It was all true. One name comes to mind when mentioning Overbrook High School: the great Wilt Chamberlain. Became a two-time All-America at Nebraska. In an interview, Father James Day, DeMathas president, said the school plans to establish a search committee to find a full-time coach in the coming school year. He led Notre Dame to the NCAA Tournament each season and was named a Consensus All-American twice. Danny Ferry would go on to play with the Duke Blue Devils where his success continued. Strickland checked several boxes. Among the best were Adrian Dantley, a six-time NBA All-Star who was inducted into . In four games from March 14-19, he averaged 21.5 points and 3.2 assists. [The Athletic is a subscription-based sports website that provides national and local coverage.]. "If someone had a bad night, there was no reason he couldn't be taken care of by the other guys. It was clear from the start that DeMatha had an agenda, Smith said. Twice a Tewaaraton Award finalist for college player of year. Athletic Director McNeese State, Duane Simpkins 92 Thats not happening in America.. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 5 players found. Rabil plays in the PLL with the Atlas Lacrosse Club. Prior to his college career beginning, Grant won a gold medal playing in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championships as a member of Team USA. Marvin Webster from Edmonson High and Morgan College, both in Baltimore, was selected in the first round of 1975 by the Hawks. Chase Young, star defensive end for the Washington Football Team, is among many DeMatha graduates to reach the NFL. Brown is currently host of the NFL on Fox pregame show. Cincinnati Royals, Adrian Dantley 73 A player from P.G. even though a future NBA player (Sidney Lowe) waited in the wings. Phoenix Suns, Victor Oladipo 10 After beginning his high school career with St. Vincent Pallotti High School, Chase Young transferred to Dematha High School as a junior. Thats what Ive been doing as a coach for a long time. "Virginia Tech is first and foremost getting a great person who not only fits our program, but embodies what our University is about," Young . Roaming the same halls were a handful of successful NBA basketball players including Leroy Ellis, Sidney Green, Max Zaslofsky, and Jim McMillian. Oladipo seems to just be scratching the surface of his prodigious talent. Former Maryland Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. In addition, Chase Young was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year and was selected to the Pro Bowl. They will try to go up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series tonight. And I dont think that they would ever come out and say that, but they didnt like that.. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". On 3/9, the DeMatha varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Bishop Walsh (Cumberland, MD) by a score of 71-54. I didnt say, Get over it, Strickland said. Assistant Coach South Carolina, Ron Everhart 80 It was through his friendship with Warriors All-Star forward Kevin Durant that he latched on with the Golden State organization. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He would play 15 seasons in the NBA with the Braves, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks. Family and friends encouraged Quinn Cook to give up on his NBA dream. Justin Moore He was selected to five Pro Bowls and an All-Pro team. In the NBA, Victor Oladipo has averaged 17.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.6 steals. Dick Brown coached the pair prior to his death in 2006. Derek Mills, Track, 1990 One of three DeMatha grads to earn an Olympic gold medal. Findlay never came short of producing NBA-caliber players with their list being headlined by Tristan Thompson, Avery Bradley, Dillon Brooks, Kelly Oubre, Christian Wood, Cory Joseph, and Allonzo Trier. The Debrief with Tim Carney: Who will take the blame for all the COVID lockdowns? In May, he abruptly announced he was leaving to become an assistant coach at Virginia Tech. I knew every time I walked into those DeMatha doors, it was always a place of love and unity. DeMatha hasnt been down this road often. 31-4 Final FAB 50 Rank: No. P.O. James Mason University (JMU), Elijah Hawkins Bowser, Cole ( So.) Wake got another shot in the NFL signing with the Miami Dolphins where he would play the next 10 seasons. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Four other DeMatha players have been selected in the first round during the same period. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Keith Bogans, Basketball, 1999 Four-year starter and SEC player of year at Kentucky in 2003. This list of distinguished DeMatha Catholic High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended DeMatha Catholic High School are at the top of the list. Markelle Fultz then entered the 2017 NBA Draft where he was selected as the number one overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston Celtics, Joe Kennedy 64 He most recently worked as athletic director at St. Johns Catholic Prep in Frederick County. We are very aware that the individuals we hire play a significant role in the life of the school, and we want to be sure, whoever we hire, we take everything into account, Day said. In terms of basketball and teaching, I can vouch for him. Game Stats Season Stats Earl Timberlake, University of Michigan But he has always had that special combination of freakish athleticism and the work ethic of a perfectionist. Following his time with Dematha, he ran track with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He was named to two Pro Bowls, an All-Pro team, and led the NFL in yards from scrimmage in 2007. As a senior, he set the school record for assists in a season. But Smiths plan for them has been shaken, he said, after his alma maters recent decision to replace Woottens Black successor, Mike Jones, with a White interim coach, Pete Strickland bypassing, without even interviewing, several Black assistants in the process. Starting running back for Philadelphia Eagles since 2004 and two-time Pro Bowler. Before he decides to spend his savings on two DeMatha educations, Smith said he needs to hear an apology or a satisfactory explanation. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Oladipo and Cook go back even further than their days at DeMatha. In hindsight, some high schools already consider themselves lucky to help send a lone talent to play in the NBA like Emsley A. Laney High School with Michael Jordan and Robert G. Cole High School with Shaquille ONeal. Assistant Coach West Virginia, Evan Kee 08 Mike Jones, a Black, has coached DeMatha's basketball team for the past 19 years. According to people with knowledge of Joness thinking, Reggie Veney was his preferred choice to step in. One of the iconic moments in Woottens career was in 1965 when Wootten made national headlines as his DeMatha team beat Lew Alcindors Power Memorial Academy and ended its 71-game winning streak! He played college football at the, The Best NBA Players With No Championship Rings. Sidney Lowe, Basketball, 1979 Along with DeMatha teammate Dereck Whittenburg, led North Carolina State to the 1983 NCAA title. He later returned to serve as an assistant under Wootten and has experience coaching high school, college and international basketball. Unfortunately, the school was shut down back in 2007 after eighty-five successful of operation due to regressing graduation performances. Despite now playing with the big boys, Cook remains humble. Oladipo is in his first season with the Pacers. TNT will televise the game at 10:30 p.m. Cook is fortunate he didnt give up on playing in the NBA. But it was Oladipo who keyed the upset of the reigning Eastern Conference champions. Over a seven season period, Peterson rose from intern to General Manager with the Atlanta Hawks before taking on his current role as Assistant GM with the Brooklyn Nets. Ron Riveras first Washington draft pick is in limbo. We scream, One DeMatha, because of the brotherhood of it. DeMatha helped shape me into who I am today. So far, in his seven seasons in the NBA, Grant is averaging 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. Chris McManes (mick-maynz) covers DeMatha basketball for the Hyattsville Life & Times. Still, the grassroots of basketball come at the youth level, where it's the second-most popular sport in United States high schools. Joshua Wallace In 1995, Mills won a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships in the 4400 on his way to participating in the Summer Olympics the following year. Here we will highlight some of the best former athletes in the history of Demathas athletic program. In addition, he was named Mr. Basketball USA and a Parade First-team All-American as a senior. Given the talent on its roster Tyrell Ward and Rodney Rice are two of the top-rated college prospects in the class of 2022, and Jacoi Hutchinson is a highly touted rising junior DeMatha also had to worry about other schools trying to lure players away amid uncertainty. Had a four-year NBA career. Maryland Players In The NBA Conference: Team: International Format Former Maryland Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. The Howard University Bryson Hill Another alumnus who hopes to make it to the NBA soon is Cole Anthony, son of former NBA veteran Greg Anthony. Currently head coach at N.C. State after twice coaching NBA teams. We won three WCAC titles and two city titles and won two . He was selected to the All-Pac-12 First Team and the Pac-12 All-Freshman team. All the quotations, except for Joe Segos, were taken from postgame press conferences. Morgan Wootten, Mike Jones, Victor Oladipo, Quinn Cook, Jerami Grant, Markelle Fultz, Hunter Dickinson, Justin Moore, Jemari Young, Earl Timberlake. We do this drill on a regular basis so our players learn expect and embrace contact, yet still finish plays around the basket. Jones played professionally in the United States, Europe, and in Asia. webmaster@hyattsvillelife.com. In his four years at Duke, Quinn Cook averaged 11.0 points and 3.6 assists and was named to two All-ACC teams. Northwestern, also in Hyattsville, has the second-most with five players. The high school has produced NBA player Michael Finley, who successfully brought home a 1991 state championship and would later play for another Proviso alumnus in Doc Rivers for the Boston Celtics. He announced his departure on Instagram. For years, they had to play more, and win bigger, to be paid anything close to their male counterparts. The Debrief with Hugo Gurdon: Why nobody wants a rematch of Trump and Biden in 2024. 6. List of famous alumni from DeMatha Catholic High School, with photos when available. Jones, a former DeMatha and Old Dominion basketball player, took over the head coaching role at DeMatha after Hall of Fame coach Morgan Wootten retired in 2002. . Moore is currently a. a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation He averaged 24.7 points with Santa Cruz. Minnesota Timberwolves, Kenny Carr 74 He anchored a Washington defense that ranked fourth in the NFL in points allowed. I dont think anyone suspected Victor would grow to become an elite NBA player, Sego said. Coach Jones, a former DeMatha player and assistant coach under basketball Hall of Famer Morgan Wootten, shows why DeMatha remained one of the top high school basketball programs in the nation in his 20 years as leader of the esteemed program. The Howard University Mustaf played under Strickland when he was Woottens assistant, and Strickland, who taught English, was Mustafs favorite teacher. Even some critics of the hire say they have no doubt he can do the job. Hes the best player on the floor. Brian Westbrook, Football, 1997 Star running back at Villanova, where he won the Walter Payton Award in 2001 as top offensive player in Division I-AA. By signing a multiyear contract with Golden State on April 10, he became eligible to participate in the postseason. . Despite his collegiate success, Cook went undrafted and was cut by several NBA teams. Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. Talk about goose bumps when he stood up, Strickland said. We all know how DeMatha earned its place on the basketball map. He was selected to the second-team All-Big Ten as a freshman, first-team All-Big Ten as a sophomore, and was named Big Ten Athlete of the Year in his final season. When he retired in 2002, Woottens career coaching record stood at 1,274-192. Day said between 25 to 30 people contacted the school to express interest in the position the morning after Jones moved on. Imagine how that would be received in the news firing the physics teacher because we need a coach, said Day, adding that DeMatha doesnt allow parents of current students to be on its board. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. He has made two All-Star appearances, was named to an All-NBA and an All-Defensive team in 2018 as well as leading the NBA in steals. Jordan Hawkins Private, college-prep school in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States, Single-gender schools in the Washington, DC area, Washington Metropolitan Area Catholic High Schools, Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 1976 gold medal winning United States Olympics team, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002, "DeMatha is much more than an 'athletic powerhouse' Streetcar Suburbs News", "DeMatha High Continues its Long Tradition", "Winningest prep basketball coach Wootten retires", "How outsider Justin Fairfax broke through the Democratic Party in bid for lieutenant governor", "Senate Tribute to David Schiappa, S.Res. In 46 seasons as the head coach of DeMatha basketball, he won five high school national championships, 22 Washington, DC titles, and 33 WCAC championships. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Donovan Mitchell leads the list followed by Will Barton, Devonte Graham, T.J. Warren, and Thomas Robinson, among others. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The NBA has become a global game. Head Girls Coach Bishop McNamara HS, Chris Parsons 91Al "[4], Sports Illustrated recognized DeMatha as the #2 high school athletic program in the United States in 2005,[5] and again in 2007.[6]. In his first game, Cook scored 25 points on 10 of 13 shooting and five 3-pointers against the Sacramento Kings. Six-time All-Star led the league in scoring twice. It wouldve been: Okay. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Paul Rabil is one of the most influential figures in the sport of lacrosse. They know people are mad, but theyre not touching it, said Smith, who has friends on the coaching staff. He was held scoreless in 27 minutes. His playoff-career-high 32 points Sunday led Indiana to a 98-80 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Playing under Hall of Fame coach Morgan Wootten, Dantley helped the team win multiple WCAC championships and Washington D.C. State championships. Day said DeMatha opted for a temporary fix in Strickland because he was available and open to guiding the program through the transition. Adrian Delano Dantley (born February 28, 1956) is an American retired basketball player who played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 2018 NBA All-Star shot 11-for-19 from the field, including 6 of 9 from 3-point range. In Derek Mills senior year with Dematha, he ranked second in the world in the 400 meters. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. That squad started the season ranked number 3 in the nation, and the team finished with a 33-5 record and won the MD Private School Championship. Associate AD NC State, Joe Wootten 91 Director of Player Development Portland Trailblazer, Rod Balanis 88 Johnny Jones attended DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Maryland and California State University, Los Angeles. He would go north of the border to keep his professional career alive playing for the Canadian Football League (CFL). Dematha has an impressive list of alumni that would go on to have success at the collegiate and professional level. Its modern student body numbers at around 14,000 with the slow progression in student population curbing its potential NBA graduates. I was having an identity crisis. Its like a spit in the face to every Black athlete that put that program on the map. When Wootten began considering retirement near the end of the last century, the assumption, even by him, was that his son, Joe, would slide over one seat from his role as top assistant. Danny Ferry, Basketball, 1985 Played in three Final Fours at Duke, where he was named All-America and won the Naismith Award as a senior. Players: Mugsy Bouges (NBA), Reggie Lewis (NBA), Reggie Williams (NBA), David Wingate (NBA), Gary Grahm (UNLV), Tim Dawson (Miami), Keith James (UNLV), Darryl Woods (Virginia Union), Jerry White Notable Wins: Camden (NJ), DeMatha (MD), John Caroll (MD), Flint Hill (VA), Cardinal Gibbons Head Coach: Bob Wade Adrian Dantley then entered the NBA as the sixth overall pick in the 1976 NBA Draft to the Buffalo Braves (now Los Angeles Clippers). Bob Whitmore, Basketball, 1965 Keyed upset of Power Memorial and star center Lew Alcindor -- later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- at Cole Field House. 2021 Graduates Elijah Hawkins The Howard University, Jordan Hawkins University of Connecticut (UConn), Will Reynolds Grambling University. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". In 2008, Adrian Dantley was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He signed with the G Leagues Canton (Ohio) Charge, where he was named 2016 league Rookie of the Year and 2017 All-Star game MVP. As members of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), they hold the record for the most conference championships in the following sports: football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, wrestling, golf (tied with Gonzaga), and ice hockey. He won the 1977 Rookie of the Year, was named to six All-Star Games and two All-NBA teams. Cook is a professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He has a wealth of experience and really is connected with the DeMatha mission, Day said. Mark Jackson, an ABC color analyst and former NBA player and coach, praised the Upper Marlboro residents performance on air. There wasn't that much of a letup (going from the first team to the second). Strickland has his share of supporters, who tout his ties to the school, passion for the game and considerable experience. 5 NBA Players On One Varsity Team 2008-09 DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Md.) Last month, a week after the hire was announced, the school organized a meeting between Strickland and parents. While at Dematha, Victor Oladipo helped lead the team to three WCAC Championships. DeWitt Clinton located within Bronx, New York was formerly the biggest high school in the world in the 1930s, with its student body exceeding 12,000 kids. At least they hired a coach. But they brought him in, and he was an interim. Coming off a challenging, pandemic-condensed season, some found out about Strickland on social media. We dont have an opening in math. Howard University Coach Kenny Blakeney, a DeMatha alum, said he supports placing Strickland in the position on a short-term basis and trusts the school will properly vet the next full-time coach. In 25 minutes of action, he finished with five points, two assists and four rebounds. By CHRIS McMANESFamily and friends encouraged Quinn Cook to give up on his NBA dream. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), FITXPO: A Fitness, Wellness and Health Festival.