Six-time All-Star led the league in scoring twice. Before he took on the head coaching position at DeMatha, Jones served as an assistant to the legendary Morgan Wootten for four seasons. 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. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. I think its about being consistent with kids. Its at the core of who I am as a person. 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. The Howard University Office Hours: 7:45am-3:30pm, Copyright 2021 DeMatha Catholic High School, LT ( SEAL ) Brendan Looney ' 99 Convocation Center. Starred at Johns Hopkins and won two national titles. The WCAC playoffs are over for the Stags after their loss in the semi-finals to PVI, 72-70. DeMatha was on the national map. Seattle Supersonics, Sidney Lowe 79 January 11, 1985. Daquan Davis finished with a team-high 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists along with the game-winning basket. I dont see how anyone would think that was fair.. Named 2009 Major League Lacrosse MVP. Head Girls Coach Bishop McNamara HS, Chris Parsons 91Al The Commanders used the franchise tag on Daron Payne. 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. 1 draft pick Markelle Fultz and 2019 all-star Victor Oladipo. Laney High School in North Carolina can attest to that its only NBA player is Michael Jordan. 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. Mike Jones 91 successfully followed up a legend by making his own legendary path by amassing over 500 wins in 19 seasons, eight WCAC Championships, and he himself played under Morgan and was a key member of the 1991 squad that went undefeated at 30-0. [21][22], Wootten appeared in the 2020 documentary Basketball County along DeMatha alums Victor Oladipo and Adrian Dantley. Won four National Prep titles. Strickland said the meeting ended with many of the parents shaking his hand. On the other hand, a number of schools have sent multiple players to the NBA and are considered basketball powerhouses. Talk about goose bumps when he stood up, Strickland said. Most of the teams play in the WCAC and play other private schools in the Archdiocese of Washington and Virginia area, such as Gonzaga, Good Counsel, O'Connell, McNamara, and Ireton. He announced his departure on Instagram. WCAC boys Player of the Year: Paul VIs DeShawn Harris-Smith. Assistant Coach Louisville, James Robinson 12 [4][6], UCLA basketball coach John Wooden (19102010) described his admiration for Wootten when he said, "I know of no finer coach at any level high school, college or pro. DeMatha has one of the top basketball programs in the nation. They criticize a lack of transparency in the hiring process especially after that process led the administration to overlook all 10 of Joness assistant coaches, most of whom are Black, choosing instead a 64-year-old White man who hasnt coached since he directed Irelands national team three years ago. He learned more from the losses than the wins. We scream, One DeMatha, because of the brotherhood of it. The late Coach Morgan Wootten, who was the varsity head coach for 46 seasons and won 1,274 games. Former NBA as a sideline reporter for Turner Sports (TNT). Is Morgan Wootten the greatest basketball coach ever? James Brown, Basketball, 1969 A three-time All-Ivy League pick and team captain at Harvard. Paul VI, the 2021-22 WCAC boys basketball champions, then inbounded from 94 feet away and immediately called timeout. 2020 Graduates: Hunter Dickinson University of Michigan, Paul Smith Mississippi State University, Earl Timberlake Bryant University. Most of the teams play in the WCAC and play other private schools in the Archdiocese of Washington and Virginia area, such as Gonzaga, Good Counsel, O'Connell, McNamara, and Ireton. The members of the womens team had been wronged. You are who you are. Read John Feinstein on Daniel Snyder and the NFL. Two days later, DeMatha hired Strickland, an alumnus with connections to the basketball team stretching five decades, for at least the next season. St. Johns knocked down one trey, 16 buckets and 13 free throws for their 48 points. Director of Player Development Portland Trailblazer, Rod Balanis 88 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 continued to teach world history to every DeMatha freshman until reducing his class load in 1980. DeMatha alum Jerami Grant was in town Monday for the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Washington Wizards. Volunteer Roster last updated on Mar 2, 2023 @ 2:34pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster When people are passionate about a school or a teacher or a coach, then you get passionate responses. It's a program built on tradition with a storied past that has strengthened each decade even as the game of basketball continues to change. In Joness last full season at DeMatha, 2019-20, he led the Stags to the 41st conference title in program history and their second in three seasons. From Ernie Cage '58 and Adrian Dantley '73 to Victor Oladipo '10, Markelle Fultz '16, and Justin Moore '19, there have been many All-Americans who have played at DeMatha. The basketball program and DeMatha's proud athletic reputation owe a lot to the late Morgan Wootten, who was the varsity head coach for 46 seasons and won 1,274 games. But while Osaka Inc. is thriving, Naomi, the woman, is hurting. The St. John's players at right are Ava O'Neal (#3) and Carolae Barton. Thats what Ive been doing as a coach for a long time. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. 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DeMatha's 1965 victory over Power Memorial was the "foundation" of "something beautiful" 8 years ago BY CHRIS MCMANES Morgan Wootten won 88 percent of the basketball games he coached at DeMatha Catholic High School from 1956 to 2002. Since 1969, DeMatha athletic teams have won more than 150 championships in 11 sports. Had a 14-year pro career and now is general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Associate AD NC State, Joe Wootten 91 2019 Graduates: Carsten Kogelnik Brown University, Justin Moore Villanova University, Steve Settles The Howard University, Thaire Vance Morgan State University, Joshua Wallace Plays football for UMass, Jahmir Young University of Maryland. From Ernie Cage '58 and Adrian Dantley '73 to Victor Oladipo '10, Markelle Fultz '16 and Justin Moore '19, there have been many All-Americans who have played at DeMatha. I knew every time I walked into those DeMatha doors, it was always a place of love and unity. It was all true. Special Recognition and Acknowledgements: David Aldridge 83 Chief writer of the Athletic., James Brown 69 host of the NFL on Fox pregame show, Quinn Cook Sacramento Kings, Jeff Peterson 07 Assistant GM with the Brooklyn Nets. 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. [5], Wootten resided in University Park, Maryland with his wife, Kathy, whom he married in 1964. [1][14], Wootten co-authored two biographies with Bill Gilbert: From Orphans to Champions (1979), and A Coach for All Seasons (1997). Whos lying here? That success has attracted plenty of outside interest. DeMatha Stag Coaches Club: The following individuals are DeMatha Alumni, former DeMatha Coaches, or both: David Adkins Director of Player Development Portland Trailblazer, Rod Balanis 88 Assistant Coach University of Notre Dame, Kenny Blakeney 90 Assistant Coach Columbia University, Mike Brey 77 Head Coach- Notre Dame, Marshall Cho Head Coach Lake Oswego HS (OR), Perry Clark 70 Assistant Coach South Carolina, Ron Everhart 80 Assistant Coach West Virginia, Evan Kee 08 Head Coach The Apprentice School, Sidney Lowe 79 Assistant Coach Washington Wizards, Travis Lyons 94 Head Coach Riverdale Baptist HS, Joe Mihalich Head Coach Hofstra, Frank Oliver 96 Head Girls Coach Bishop McNamara HS, Chris Parsons 91Al Assistant Coach UNC Greensboro, Mike Pegues 96 Assistant Coach Louisville, James Robinson 12 University of Delaware, Heath Schroyer 90 Athletic Director McNeese State, Kurtis Schultz 90 Assistant Coach USC, Duane Simpkins 92 Assistant Coach George Mason, Pete Strickland 75 Head Coach Irish National Team, Joe Wootten 91 Head Coach Bishop OConnell HS. According to people with knowledge of Joness thinking, Reggie Veney was his preferred choice to step in. Now its pretty much like: F yall. Another alumnus who hopes to make. Early on, with plenty of media and plenty of college scouts on hand, Paul VI, coached by Glenn Farello, led 10-2. DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md., doesn't have your average high school basketball program. He anticipated that there would be backlash. He attended high school at DeMatha Catholic High School, and later graduated from Harvard University with a degree in American Government. List of famous alumni from DeMatha Catholic High School, with photos when available. The Cadets, coached by veteran Behan (a former Bucknell player), outscored the Panthers 16-9 to trail 19-18 as the first quarter concluded. WCAC, Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, Stags, DeMatha Stags, Coaches, Alumni Athletes. Most of the people who spoke to The Washington Post were vehement that their problems werent with Strickland or McGregor, the football coach. At DeMatha, Williams became a better player, but Morgan used basketball to teach him about life. Aaron Roberson Wootten, who died last year, was the first high school coach to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. [2] His overall record at the time was 1,210 wins and 183 losses. A forward and six-time NBA All-Star, he was. At hoops power DeMatha, a coaching change stirs a painful debate about race. Given that history, Day said, the school should get some benefit of the doubt. Right now, I cant look at DeMatha that way. In addition to his coaching duties at DeMatha, Jones taught at the Hyattsville school and has been involved with USA Basketball since 2004. In terms of how this whole thing has taken place, I cant, Mustaf said in an interview. Minnesota Timberwolves, Kenny Carr 74 Jaylen Brown. For the Jan. 27 funeral Mass, 1,500 mourners - many former players, coaching and teaching colleagues, family and friends - filled the Morgan and Kathy Wootten Gymnasium on the campus of DeMatha, where from 1956 to 2002, Wootten served as the head basketball coach and was a world history teacher at the all-boys school in Hyattsville, Maryland. The Cadets football team trailed DeMatha 3-0 at halftime, but a 10-yard fourth quarter touchdown pass from Myles Slade to Asa Gregg proved to be the game winner, as the Cadets prevailed 7-3. The basketball power he built produced dozens of NBA players, including Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley and 2017 No. San Antonio Spurs, Joseph Forte 99 Jones estimates he has been offered at least one college opportunity in each of the past 15 years. He also helped the program uphold its reputation as a Division I talent factory. This story has been updated with additional information about how assistant coaches learned about Stricklands hire. Paul Rabil, Lacrosse, 2004 Helped DeMatha to four WCAC lacrosse titles. At one point, the mother of one player stood up and asked Strickland how he could relate to teenage Black boys. At least they hired a coach. But they brought him in, and he was an interim. He was surrounded by his wife Kathy and family. He has also played for the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. But to Smith and others, it should have been taken into account immediately, whether Strickland ends up staying on the bench or not. They got less pay for better work. Read Sally Jenkins on the USWNT settlement with U.S. Soccer. Day said DeMatha opted for a temporary fix in Strickland because he was available and open to guiding the program through the transition. When he retired in 2002, Woottens career coaching record stood at 1,274-192. Carolae Barton, with 13 rebounds, had the best game of her career., Kyndal Walker stated, Paul VI has a great team, but we stayed together tonight. [texts-excerpt] multiplying imaginary numbers with square roots calculatorFREE EstimateFREE Estimate To Smith and others, these high-profile moves suggest a pattern of bias and discomfort with Black leadership. He has a wealth of experience and really is connected with the DeMatha mission, Day said. It really hurts my heart because I never thought DeMatha would get to this point and to not even think enough about us. Mike Brey, head coach of Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball, also played under Wootten. Had a four-year NBA career. Nor should I. I dont even want to try, even during this most absorbing stretch of the sports calendar. 2021 Graduates Elijah Hawkins The Howard University, Jordan Hawkins University of Connecticut (UConn), Will Reynolds Grambling University. He transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park in 1953 and became the junior varsity basketball and football coach at St. John's College High School. He led the Stags to five national championships and 33 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) titles. 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. Brey is a 1982 graduate of George Washington University. 72-70 (W) Paul VI vs. DeMatha On 2/26, the Paul VI varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against DeMatha (Hyattsville, MD) by a score of 72-70. Starting running back for Philadelphia Eagles since 2004 and two-time Pro Bowler. Director of Player Development Portland Trailblazer, Assistant Coach University of Notre Dame. Assistant Coach UNC Greensboro, Mike Pegues 96 In 2000, he was the third high school coach to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the first high school only coach to be inducted. Milwaukee Bucks, Danny Ferry 85 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. [18][19], In 1992, Wootten wrote a manual for coaching, Coaching Basketball Successfully, with co-author Dave Gilbert. The couple now have two young boys. With :48 remaining, Mack knocked down a trey for the Cadets, and St. Johns led 63-62. Virginia Tech 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. As second edition of the book was published in 2003, and a third edition in 2012, co-authored with Joe Wootten. Coming off a challenging, pandemic-condensed season, some found out about Strickland on social media. For years, they had to play more, and win bigger, to be paid anything close to their male counterparts. By Michael Lee. Jones said he made the final decision with his wife Monday morning. The Paul VI squad converted four treys, 20 other baskets and 11 free throws for their 63 points. 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. Were happy with that.. Theyre just waiting for it blow over. 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.". University of Maryland, After graduating from DeMatha, Aldridge attended American University and worked as a writer for the Washington Post. He and teammate Joe Forte, 2001 ACC player of year at North Carolina, led DeMatha to City Title as juniors. Recipient of an honorary monogram from the Notre Dame Monogram Club, Brey is a former chair of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Rules Committee. 30 for 30: Survive and Advance, Jonathon Hock, ESPN 2013, television. What the hell have I been out here doing, and what am I a part of? 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. Thaire Vance He played at Iowa and Arkansas before attending Florida State. Times have changed. Paul VI dropped to 28-3 and were paced by Harris-Smith (24 points), Darren Harris (14 points), Ngongba (11 points), Hammond (seven points), Isaiah Abraham (four points) and Jaquan Womack (three points). Williams was a shooting guard much like Maurice, a dive-on-the-ball player known for his defense. As of May 23, 2022, DeMatha's New Basketball Coach is Mike G. Jones III. This Documentary Wants to Know Why", "DeMATHA'S SUPER SALESMAN Wootten gets great deal from players", "Morgan Wootten, Hall of Fame high school basketball coach, dies at 88", Wayland Baptist Women's Teams (19481982), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Morgan_Wootten&oldid=1104814781, University of Maryland, College Park alumni, High school basketball coaches in Maryland, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 5 high school national (1962, 1965, 1968, 1978, 1984), This page was last edited on 17 August 2022, at 01:49. During his time at Florida State, the team won the ACC championship, which was the first time in school history, and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 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. 2. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. 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. 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. DeMatha Graduates who played in the NBA Players: John Auston '62 Baltimore Bullets Keith Bogans '99 Boston Celtics Adrian Branch '81 Minnesota Timberwolves Kenny Carr '74 Portland Trailblazers Sid Catlett '67 Cincinnati Royals Adrian Dantley '73 Milwaukee Bucks Danny Ferry '85 San Antonio Spurs Joseph Forte '99 Seattle Supersonics Born on October 24, 1996, the 21-year old athlete attended Joseph Wheeler High School, located in Marietta, Georgia. Cook won the 2015 NCAA national championship with Duke, and won two NBA championships, one with the Golden State Warriors in 2018 and one with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. With Mike departing for Virginia Tech, and after the interim term of Pete Strickland 75, the Stags welcomed Coach Mike G Jones, III as the new Head Basketball Coach. 4. Dantley and legendary coach Morgan Wootten have even been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The NFL expecting Snyder to stop lying, covering up, blocking and bullying is a little bit like expecting a poisonous cobra not to bite you. 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. 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. DeMatha helped shape me into who I am today. Postseason invitational champion Jones was 29 and had no previous head coaching experience. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) And since DeMatha requires coaches to be educators, Strickland can easily fill the position in the English department vacated by Jones. 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! On top of being one of the best basketball teams in the Washington, DC area, the school has won six national championships and 41 WCAC Championships. Its Make DeMatha Great Again, he said. It lasted nearly two hours. Mustaf played under Strickland when he was Woottens assistant, and Strickland, who taught English, was Mustafs favorite teacher. Ive reached out to every last one of those guys to express how proud I was of them and their commitment and their success. Copyright 2023 Catholic Standard 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. 70-56 victory over Paul VI in the WCAC title game. Derek Mills, Track, 1990 One of three DeMatha grads to earn an Olympic gold medal. DeMatha basketball coach Mike Jones is leaving the program after 19 seasons to take a job at Virginia Tech, the schools announced Monday. Brown is currently host of the NFL on Fox pregame show. And I plan, as long as Im coaching, to get guys from this area to come and play with me.. Jones announced May 17 that he was leaving after 19 years to become associate head coach at Virginia Tech. DeMatha Graduates who played in the NBA: John Auston 62 Baltimore Bullets, Keith Bogans 99 Boston Celtics, Adrian Branch 81 Minnesota Timberwolves, Kenny Carr 74 Portland Trailblazers, Sid Catlett 67 Cincinnati Royals, Adrian Dantley 73 Milwaukee Bucks, Danny Ferry 85 San Antonio Spurs, Joseph Forte 99 Seattle Supersonics, Markelle Fultz 16 Orlando Magic, Jerami Grant 12 Portland Trail Blazers, Jerian Grant 10 Orlando Magic, John Jones 62 Boston Celtics, Joe Kennedy 64 Seattle Supersonics, Sidney Lowe 79 Minnesota Timberwolves, Jarius Lyles 13 Utah Jazz, Jerrod Mustaf 88 Phoenix Suns, Victor Oladipo 10 Miami Heat, Charles Whitney 76 K.C. In the nightcap, St. Johns boys basketball team held off nationally ranked Paul VI, 65-63, to claim the 2022-23 WCAC basketball title. Seattle Supersonics, Markelle Fultz 16 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. DeMatha 70 Paul VI 72 Final Box Score Feb 26, 2023 @ 11:29pm 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. But the success of its basketball and football programs has elevated the school to national prominence.