arch-rival St. Paul VI High School of Chantilly, Virginia, 48-36, to claim their second consecutive WCAC basketball title.
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