Waldwick's Andrew Del Rey reaches 2,000 career points

The 5-foot-7 senior guard is the 15th Bergen County boys basketball player to reach the milestone.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Andrew Del Rey, a senior guard at Waldwick High School in New Jersey, has become the 15th boys basketball player in Bergen County history to reach 2,000 career points. Del Rey reached the milestone during a 66-51 victory over Bogota on February 12, 2026, scoring his 2,000th point on a three-point play. He is the 20th player from the Bergen/Passaic area to reach the 2,000-point mark, joining a list that includes former NBA players Bill Willoughby and Tim Thomas.

Why it matters

Reaching 2,000 career points is an impressive feat that showcases Del Rey's exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. As a small-town player, his achievement highlights the potential for athletes from smaller programs to excel and make a name for themselves. This milestone also adds Del Rey's name to the prestigious list of Bergen County's all-time leading scorers, cementing his legacy as one of the best high school basketball players in the region.

The details

Del Rey, a 5-foot-7 senior guard, scored his 2,000th point with 11.2 seconds left in the first half of the game against Bogota. He came off a screen, caught a pass, drove, was fouled, and converted the three-point play. Del Rey finished the game with 22 points, bringing his career total to 2,009. He is known for his quick-release shot that extends beyond the NBA 3-point range, his ability to shoot with both hands around the basket, and his consistent free-throw shooting.

  • On February 12, 2026, Del Rey scored his 2,000th career point during the first half of a game against Bogota.

The players

Andrew Del Rey

A 5-foot-7 senior guard at Waldwick High School in New Jersey who has become the 15th Bergen County boys basketball player to reach 2,000 career points.

Greg McBain

The head coach of the Waldwick High School boys basketball team, who has praised Del Rey's work ethic and dedication to the sport.

Paul Del Rey

The father of Andrew Del Rey, who has attended almost every one of his son's Waldwick games and brought a 2,000-point banner to the game where Andrew reached the milestone.

Michelle Del Rey

The mother of Andrew Del Rey, who expressed pride and emotion over her son's achievement of reaching 2,000 career points.

Kevin Carroll

The principal of Waldwick High School, who praised Andrew Del Rey for representing the school with pride, sportsmanship, and as a student-athlete.

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What they’re saying

“It's something that shows that the hard work does pay off. And it's a personal achievement that I'm pretty proud of.”

— Andrew Del Rey, Senior Guard, Waldwick High School (northjersey.com)

“Once the ball was in my hands, and I saw the guy on me, I got by him and felt the contact, and I was going up. And then two more guys came, plus more contact, and I got the foul call and the ball went in.”

— Andrew Del Rey, Senior Guard, Waldwick High School (northjersey.com)

“He sets goals that are beyond what I would think are even possible. He's brought us along on his journey. I didn't think it was possible at the beginning of high school, but as it went along, for sure.”

— Paul Del Rey, Father of Andrew Del Rey (northjersey.com)

“I'm just very, very proud of him, and now I'm going to cry. He works harder than anyone I know. He works so hard, and he deserves every second of recognition for this.”

— Michelle Del Rey, Mother of Andrew Del Rey (northjersey.com)

“Everything you see him do on the court, he works at. For instance, we end practice at 7 o'clock, and he's in the gym until 8:30, until the janitors kick him out. I say, 'Del. I have to leave,' and he says, 'I'm staying coach.' Everything he does, he works on his craft.”

— Greg McBain, Head Coach, Waldwick High School (northjersey.com)

What’s next

The Waldwick Warriors, led by Andrew Del Rey, will look to make some noise in the upcoming Group 1 state tournament, which starts in two weeks.

The takeaway

Andrew Del Rey's achievement of reaching 2,000 career points as a small-town high school player is a testament to his exceptional talent, unwavering work ethic, and dedication to the sport. His story serves as an inspiration for other aspiring athletes, showing that with hard work and determination, even players from smaller programs can reach great heights and leave a lasting legacy in their sport.