Georgetown, KY
©2003 by Ron Harrison
The 24th Annual Cage Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Basketball Camp was held in Georgetown, Kentucky at Georgetown College.
The camp directors for this camp are Dave Bones (Cage Scope) and Rick Bolus (High Potential). These two gentlemen have a total of 76 years experience in the business between them. Dave Bones introduced Cage Scope to the world in 1957. Mr. Bones has been a contributor to many periodicals as well as being featured in innumerable newspapers and magazines. Rick Bolus started the Rick Bolus High Potential Basketball Recruiting Service in 1973. Mr. Bolus is a consultant for several national basketball tournaments and shootouts and several of the top college programs in the country are among his subscribers. Many scouting/recruiting services have entered and left the business over the past few years. These gentlemen have withstood the test of time.
There are three sessions this year: June 29-July 3, July 6-10, and July 20-24. The first session includes a Junior division. Each session also features speakers on recruitment, academics, and basketball. Some of the outstanding players who have attended this camp include Jimmy Jackson, Allen Houston, Rex Chapman, Felton Spencer, Dan Langhi, Darren Hancock, Scott Padgett, Brad Miller, Tim Couch, and Dejuan Wheat. All players also receive mini-clinics. There are mini-clinics for guards, big men, and 3-point shooters. There are also optional competition contests as well as a written evaluation from the camper’s league coach.
Each Senior division player also plays a minimum of nine league games (not counting playoff games and All-Star contest). All games are played full-court in Alumni Gym and the newly built intramural complex. All players receive equal playing time as substitutions are done by the clock. All teams in both junior and senior divisions will compete in a single elimination tournament. Certified trainers are on duty at all times.
The Cage Scope/High Potential “Blue-Chip” Basketball Camp is not
affiliated with any other basketball camp using the name “Blue-Chip”.
There were eight teams entered in this division. They were designated Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The standings for the week are as follows: Tennessee (5-0), Texas (4-1), Utah (3-2), Virginia (3-2), Washington (2-3), West Virginia (2-3), Wisconsin (2-3), and Wyoming (0-5). The first round tournament winners were Tennessee over Washington, Texas over West Virginia, Wisconsin over Utah, and Virginia over Wyoming. Semifinal action concluded with Texas defeating Tennessee and Virginia defeating Wisconsin. Virginia captured the junior division championship with a 73-61 victory over Texas. The Virginia tourney MVP was 5-9 Joseph Smith from Henderson South, KY. The championship game MVP was 5-9 Fr. Walker Brunner from Henderson County, KY. The runner-up tourney MVP from Texas was 6-4 Fr. Grant Meadows from Johnstown, OH. The runner-up game MVP from Texas was 5-10 Fr. Jordan Scholl from Martinsville, IN.
The "Blue Chip" Junior All-Star rosters are as follows:
Yellow All-Stars Coach Mark Jefferson (Cypress, CA)
|
Jeff Jefferson |
5-1 |
7th |
Huntington Beach Brethren Christian |
CA |
|
Chase Smith |
5-6 |
7th |
Ripley |
WV |
|
Andrew Ostergaard |
5-9 |
8th |
Los Alamitos St. Hedwig |
CA |
|
Joseph Smith |
5-9 |
Fr. |
Henderson South |
KY |
|
Riley Benock |
5-9 |
Fr. |
Brandenburg Meade County |
KY |
|
Dustin Day |
6-4 |
8th |
Pineville Middle |
KY |
|
Joshua Ralls |
6-2 |
Fr. |
Waltonville |
IL |
|
Aron Moore |
6-4 |
8th |
Huntington Beach Brethren Christian |
CA |
|
Jarrod Crowder |
6-1 |
Fr. |
Henderson County |
KY |
|
Phil Whelan |
6-0 |
Fr. |
Madisonville |
KY |
Blue All-Stars Coach Mike Greene (Deridder, LA)
|
Julian Moody |
5-0 |
6th |
Pontiac Madison J.H.S. |
MI |
|
Walker Brunner |
5-9 |
Fr. |
Henderson County |
KY |
|
Evan Faulkner |
5-6 |
7th |
Sandy Hook Elliott County |
KY |
|
Ethan Faulkner |
5-6 |
7th |
Sandy Hook Elliott County |
KY |
|
Max Kommor |
5-10 |
8th |
Louisville Collegiate |
KY |
|
Kyle Swedenburg |
5-11 |
Fr. |
Henderson County |
KY |
|
Ryan Laswell |
6-1 |
Fr. |
Madison |
IN |
|
Eddie Miller |
6-2 |
Fr. |
Madison |
IN |
|
Grant Meadows |
6-4 |
Fr. |
Johnstown-Monroe |
OH |
|
Mike Butler |
5-8 |
8th |
Abbeyville Wright |
SC |
The “Blue” All-Stars defeated the “Yellow” All-Stars by a score of 43-37. They were led by All-Star Game MVP Grant Meadows with 12 points. Meadows used his height (6-4) and savvy in the paint to lead his team to victory. The “Yellow” All-Stars were led by Dustin Day and Riley Benock with eight and seven points respectively. All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Joseph Smith added six points and had an excellent floor game.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for the Junior Division are:
|
Free Throw Champ - Guard |
Jake Greene |
Deridder |
LA |
|
Free Throw Champ - Post |
Ryan Laswell |
Madison |
IN |
|
Hot Shot Champ: - Guard |
Riley Benock |
Brandenburg Meade County |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ: - Post |
Jarrod Crowder |
Henderson County |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ - Guard |
Jake Greene |
Deridder |
LA |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ - Post |
Jonathan Ferguson |
Sandy Hook Elliott County |
KY |
|
Most Improved |
George Marshall |
Chicago Poe Classical |
IL |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Myles Morrow |
Blue Ash Greene Int. |
OH |
|
Best Passer |
Eric Bonanni |
Cypress Lexington |
CA |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Jonathan Byrd |
Paducah St. Mary |
KY |
|
Best Rebounder |
Ben Higgins |
Warsaw Edgewood Middle |
IN |
|
Best Hustler |
Blaise White |
Marietta Mabry |
GA |
|
Best Station Worker |
J. D. Strange |
Pineville Middle School |
KY |
|
Tournament MVP |
Joseph Smith |
Henderson South |
KY |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
Grant Meadows |
Johnstown-Monroe |
OH |
|
League MVP |
Aron Moore |
Huntington Beach Brethren Christian |
CA |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Joseph Smith |
Henderson South |
KY |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Grant Meadows |
Johnstown-Monroe |
OH |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
Joseph Smith |
Henderson South |
KY |
Junior Division
Summary
There was a lot of talent in the Junior Division this year and several of these
young players seem destined for future stardom. The range of talent was from small explosive point guards to
tall post players and everything in between. 5-9 Joseph Smith from Henderson South racked up three
major awards: Tournament MVP,
League Runner Up MVP, and All-Star Game Runner Up MVP. 6-4 8th grader Aron
Moore from Huntington Beach captured the League MVP and appears to have a
bright future. Grant Meadows
utilized his 6-4 frame and some nice inside moves to impress. Several of the smaller perimeter
players impressed both with their court savvy and overall basketball skills.
There were twelve teams entered in the Cage Scope Division. They were designated Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and Kentucky. The standings for the week were as follows: Arizona (9-0), Kentucky (7-2), Illinois (6-3), Florida (5-4), Connecticut (4-5), Indiana (4-5), Alabama (3-6), California (3-6), Iowa (3-6), Kansas (3-6), Georgia (2-7) and Arkansas (2-7).
There were twelve teams entered in the High Potential Division. They were designated Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, and South Carolina. The standings for the week were as follows: Missouri (8-1), Ohio (8-1), Maryland (7-2), Montana (7-2), North Carolina (7-2), Michigan (5-4), Mississippi (5-4), South Carolina (5-4), Nevada (2-7), New Mexico (2-7), Oregon (1-8), and Minnesota (0-9).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: Connecticut defeated Mississippi, Florida defeated Minnesota, Michigan defeated Georgia, Maryland defeated Illinois, Indiana defeated New Mexico, Iowa defeated Nevada, Montana defeated Kansas, Missouri defeated Kentucky, Alabama defeated South Carolina, Arizona defeated Oregon, Ohio defeated Arkansas, and North Carolina defeated California. Second round winners were Florida over Connecticut, Maryland over Michigan, Iowa over Indiana, Missouri over Montana, Arizona over Alabama, and North Carolina over Ohio. Third round winners were Maryland over Florida, Missouri over Iowa, and North Carolina over Arizona. Maryland defeated Missouri in one semifinal while North Carolina advanced to the championship game via a bye.
Maryland claimed the championship with a 73-61 victory over North Carolina. 6-3 Sr. Kelvin Sango from Tulsa, OK was named tourney MVP while 6-3 Jr. Punchie Boyd from Tulsa, OK was named game MVP. Runner-up tourney MVP from the North Carolina squad was 5-8 Sr. Carl Richburg from Mason, OH. 6-3 Sr. Matty Owens from Mason, OH was named game runner-up MVP.
The "Blue-Chip" Top All-Star rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars Coach Rodney Martin (Toledo Libbey, OH)
|
Kyle Koncz |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Strongsville |
OH |
|
Nathan Owen |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Hopkinsville University Heights Acad. |
KY |
|
Leon Martin |
6-5 |
Jr. |
Memphis Sheffield |
TN |
|
Michael James |
5-9 |
Sr. |
Owensboro Apollo |
KY |
|
Jarrett Buckosh |
6-6 |
Jr. |
Lorain Clearview |
OH |
|
Derrick Rhoden |
6-11 |
Sr. |
Alexandria Bishop Brossart |
KY |
|
Demetrius Guions |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Radcliff North Hardin |
KY |
|
Drew Shubik |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Boswell North Star |
PA |
|
Nathaniel Barstad |
6-7 |
Jr. |
Glasgow |
MT |
|
James Johnson |
6-7 |
Jr. |
Milwaukee Messmer |
WI |
|
Cody Christopher |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Crossville Cumberland County |
TN |
|
Tory Robertson |
6-5 |
Jr. |
Frankfort |
KY |
|
Danny Cumby |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Crossville Cumberland County |
TN |
|
Eric Wendt |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Rockford Boylan Catholic |
IL |
|
Robert Walker |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Chicago Holy Trinity |
IL |
High Potential All-Stars Coach Thomas Brown (Patton Meadow Heights, MO)
|
Kelvin Sango |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Tulsa Memorial |
OK |
|
Reggie Soileau |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Radcliff North Hardin |
KY |
|
Derek Adams |
6-5 |
Jr. |
Greenville Muhlenberg North |
KY |
|
Jeffrey Moore |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Sullivan |
IN |
|
J. D. Pollock |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Marietta Lassiter |
GA |
|
Brian Witt |
5-9 |
Sr. |
Jupiter |
FL |
|
Aaron Cash |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Mt. Vernon Rockcastle County |
KY |
|
Derek Summers |
5-11 |
Sr. |
Floyds Knob Floyd Central |
KY |
|
Brennan Votel |
6-5 |
Jr. |
Covington Catholic |
KY |
|
Brandon Ball |
5-9 |
Sr. |
Grand Rapids Union |
MI |
|
Zac Rich |
6-2 |
Jr. |
Lexington |
SC |
|
Ryan Pinkney |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Cordova Edisto |
SC |
|
Michael McCutchen |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Henderson Chester County |
TN |
|
Nathaniel Hainje |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Brownsburg |
IN |
|
Mario Rivers |
5-10 |
Sr. |
Tulsa Memorial |
OK |
The Cage Scope All-Stars defeated the High Potential All-Stars by a score of 103-98. Cage Scope was led by 6-5 Tory Robertson with 12 points. All-Star Game MVP 6-4 Demetrius Guions and 6-5 Leon Martin added 10 points each. The High Potential All-Stars were led by 6-3 Kelvin Sango and 6-5 Michael McCutchen with 17 and 13 points respectively. All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP 6-5 Ryan Pinkney added 10 points and pulled down 10 rebounds.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Brad Adams |
Patton Meadow Heights |
MO |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Jeffrey Moore |
Sullivan |
IN |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Chris Carter |
Jeffersonville |
IN |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Ben Daller |
Hermann |
MO |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Jon Gonzales |
Kokomo Northwestern |
IN |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Brandon Berry |
Memphis Briarcrest |
TN |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Ben Daller |
Hermann |
MO |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Randy Perkins |
Picayune Memorial |
MS |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Zac Rich |
Lexington |
SC |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Nathaniel Hainje |
Brownsburg |
IN |
|
Slam Dunk Champ |
Ricky Bodiford |
Louisville Eastern |
KY |
|
Most Improved |
Derrick Paultz |
Prior Lake |
MN |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Brandon Ball |
Grand Rapids Union |
MI |
|
Best Underclassman |
Nathaniel Barstad |
Glasgow |
MT |
|
Best Passer |
Brian Witt |
Jupiter |
FL |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Mitchell Goldschmidt |
Ft. Loramie |
OH |
|
Best Rebounder |
Ryan Pinkney |
Cordova Edisto |
SC |
|
Best Hustler |
Michael Schwindel |
Lewisport Hancock County |
KY |
|
Best Station Worker |
Joseph Jakubowski |
Toledo St. Johns |
OH |
|
League MVP |
Demetrius Guions |
Radcliff North Hardin |
KY |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Kelvin Sango |
Tulsa Memorial |
OK |
|
Tournament MVP |
Kelvin Sango |
Tulsa Memorial |
OK |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
Carl Richburg |
Mason |
OH |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Demetrius Guions |
Radcliff North Hardin |
KY |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
Ryan Pinkney |
Cordova Edisto |
SC |
Senior Division
Summary
There was a lot of talent in this division with several players making good impressions this week. Demetrius Guions and Kelvin Sango each captured two major awards this week. There were several players who did not make the All-Star teams but still impressed during the week. 6-2 Fr. Matt Walls (Scott County) had an excellent camp and looks to have an impressive future for Coach Billy Hicks. 6-2 So. Aaron Dunaway (Frankfort) will team with Tory Robertson to give Frankfort a potent offense. It was good to see 6-5 Jr. Derek Adams (Muhlenberg North) get some well-deserved acclaim. Adams is a very cerebral player who can stroke the long jumper.
6-9 300 pound 8th grader Yuri Allen got a lot of attention at camp this week. Allen is only 12 years old and will be entering the eighth grade at St. Vincent DePaul in Nashville this season. Because of his size, Allen was thrown into the mix with the high school division players, and although he struggled at times it’s obvious the talent and potential are there. Allen demonstrates correct fundamentals on his shot and rebounding and maintained his cool despite all the attention. He’s young, talented, and appears to be having a good time which would seem to foretell a bright future.
There were sixteen teams entered in the Cage Scope Division. They were designated Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, and Mississippi. The standings for the week were as follows: California (8-1), Arkansas (7-2), Illinois (7-2), Arizona (6-3), Iowa (5-4), Kentucky (5-4), Mississippi (5-4), Connecticut (4-5), Florida (4-5), Kansas (3-6), Michigan (3-6), Georgia (2-7), Indiana (2-7), Alabama (1-8), Minnesota (1-8), and Maryland (0-9).
There were sixteen teams entered in the High Potential Division. They were designated Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina. Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The standings for the week were as follows: Utah (9-0), Wisconsin (9-0), Montana (8-1), West Virginia (8-1), Wyoming (8-1), Virginia (7-2), Missouri (6-3), Washington (6-3), Nevada (5-4), New Mexico (5-4), Ohio (3-6), Oregon (3-6), Texas (3-6), North Carolina (1-8), South Carolina (1-8), and Tennessee (1-8).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: Utah defeated Alabama, Virginia defeated Arizona, Tennessee defeated Arkansas, California defeated Texas, Wisconsin defeated Connecticut, Wyoming defeated Florida, Washington defeated Georgia, West Virginia defeated Illinois, Indiana defeated Oregon, Iowa defeated South Carolina, North Carolina defeated Kansas, Kentucky defeated Ohio, Nevada defeated Maryland, New Mexico defeated Michigan, Minnesota defeated Missouri, and Mississippi defeated Montana.
Second round winners were Virginia over Utah, California over Tennessee, Wisconsin over Wyoming, West Virginia over Washington, Indiana over Iowa, Kentucky over North Carolina, New Mexico over Nevada, and Minnesota over Mississippi. Third round winners were California over Virginia, Wisconsin over West Virginia, Kentucky over Indiana, and Minnesota over New Mexico. Wisconsin defeated California in one semifinal while Minnesota defeated Kentucky in the other semifinal.
Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 78-55 to claim the tourney championship. The tourney MVP for the victorious Wisconsin team was 6-3 Sr. Antwoin Baker from Hinesville, GA. 6-4 Sr. Dale Clay from Hinesville, GA was named game MVP. Runner-up tourney MVP from the Minnesota team was 6-5 Sr. Ryan McFarland from Nicholasville, KY. 6-2 Jr. Joseph Bailey from Byrdstown, TN was named game runner-up MVP.
The "Blue-Chip" All-Star rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars Coach Joe Cunningham (Ft. Valley State College)
|
Josh Moten |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Peoria Notre Dame |
IL |
|
Jay Alexander |
6-4 |
Jr. |
Chicago Morgan Park |
IL |
|
Joseph Chilton |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Hayesville |
NC |
|
Brady Neal |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Mufreesboro Oakland |
TN |
|
Jason Miller |
6-8 |
Jr. |
Hamilton |
OH |
|
Drew Martin |
6-7 |
Jr. |
St. Louis Oakville |
MO |
|
Shawn Hacker |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Ironton St. Joseph |
OH |
|
Brian Ondocsin |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Madison Bob Jones |
AL |
|
Nicholas Marino |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Boynton Beach Lake Worth Christian |
FL |
|
Ryan Banas |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central |
MI |
|
Brandon Mertz |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Ft. Wayne Wayne |
IN |
|
Zac Gondakis |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Stow Stow-Munroe Falls |
OH |
|
Eric Meister |
6-6 |
So. |
State College Area |
PA |
|
Yima Chia-Kur |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Mansfield Senior |
OH |
|
Matt Sheffer |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Dalesville Lord Botetourt |
VA |
|
Alternate: |
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|
Scott McVicker |
5-6 |
So. |
Lilburn Parkview |
GA |
High Potential All-Stars Coach Chris Moore (Indiana University – Southeast)
|
Travis Johnson |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Owensboro Apollo |
KY |
|
JoJuan Walker |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
|
Richard Long |
5-11 |
Sr. |
Owensboro Apollo |
KY |
|
Norris Arnold |
6-9 |
Sr. |
Atlanta Westlake |
GA |
|
Donte Williams |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Dayton Meadowdale |
OH |
|
Steven Sexton |
6-1 |
Jr. |
Monticello Wayne County |
KY |
|
James Wynn |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Milwaukee Bay View |
WI |
|
Tyler Hicks |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Georgetown Scott County |
KY |
|
Brian Lake |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
|
Jejuan Brown |
6-7 |
So. |
Biloxi |
MS |
|
Jake Meisler |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Castalia Margaretta |
OH |
|
Michael Rader |
6-7 |
Jr. |
Wayland Union |
MI |
|
Will Lewis |
6-4 |
Jr. |
Hinesville Bradwell Inst. |
GA |
|
Tony Brinson |
6-3 |
Sr. |
McComb |
MS |
|
Eli Hale |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Hinesville Bradwell Inst. |
GA |
|
Alternate: |
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|
Brandon Cassise |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep |
MI |
The Cage Scope All-Stars defeated the High Potential All-Stars 110-105 tonight in a very entertaining All-Star contest. The victors were led by 6-5 Yima Chia-Kur with 12 points. All-Star MVP 6-0 Josh Moten added 11 points and wowed the crowd with some spectacular ballhandling and flashy “shake-and-bake” moves. 6-7 Nicholas Marino also added 11 points with some nifty inside moves. 6-1 Brandon Mertz tallied 11 points including three three point goals. The High Potential All-Stars were led by All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP 6-6 Brian Lake with 17 points including some spectacular dunks. 6-4 Will Lewis and 6-2 Eli Hale added 10 points each. 6-0 Tyler Hicks added nine points on three three point goals.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Bradley Walker |
Olive Hill West Carter |
KY |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Matt Wehmeyer |
Mascoutah |
IL |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Seth Haywood |
Harlan |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Adam Hines |
Aledo |
IL |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Kyle Bibb |
Frankfort Western Hills |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Brandon Cassise |
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep |
MI |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Scott McVicker |
Lilburn Parkview |
GA |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Tony Brinson |
McComb |
MS |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Brian Lake |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
|
“Skywalker” Award |
Alex Pruitt |
Memphis Lausanne |
TN |
|
Slam Dunk Champ |
Brian Lake |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
|
Most Improved |
Pierre Dembo |
Portland Lakeside |
OR |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Tyler Hicks |
Georgetown Scott County |
KY |
|
Best Underclassman |
Jejuan Brown |
Biloxi |
MS |
|
Best Passer |
Josh Coward |
Rock Falls |
IL |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Trah Moore |
Louisville Manual |
KY |
|
Best Rebounder |
Drew Martin |
St. Louis Oakville |
MO |
|
Best Hustler |
Zack Frick |
Aledo |
IL |
|
Best Station Worker |
Troy Cherry |
Columbus Beechcroft |
OH |
|
League MVP |
Brian Lake |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Yima Chia-Kur |
Mansfield Senior |
OH |
|
Tournament MVP |
Antwoin Baker |
Hinesville Bradwell Inst. |
GA |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
Ryan McFarland |
Nicholasville East Jessamine |
KY |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Josh Moten |
Peoria Notre Dame |
IL |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
Brian Lake |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
Division Summary
6-6 Sr. Brian Lake (Bolivar Central, TN) had an excellent week at camp and impressed spectators with his athleticism and all-around play. Lake was named League MVP, All-Star Game Runner Up MVP, 3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up, and captured the Slam Dunk competition. The “Skywalker” award is not awarded every camp session, but after seeing 6-4 Sr. Alex Pruitt (Memphis Lausanne, TN) soar through the air it was richly deserved. 6-0 Sr. Tyler Hicks (Georgetown Scott County, KY) plays with intensity and gives 100% from horn to horn. I have been watching basketball for more years than I care to remember, but I have seen few ballhandling displays to match the show that 6-0 Sr. Josh Moten (Peoria Notre Dame, IL) put on in the All-Star game.
All the All-Star selections were well deserved but there were several other players who could have been named had space permitted. I like the new tournament format where all teams enter a single elimination tourney on the final day of camp. Team Minnesota finished 1-8 for the week but played well on the final day and made it to the championship game before getting defeated by team Wisconsin. Wisconsin and Wyoming were compiled of players from Hinesville Bradwell Institute in Georgia, and if this week is an indication coach David Jones should have an excellent team this season. Several players performed well for Hinesville including 5-8 Jr. Arquelio Gillespie. 6-5 Sr. Yima Chia-Kur (Mansfield Senior, OH) is a very polished player with a bright future.
There were sixteen teams entered in the Cage Scope Division. They were designated Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, and Mississippi. The standings for the week were as follows: Florida (9-0), Georgia (7-2), Illinois (7-2), Arkansas (7-2), California (6-3), Alabama (6-3), Indiana (6-3), Iowa (6-3), Arizona (5-4), Maryland (5-4), Kentucky (4-5), Kansas (3-6), Michigan (3-6), Mississippi (3-6), Connecticut (2-7), and Minnesota (0-9).
There were sixteen teams entered in the High Potential Division. They were designated Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The standings for the week were as follows: Washington (9-0), Tennessee (8-1), Ohio (7-2), Utah (6-3), Texas (5-4), Wisconsin (5-4), West Virginia (4-5), Nevada (4-5), New Mexico (4-5), Virginia (4-5), Missouri (3-6), Montana (3-6), Wyoming (3-6), Oregon (1-8), North Carolina (0-9), and South Carolina (0-9).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: Oregon defeated Indiana, Iowa defeated South Carolina, North Carolina defeated Kansas, Kentucky defeated Ohio, Nevada defeated Maryland, New Mexico defeated Michigan, Missouri defeated Minnesota, Mississippi defeated Montana, Utah defeated Alabama, Arizona defeated Virginia, Tennessee defeated Arkansas, California defeated Texas, Wisconsin defeated Connecticut, Florida defeated Wyoming, Washington defeated Georgia, and Illinois defeated West Virginia.
Second round winners were Iowa over Oregon, North Carolina over Kentucky, New Mexico over Nevada, Missouri over Mississippi, Arizona over Utah, Tennessee over California, Florida over Wisconsin, and Washington over Illinois. Third round winners were Iowa over North Carolina, Missouri over New Mexico, Tennessee over Arizona, and Washington over Florida. Iowa defeated Missouri in one semifinal while Washington defeated Tennessee in the other semifinal.
Iowa defeated Washington 90-76 to claim the tourney championship. The tourney MVP for the victorious Iowa team was 6-3 Jr. Michael Bramos from Grosse Point North, MI. Bramos had an excellent tourney and dominated at times during the championship game. 5-11 Jr. Andrae Lyles from Bolingbrook, IL was named game MVP. Runner-up tourney MVP from the Washington squad was 5-11 Jr. Charles Willis II from Louisville Seneca, KY. 6-7 Sr. Dathon Martin from Louisville Seneca, KY was named game runner-up MVP.
The "Blue-Chip" All-Star rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars Coaches Demetrius Boyd (Milwaukee Forest Home Avenue, WI) and Rodney Martin (Toledo Libby, OH)
|
Clint Graham |
6-9 |
Sr. |
Campbellsville Taylor Co. |
KY |
|
Rodney Mitchell |
6-7 |
Jr. |
Manchester Clay Co. |
KY |
|
Brooks Allen |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Quincy |
IL |
|
John Curran |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Lakewood St. Edward |
OH |
|
Thomas Davis |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Rockwood |
TN |
|
Cleveland Zeigler |
5-10 |
Sr. |
Killeen Shoemaker |
TX |
|
Carl Hampton |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Palos Heights Shepard |
IL |
|
Warren McCarty |
6-3 |
Jr. |
Rockton Hononegah |
IL |
|
Michael Bramos |
6-3 |
Jr. |
Grosse Point North |
MI |
|
Andrae Lyles |
5-11 |
Jr. |
Bolingbrook |
IL |
|
Jess Mullens |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Harvest Sparkman |
AL |
|
Ryan Mason |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Dubuque Hempstead |
IA |
|
Taylor Hougland |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Ft. Wayne Homestead |
IN |
|
Shane Simpkins |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Paintsville |
KY |
|
Ryan Anderson |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Bowling Green Warren Central |
KY |
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Alternates: |
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|
Evan Hutchinson |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Scottsburg |
IN |
|
Bret Miller |
6-8 |
So. |
Ashland Blazer |
KY |
High Potential All-Stars Coaches Bill Kercher (Louisville Seneca, KY) and Gene McBee (Columbia State)
|
Zach Allender |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Bardstown Nelson County |
KY |
|
Mark Balthrop |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Lexington Catholic |
KY |
|
Brad Cofer |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Crestwood South Oldham |
KY |
|
Dustin Rudegeair |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Yellow Springs |
OH |
|
Jackson Capel |
6-2 |
Jr. |
Florence Heritage Academy |
KY |
|
George Clements |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Springfield Washington Co. |
KY |
|
Micah Parker |
5-8 |
CF |
Social Circle |
GA |
|
Dathon Martin |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Louisville Seneca |
KY |
|
Gerry Young |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Louisville Seneca |
KY |
|
Eric Mullins |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Hazard |
KY |
|
DeAndre Coleman |
6-5 |
Jr. |
Stone Mountain Stephenson |
GA |
|
David Byrd |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Glasgow Barren Co. |
KY |
|
Kyle Lane |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Sullivan |
IN |
|
J. P. Estep |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Columbus North |
IN |
|
Zac Walker |
6-0 |
Jr. |
Columbia Central |
TN |
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Alternates: |
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|
Jeremy Givens |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Orlando Circle Christian |
FL |
|
Jacob Welch |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Temperance Bedford |
MI |
The High Potential All-Stars defeated the Cage Scope All-Stars by a score of 125-113. The victors were led by 6-5 Dustin Rudegeair with 23 points. The All-Star MVP 6-6 Zach Allender added 17 points. 6-5 DeAndre Coleman, 6-2 Brad Cofer, and 6-8 George Clements added 14, 12, and 10 points respectively. The Cage Scope All-Stars were led by All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP 6-3 Warren McCarty with 16 points. 6-7 Rodney Mitchell added 12 points.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Jayson Johnson |
Summersville Nicholas Co. |
WV |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Scot Gibson |
Friendswood Clear Brook |
TX |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Michael Smith |
Vandalia Van-Far |
MO |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Joe Price |
Batavia |
OH |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Matt Garrett |
Edmonton Metcalfe Co. |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Ryan Hoehner |
Bowling Green |
OH |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Dustin Whitis |
Columbus North |
IN |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Stephen Pendergraft |
Washburn Southwest |
MO |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Brandon Tucker |
Rushville |
IN |
|
Slam Dunk Champ |
Jess Mullens |
Harvest Sparkman |
AL |
|
Most Improved |
John Mowl |
Indianapolis IN School/Deaf |
IN |
|
Best Ballhandler |
James Hagan |
Wichita Falls |
TX |
|
Best Underclassman |
Michael Bramos |
Grosse Pointe North |
MI |
|
Best Passer |
Bret Fair |
Sacramento Rio Americano |
CA |
|
Best Defensive Player |
DeRone Parris |
Killeen Shoemaker |
TX |
|
Best Rebounder |
Adam Burress |
Campbellsville Taylor Co. |
KY |
|
Best Hustler |
Kristopher Mills |
Barbourville Knox Central |
KY |
|
Best Station Worker |
Kyle Funk |
Carrollton Christian Academy |
TX |
|
Hard-Nosed Award |
Christopher Burton |
Arcadia Hamilton Heights |
IN |
|
Top Sleeper |
Tony Fox |
Knoxville Catholic |
TN |
|
Top Sleeper |
Lance Mathis |
Baxter Upperman |
TN |
|
League MVP |
Carl Hampton |
Palos Heights Shepard |
IL |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Zach Allender |
Bardstown Nelson Co. |
KY |
|
Tournament MVP |
Michael Bramos |
Grosse Pointe North |
MI |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
Charles Willis II |
Louisville Seneca |
KY |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Zach Allender |
Bardstown Nelson Co. |
KY |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
Warren McCarty |
Rockton Hononegah |
IL |
Division Summary
6-3 Jr. Michael Bramos (Grosse Pointe North, MI) had an excellent week at camp being named Best Underclassman, chosen as the Tournament MVP, and was named to the All-Star team. Bramos demonstrated the ability to score both inside and out and dominated the final stages of the tournament championship game. 6-6 Sr. Zach Allender (Bardstown Nelson County, KY) was named League Runner Up MVP, named to the All-Star team, and named the All-Star Game MVP. 6-2 Sr. Carl Hampton (Palos Heights Shepard, IL) was named League MVP, and was named to the All-Star team.
Louisville Seneca had several players that made up the Washington team which finished runner-up in the camp tournament. Coach Bill Kercher did an excellent job with this team and Seneca could make waves in the always-tough seventh region in Louisville this season. Clay County (KY) could also have a good season as they got nice performances from 6-5 Sr. Brian Griffith and 6-7 Jr. Rodney Mitchell. There were also some players in this camp with some famous relatives in Kentucky hoops folklore, including 6-3 Sr. Rob Issel (Batavia, IL), the nephew of former UK and pro star Dan Issel, and 6-6 Sr. Jeremy Givens, son of former UK great Jack “Goose” Givens.
Although the All-Star selections were well deserved, there were also several other players who played extremely well this week. One player I was impressed with this week was 6-1 Sr. Joshua Green from Louisville Doss, KY. Green sees the floor well, operates extremely well in the open court, and also showed the ability to take the ball to the basket this week. Green should have a good senior campaign. There was also a lot of young talent at camp this week that could develop into future stars.
THE BEST OF
"BLUE-CHIP" FOR THE SUMMER OF 2003 (per Rick Bolus)
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TOP 12 |
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|
PLAYER |
HT/CLASS |
POS |
TOWN-SCHOOL-STATE |
|
Brian Lake |
6-6/Sr |
F |
Bolivar Central, TN |
|
Yima Chia-Kur |
6-5/Sr |
F |
Mansfield Senior, OH |
|
Demetrius Guions |
6-4/Sr |
F |
Radcliff North Hardin, KY |
|
Kelvin Sango |
6-3/Sr |
2G |
Tulsa Memorial, OK |
|
Tory Robertson |
6-5/Jr |
SM |
Frankfort, KY |
|
JeJuan Brown |
6-7/So |
F |
Biloxi, MS |
|
Michael Bramos |
6-1/Jr |
2G |
Grosse Pointe North, MI |
|
Steven Sexton |
6-1/Jr |
2G |
Monticello Wayne Co., KY |
|
Norris Arnold |
6-9/Sr |
C |
Atlanta Westlake, GA |
|
Leon Martin |
6-5/Jr |
F |
Memphis Sheffield, TN |
|
Nathaniel Barstad |
6-7/Jr |
C |
Glasgow, MT |
|
DeAndre Coleman |
6-5/Jr |
F |
Stone Mountain Stephenson, GA |
|
TOP SLEEPER |
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|
Zach Allender |
6-6/Sr |
F |
Bardstown Nelson Co., KY |
|
SECOND 12 |
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|
Carl Hampton |
6-2/Sr |
SM |
Palos Heights Shepard, IL |
|
Clint Graham |
6-9/Sr |
C |
Campbellsville Taylor Co., KY |
|
Ryan Pinkney |
6-5/Sr |
F |
Cordova Edisto, SC |
|
Cleveland Zeigler |
5-10/Sr |
PG |
Killeen Shoemaker, TX |
|
Eric Mullins |
6-4/Sr |
2G |
Hazard, KY |
|
Jess Mullens |
6-7/Sr |
F-C |
Harvest Sparkman, AL |
|
James Johnson |
6-7/Jr |
F |
Milwaukee Messmer, WI |
|
Rodney Mitchell |
6-7/Jr |
F-C |
Manchester Clay Co., KY |
|
Drew Shubik |
6-3/Sr |
G |
Boswell North Star, PA |
|
Ryan Mason |
6-6/Sr |
F |
Dubuque Hempstead, IA |
|
Derrick Rhoden |
6-11/Sr |
C |
Alexandria Bishop Brossart, KY |
|
Kyle Koncz |
6-5/Sr |
F |
Strongsville, OH |
|
Eric Meister |
6-6/So |
F |
State College Area, PA |
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THE NEXT 25 BEST (Listed
alphabetically) |
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|
Auri Allen |
6-9/8th |
C |
Nashville St. Vincent DePaul, TN |
|
David Booker |
6-6/So |
F |
Moss Point, MS |
|
Aaron Cash |
5-10/Jr |
PG |
Mt. Vernon Rockcastle Co., KY |
|
Cody Christopher |
6-6/Sr |
SF |
Crossville Cumberland Co., TN |
|
Danny Cumby |
5-10/Jr |
PG |
Crossville Cumberland Co., TN |
|
Thomas Davis |
6-8/Sr |
C |
Rockwood, TN |
|
Zak Gonidakis |
6-8/Sr |
C |
Stow Stow-Munroe Falls, OH |
|
Tyler Hicks |
6-0/Sr |
PG |
Georgetown Scott Co., KY |
|
Michael James |
5-9/Sr |
PG |
Owensboro Apollo, KY |
|
Will Lewis |
6-4/Jr |
F |
Hinesville Bradwell Institute, GA |
|
Richard Long |
5-11/Sr |
2G |
Owensboro Apollo, KY |
|
Andrae Lyles |
5-11/Jr |
PG |
Bolingbrook, IL |
|
Dathon Martin |
6-7/Sr |
F |
Louisville Seneca, KY |
|
Drew Martin |
6-7/Jr |
F |
St. Louis Oakville, MO |
|
Aron Moore |
6-4/8th |
SM |
Huntington Beach Brethren Christian, CA |
|
Josh Moten |
6-0/Sr |
PG |
Peoria Notre Dame, IL |
|
Brian Ondocsin |
6-8/Sr |
C |
Madison Bob Jones, AL |
|
Nathan Owen |
5-10/Jr |
PG |
Hopkinsville University Heights, KY |
|
Alex Pruitt |
6-4/Sr |
F |
Memphis Lausanne, TN |
|
Michael Rader |
6-7/Jr |
SF |
Wayland Union, MI |
|
Zac Rich |
6-2/Jr |
2G |
Lexington, SC |
|
Reggie Soileau |
6-6/Sr |
F |
Radcliff North Hardin, KY |
|
Jo Juan Walker |
6-2/Sr |
2G |
Bolivar Central, TN |
|
Zac Walker |
6-0/Jr |
PG |
Columbia Central, TN |
|
Gerry Young |
6-8/Sr |
C |
Louisville Seneca, KY |
This was my fifth year attending the camp and I manage to learn something new at each session. Talent levels may vary slightly from camp to camp, but the campers have ample opportunity to display their abilities, and there are always some previously undiscovered gems. The camp directors have a very “hands-on” approach and observe each player’s performance at least once daily. I firmly believe that players will only get better as a result of this concentrated period of competition.
The strengths of this camp should start with the involvement and work ethics of the camp directors. Because of the aforementioned “hands-on” approach, I feel the strengths of this camp are the organization and the opportunity afforded each player. The camp directors make everyone welcome and provide the official camp programs, all-star game rosters, and the list of award winners. Another, and I believe, very important, strength of this camp is the presence of certified trainers. Injures are evaluated and treated immediately with doctors being on call at all times. This camp also has a tremendous up-side for players who have either not had the exposure or are late bloomers.
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Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning this event, teams, or players to Ron Harrison at prephoops@yahoo.com .
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky/prephoops.