DeMatha Catholic Home Game Protocol (as of January 2022):

Due to the current uptick in Omicron cases along with updated protocols in the county, it is necessary for DeMatha to implement a safety policy for our basketball program. During the month of February, we will not be able to have normal fan attendance. A limited number of parents, students, and season ticket holders will be able to attend our home games. No food will be served or permitted and masks will be required to be worn at all times.

As we approach mid-February, we will announce any updated information on our many social media platforms. Please note, all DeMatha Home Varsity Basketball Games will continue to be broadcasted FOR FREE live on DeMatha's Facebook page, for you to watch in the comfort of your own home.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

DeMatha Catholic Basketball History:

DeMatha has one of the top basketball programs in the nation. 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. On top of being one of the best basketball teams in the Washington, DC area, the school has won six national championships.

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. Dantley and legendary coach Morgan Wootten have even been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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. 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.

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.

With Mike departing this past offseason for Virginia Tech, new interim Head Coach Pete Strickland '75, who also played under Morgan, is now at the helm for the Stags as he'll look to continue the school's dominance in the WCAC and throughout the basketball world.