Who are top overall, grade-by-grade boys basketball scoring leaders back in 2022-23?

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic celebrates after the last-second attempt by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden misses during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

Jamarques Lawrence (10), Rich Brisco (13) and Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic celebrates after the last-second attempt by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden misses during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

during the first half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

Cian Medley (1) of Camden collides with Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic during the first half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J.

An emotional Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic gets a hug from his mother, Kim Wilcher, after winning the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

Tarik Watson (24) of Roselle Catholic holds up the trophy after the Lions won the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Braxton Jones (11) of Roselle Catholic hits the game-winning basket as Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden defends during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

Aaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden flies over Jamarques Lawrence (10) of Roselle Catholic during the first half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J.

Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden shoots as Tarik Watson (24) and Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic defend during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Aaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden is swarmed by Braxton Jones (11), Rich Brisco (13) and Akil Watson (23) of Roselle Catholic as he tried to get a shot off during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Jamarques Lawrence (10) of Roselle Catholic knocks the ball free as D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden brings the ball upcourt during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Aaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden blocks a shot by Rich Brisco (13) of Roselle Catholic during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Akil Watson (23) of Roselle Catholic drives as Aaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden defend during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Aaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden ties up a shot by Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic for a jump ball during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden drives for a layup as Alif Bass (0) of Roselle Catholic defends during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Roselle Catholic players react after a half-court shot by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden was no good at the end of overtime of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

Braxton Jones (11) of Roselle Catholic reacts after knocking down the go-ahead basket in the final 30 seconds of overtime that gave the Lions the lead for good during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

This shot by Braxton Jones (11) of Roselle Catholic ended up being the game-winner of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic beat Camden, 61-58, in OT.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden becomes emotional after he missed a pair of shots in overtime of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden throws up a half-court shot at the end of overtime of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden dunks during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Aaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden watches as Tarik Watson (24) of Roselle Catholic dunks the ball early in the first half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J.

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic works against D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden during the first half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J.

Dasear Haskins (35) of Camden defends as Akil Watson (23) of Roselle Catholic inbounds the ball during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden gestures after he hit a 3-point basket during the first half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final against Roselle Catholic on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J.

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic reacts after he dunked the ball following a Camden turnover late in the first half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J.

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic hugs brother CJ Wilcher after the Lions won the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Braxton Jones (11) of Roselle Catholic hits the go-ahead basket in the final 30 seconds of overtime against Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

This shot was a potential game-winner by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden at the end of overtime of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. It did not fall and Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden shoots during the second half of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden becomes emotional after he missed a pair of shots in overtime of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

Jamarques Lawrence (10) and Rich Brisco (13) of Roselle Catholic celebrates after the last-second attempt by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden misses during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden tries to score against Rich Brisco (13) of Roselle Catholic during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic celebrates after the last-second attempt by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden misses during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic celebrates after the last-second attempt by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden misses during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden drives past Akil Watson (23) of Roselle Catholic during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden lays one in during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Jamarques Lawrence (10), Rich Brisco (13) and Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic celebrates after the last-second attempt by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden misses during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden lays one in during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Rich Brisco (13) of Roselle Catholic blocks this shot from Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden in overtime during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic tries to score as he’s fouled during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Braxton Jones (11) of Roselle Catholic reacts after hitting the go-ahead basket in the final 30 seconds overtime as D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden walks off the court after a timeout by the Panthers during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden reacts after hitting a go-ahead basket in the final minute of overtime during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Roselle Catholic celebrates after winning in overtime during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Camden head coach Rick Brunson slaps hands with Rasheer Fleming (0) of Camden after a score and a foul during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden tries to drive past Jamarques Lawrence (10) of Roselle Catholic during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic dribbles against D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Camden tries to score against Roselle Catholic in the fourth quarter during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Boys basketball final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Roselle Catholic players react after a half-court shot by D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden was no good at the end of overtime of the 2022 NJSIAA Boys Basketball Tournament of Champions final on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. Roselle Catholic won, 61-58, in OT.

Jamarques Lawrence (10) of Roselle Catholic defends as D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden looks for an opening during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Akil Watson (23) of Roselle Catholic drives as Aaron Bradshaw (2) and Rasheer Fleming (0) of Camden defend during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Akil Watson (23) and Danny Murray (15) of Roselle Catholic celebrate after winning the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Akil Watson (23) of Roselle Catholic drives as Aaron Bradshaw (2) and Rasheer Fleming (0) of Camden defend during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Kentucky coach John Calipari shares a laugh with Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell as they watch the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden takes the inbounds pass late in OT during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Braxton Jones (11) of Roselle Catholic hits the game-winning basket as Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden defends during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58 in OT.

Dasear Haskins (35) of Camden and Braxton Jones (11) of Roselle Catholic reach for a rebound during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Aaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden ties up a shot by Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic for a jump ball during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Rich Brisco (13) of Roselle Catholic shoots over Rasheer Fleming (0) of Camden during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Kentucky coach John Calipari (left) and Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell (right) talk with NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Akil Watson (23) of Roselle Catholic lays in a shot asAaron Bradshaw (2) of Camden defends during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

Camden head coach Rick Brunson reacts after a call during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22. Roselle Catholic won 61-58.

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Jamarques Lawrence (10) of Roselle Catholic knocks the ball free as D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden brings the ball upcourt during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Cian Medley (1) of Camden shoots over Jamarques Lawrence (10) of Roselle Catholic during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Cian Medley (1) of Camden shoots as Simeon Wilcher (4) of Roselle Catholic defends during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Rasheer Fleming (0) of Camden shoots as Rich Brisco (13) of Roselle Catholic defends during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

D.J. Wagner (21) of Camden drives as Christian Pierre-Louis (3) of Roselle Catholic defends during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Elijah Perkins (5) of Camden goes to the rim during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

Cian Medley (1) of Camden drives during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final between Camden and Roselle Catholic at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on 20, 3/20/22

The 2022-23 season starts next week and NJ Advance Media is highlighting the top players back in the state all the way up until the opening tip of the year.

That starts today with a look at the top returning scorers in New Jersey.

Stats are based on games reported to njschoolsports.com. To be eligible players must’ve played in at least 10 games.

TOP RETURNING SCORING LEADERS

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