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Black Cager Fall Classic Schedule Set!

September 29, 2024 By in Archbishop Ryan Basketball, Black Cager Fall Classic, Camden High, Philadelphia Catholic League, Roselle Catholic Basketball, West Catholic Prep Basketball Tags: , , , , Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again—high school basketball season is just around the corner, and players are transitioning from summer grassroots/AAU hoops to the scholastic stage.

Join us on October 5th and 6th for the highly anticipated 2024 Black Cager Fall Classic, an event featuring many of the top high school basketball programs on the East Coast. Over the years, the Fall Classic has become one of the nation’s premier pre-season scholastic basketball tournaments.

This year’s competition will take place at the state-of-the-art Executive Education Fieldhouse, located at 555 Union Boulevard in Allentown, PA. With over 60 teams from four states set to compete, this year’s Classic promises to deliver top-tier talent and intense matchups.

Several powerhouse teams will be featured, including Roman Catholic (PA), Westtown (PA), Camden (NJ), Roselle Catholic (NJ), Penn Charter (PA), Neumann-Goretti (PA), and Academy of the New Church (PA)—all programs that consistently rank among the top 50 teams in the nation. The prestigious Philadelphia Catholic League will also be well-represented with teams like Archbishop Ryan, Devon Prep, Father Judge, West Catholic, Conwell-Egan, and Lansdale Catholic, in addition to the already-mentioned Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti.

Suburban Philadelphia basketball powerhouses like Plymouth-Whitemarsh, Coatesville, Downingtown West, Abington, Chester Charter, and Cheltenham are also set to compete, while elite independent school programs such as Friends Select, Abington Friends, and Springside Chestnut Hill will add to the competitive field.

Representing the Philadelphia Public League are teams like Audenried, Lincoln, Carver E&S, Constitution, and Overbrook. Additionally, Berks and Lehigh Counties will send their top teams, including Executive Education (the host school), Allentown Central Catholic, Liberty, William Allen, Pocono Mountain East, La Academia, Notre Dame, East Stroudsburg, and Muhlenberg.

New Jersey will be well represented, too, with top programs like Camden, Roselle Catholic, Camden Eastside, St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Peter’s, Immaculate Conception, Elizabeth, Gill St. Bernard, Linden, Timber Creek, and Salem ready to battle it out. St. Mark’s, St. Elizabeth’s and Brandywine will hold it down for the first state, Delaware.

Black Cager Sports Founder, Delgreco Wilson, highlights the highly competitive nature of the event: “We strive to give these programs an opportunity to see how they stack up against the best. Fans come to see elite players and teams, and I think that’s what the Black Cager Fall Classic is all about,” Wilson said. “Watching college basketball teams like Kentucky, Villanova, Temple, Florida State, UCONN, and Maryland, and knowing that many of our players will be competing at that level next year, is really special. Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons), Seth Lundy (Atlanta Hawks), Donta Scott (Golden State Warriors), Collin Gillespie (Phoenix Suns), and Carlton Carrington (Washington Wizards) are just a few of our alumni now playing in the NBA. So, we’ve brought in elite players and teams for years … I think we offer something truly unique. The idea of having future high-major college and NBA players running up and down Executive Education’s courts—it’s really exciting stuff.”

National Powers Collide: Roselle Catholic vs. Roman Catholic at Black Cager Fall Classic

September 13, 2024 By in Black Cager Fall Classic, Black Cager Television, Catholic League Basketball, Fall Classic, Roman Catholic Basketball, Roselle Catholic Basketball Leave a comment

Philadelphia, PA – High school basketball fans are in for a treat as two national powerhouses, Roselle Catholic (NJ) and Roman Catholic (PA), square off in an early-season showdown at the prestigious Black Cager Fall Classic, taking place in Allentown on October 5 and 6, 2024. This highly anticipated matchup will feature no fewer than 8-10 Division I prospects, making it one of the marquee games of the entire event.

Both teams come into the Fall Classic with national rankings and championship pedigrees. Roselle Catholic, known for producing top-tier talent year after year, is led by a core group of high-caliber players expected to dominate the tri-state area. With a reputation for intense defense and electrifying fast-break offense, Roselle is looking to solidify its position as one of the top programs in the country.

On the other side, Roman Catholic, a mainstay in Pennsylvania’s basketball landscape, brings its own blend of elite talent and storied tradition. Roman Catholic has been a force in the Philadelphia Catholic League for years, consistently producing college-bound stars. Their deep roster, skilled coaching staff, and relentless competitiveness make them a formidable opponent for any team in the nation.

The clash between Roselle and Roman will not only showcase the best in high school basketball but also provide a glimpse of the future of Division I programs across the country. Players on both sides have already drawn significant interest from top-tier colleges, making this matchup a must-watch for scouts and fans alike.

The Black Cager Fall Classic has always been a breeding ground for high-profile talent and competitive games, and this year’s showdown between Roselle Catholic and Roman Catholic promises to uphold that tradition. With national rankings, Division I talent, and a competitive edge at stake, October 5 and 6 will be a weekend to remember in the basketball world.