Vineland Hoops Star To Play for Albanian Team

Former Vineland High basketball star and Stockton University men’s basketball alumnus DJ Campbell recently signed a professional contract to play for KB Apolonia of the Albanian Basketball Superliga, which is the highest level of basketball in Albania.

Campbell, Stockton’s all-time leading scorer with 2,178 points, honed his skills on the court before, during, and after his time as a Stockton player. His contract came on the heels of an appearance in a showcase in South Africa this spring and a roster spot for Rise and Grind in The Basketball Tournament.

At Vineland High, Campbell accumulated 1,353 points, one of the highest totals in school history. In his senior year, he averaged 29.4 points a game with a total of 705, again among the best all-time. In a thrilling win over Atlantic City, 76-71, in March 2019, Campbell netted 50 points, including nine three-pointers and a 9-for-9 on foul shots.

Campbell finished his Stockton career as the program’s all-time leader in points (2,178) and three-pointers (335) as well as second in program history in steals (251), fourth in blocked shots (85), fifth in rebounds (668) and ninth in assists (256).

Campbell’s lengthy list of honors was highlighted by an NABC First Team All-America nod in 2022. He was a three-time NABC All-District player (2022, 24 First Team, 2023 Second Team) and four-time NJAC First Team selection (2021-24). Campbell was voted NJAC Player of the Year and NABC District 4 Player of the Year in 2022 and NJAC Rookie of the Year in 2020.