Georgetown, KY
©2004 by Ron
Harrison
The 25th 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 78 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 definitely withstood the test of time.
There are three sessions this year: June 27-July 1, July 4-8, and July 18-22. 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, Derek Lowe, Jared Odle, 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 (5-0), Wisconsin (3-2), Wyoming (3-2), West Virginia (1-4), Washington (1-4), Virginia (1-4), and Utah (1-4). 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 Wisconsin defeating Virginia. Texas captured the junior division championship with a thrilling 65-64 overtime victory over Wisconsin. The Texas tourney MVP was 5-5 Jake Greene from DeRidder, LA. The runner-up tourney MVP from Wisconsin was 5-7 James David Strange from Pineville, KY.
The Cage
Scope/High Potential "Blue Chip" Junior All-Star rosters are as
follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars
(Black Jersey) Coach Mark
Jefferson (Cypress, CA)
|
Ethan Faulkner |
5-8 |
8th |
Sandy Hook Elliott Co. M.S. |
KY |
|
Jaryd Crum |
5-8 |
Fr. |
Inez Sheldon Clark |
KY |
|
Juwan Moody |
5-0 |
6th |
Pontiac Madison |
MI |
|
Kevin Roth |
5-10 |
Fr. |
Indianapolis Park Tudor |
IN |
|
DeMarcus Bernard |
5-10 |
8th |
Reserve Our Lady of Grace |
LA |
|
Andrew Ostergaard |
6-0 |
Fr. |
Anaheim Servite |
CA |
|
Troy Ford |
6-3 |
Fr. |
Wagoner |
OK |
|
Eric Collins |
6-2 |
Fr. |
Nashville Father Ryan |
TN |
|
Justin Porter |
6-1 |
8th |
Warfield M.S. |
KY |
|
Carter Marchbank |
6-1 |
8th |
DeRidder |
LA |
|
Alternate: |
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|
Dustin Day |
6-5 |
Fr. |
Pineville |
KY |
High Potential All-Stars (Gray Jersey) Coach Mike Greene (Deridder, LA)
|
Devan Michael |
6-1 |
Fr. |
Asheville A.C. Reynolds M.S. |
NC |
|
Charlie Gonzales |
6-3 |
8th |
Oakland City Wood Memorial |
IN |
|
Evan Faulkner |
5-8 |
8th |
Sandy Hook Elliott County M.S. |
KY |
|
Dustin Warren |
5-8 |
Fr. |
Pineville |
KY |
|
John Morgan |
6-2 |
8th |
Sandy Hook Elliott Co. M.S. |
KY |
|
Jonathan Ferguson II |
5-10 |
8th |
Sandy Hook Elliott Co. M.S. |
KY |
|
Jeff Jefferson |
5-4 |
8th |
Huntington Bch. Breth. Christian |
CA |
|
James David Strange |
5-7 |
8th |
Pineville M.S. |
KY |
|
Marshall Henderson |
5-5 |
8th |
Bowie |
TX |
|
Eric Bonanni |
5-3 |
8th |
Norco Intermediate |
CA |
|
Alternates: |
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|
Patrick Bontrager |
5-7 |
Fr. |
Nashville Father Ryan |
TN |
|
Jake Greene |
5-5 |
Fr. |
DeRidder |
LA |
The High Potential All-Stars defeated the Cage Scope All-Stars 52-42. The victors were led by All-Star Game MVP Dustin Warren with 11 points including three three point baskets. Jonathan Ferguson II and Marshall Henderson added nine and seven points respectively. The Cage Scope All-Stars were led by All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Jaryd Crum with eight points. Dustin Day and Troy Ford added seven and six points respectively.
This camp gives
out several awards over the week session. The awards for the Junior
Division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Guard |
Marshall Henderson |
Bowie |
TX |
|
Free Throw Champ – F/C |
Justin Porter |
Warfield M.S. |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ: – Guard |
Marshall Henderson |
Bowie |
TX |
|
Hot Shot Champ: – F/C |
Justin Porter |
Warfield M.S. |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Guard |
Jonathan Thomas |
New Orleans Prince of Peace |
LA |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – F/C |
Chris Temple |
Maysville Mason Co. |
KY |
|
Most Improved |
Dale Gunner |
Blissfield Community |
MI |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Elton Green III |
San Antonio Stevenson M.S. |
TX |
|
Best Passer |
Thomas Ritter |
Nashville Father Ryan |
TN |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Philip Davis |
Nashville Father Ryan |
TN |
|
Best Rebounder |
Carter Marchbank |
DeRidder |
LA |
|
Best Hustler |
Joshua Morelock |
Cincinnati Sycamore |
OH |
|
Best Station Worker |
Alex Huey |
Princeton Comm. M.S. |
IN |
|
Tournament MVP |
Jake Greene |
DeRidder |
LA |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
James David Strange |
Pineville M.S. |
KY |
|
League MVP |
Ethan Faulkner |
Sandy Hook Elliott Co. M.S. |
KY |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Evan Faulkner |
Sandy Hook Elliott Co. M.S. |
KY |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Dustin Warren |
Pineville |
KY |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
Jaryd Crum |
Inez Sheldon Clark |
KY |
Junior Division Summary
There was a lot of talent in the Junior Division this year and several of
these players seem destined for future stardom. Elliott County, KY had four players selected to the All-Star
game: Ethan Faulkner, Evan Faulkner, John Morgan, and Jonathan
Ferguson II. Pineville had
three All-Star selections in Dustin Day, James David Strange, and
Dustin Warren. Eric
Bonanni and Jeff Jefferson of California are becoming veterans of
this camp and continue to improve and impress. Watch out for Juwan Moody—this Michigan native is an
excellent floor leader who can motor in the open court. Carter Marchbank is a tough
inside post player from DeRidder, LA who cleans the glass. Dustin Day is a rapidly
improving big man who finishes well.
Several players in this division impressed with their ability, court
savvy and work ethic.
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: Indiana (9-0), Arkansas (6-3), Florida (4-5), Connecticut (4-5), Arizona (4-5), Illinois (3-6), Iowa (3-6), Georgia (2-7), California (1-8), Kansas (1-8), Alabama (1-8), and Kentucky (0-9).
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: New Mexico (9-0), Oregon (8-1), Montana (8-1), North Carolina (7-2), Missouri (7-2), Mississippi (7-2), Minnesota (6-3), Maryland (5-4), Michigan (4-5), Ohio (4-5), South Carolina (3-6), and Nevada (2-7).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: New Mexico defeated Indiana, Iowa defeated Nevada, Montana defeated Kansas, Kentucky defeated Missouri, South Carolina defeated Alabama, Oregon defeated Arizona, Arkansas defeated Ohio, North Carolina defeated California, Connecticut defeated Mississippi, Florida defeated Minnesota, Georgia defeated Michigan, and Illinois defeated Maryland. Second round winners were New Mexico over Iowa, Montana over Kentucky, Oregon over South Carolina, Arkansas over North Carolina, Connecticut over Florida, and Illinois over Georgia. Third round winners were New Mexico over Montana, Oregon over Arkansas, and Connecticut over Illinois. Oregon defeated New Mexico in one semifinal while Connecticut advanced to the championship game via a bye.
Oregon claimed the championship with a 68-47 victory over Connecticut. 5-11 Sr. Chartrael Hall from Louisville Manual, KY was named tourney MVP from the victorious Oregon squad. Runner-up tourney MVP from the Connecticut squad was 5-10 Sr. Romell Salone from Cincinnati Walnut Hills, OH.
The Cage
Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Camp High School Division All-Star
Game rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars
(Black Jersey) Coach Juan Byers
(Tallwood, VA)
|
Russell Edward Allen |
6-8 |
Jr. |
Paris Bourbon County |
KY |
|
Dominic Tilford |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Louisville Jeffersontown |
KY |
|
Martez Walker |
6-6 |
Fr. |
Birmingham Central Park |
AL |
|
Rodney Mitchell |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Manchester Clay Co. |
KY |
|
Matt Walls |
6-3 |
So. |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
Nathan Owen |
5-10 |
Sr. |
Hopkinsville Univ. Hts. Acad. |
KY |
|
Rudolph Evans |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Cleveland Benedictine |
OH |
|
Ricky Bodiford |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Louisville Eastern |
KY |
|
Derek Adams |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Greenville Muhlenberg North |
KY |
|
Jackson Capel |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Florence Heritage Acad. |
KY |
|
Michael Scott |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Crestwood South Oldham |
KY |
|
Josh Clemons |
6-10 |
Jr. |
Hartford Ohio Co. |
KY |
|
Leon Martin |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Memphis Sheffield |
TN |
|
Clinton Reisz |
6-11 |
Sr. |
Hartford Ohio Co. |
KY |
|
Jonathan Matthews |
5-10 |
Sr. |
Daytona Beach Atlantic |
FL |
|
Alternate: |
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|
Ronnie Robinson |
6-4 |
Jr. |
Memphis Whitehaven |
TN |
High Potential All-Stars (Gray Jersey) Coach Thomas Brown (Patton Meadow
Heights, MO)
|
Jared Carter |
7-1 |
Sr. |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
Kyle Benge |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Plymouth |
IN |
|
Aaron Cash |
5-11 |
Sr. |
Mt. Vernon Rockcastle Co. |
KY |
|
Clint Austin |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Chillicothe |
OH |
|
James Thomas |
6-3 |
Jr. |
Newport |
KY |
|
Joey Verax |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Falmouth Pendleton Co. |
KY |
|
Bryan Turnage |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Lexington Henry Clay |
KY |
|
Clarence Smith |
6-5 |
Jr. |
Nashville Martin Luther King |
TN |
|
Dustin Fox |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Lexington Dunbar |
KY |
|
Jordan Campbell |
6-4 |
Jr. |
Indianapolis North Central |
IN |
|
Jay Ivey |
6-8 |
Jr. |
Owensboro Catholic |
KY |
|
Martino Washington |
5-10 |
Sr. |
Lexington Bryan Station |
KY |
|
Aaron Dunaway |
6-3 |
Jr. |
Lexington Henry Clay |
KY |
|
Dallas Green |
6-6 |
Jr. |
Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter |
IN |
|
Timothy Sellers |
6-7 |
Jr. |
Louisville Waggener |
KY |
|
Alternate: |
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|
Darnell Durham |
5-11 |
Sr. |
Osan City American |
Korea |
The Cage Scope All-Stars defeated the High Potential All-Stars 98-94 in a high-scoring, entertaining affair. The victors were led by All-Star Game MVP Nathan Owen with 19 points. Rudolph Evans and Josh Clemons added 12 and nine points respectively. The All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Kyle Benge led the High Potential All-Stars with 14 points. Aaron Cash and Dustin Fox added 13 and 10 points respectively.
This camp
gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
T.J. Wreyford |
Sheridan |
AR |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Kyle Benge |
Plymouth |
IN |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Sean Flohr |
Glenwood Springs |
CO |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Joe Siler |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Kyle Benge |
Plymouth |
IN |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Ryan Simonson |
Wyoming Kelloggsville |
MI |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Geoff Scheetz |
Plymouth |
IN |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Kyle Benge |
Plymouth |
IN |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Timothy Sellers |
Louisville Waggener |
KY |
|
Slam Dunk Champion |
Tory Robertson |
Frankfort |
KY |
|
Most Improved |
Cam Carden |
Marietta Osborne |
GA |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Joe Siler |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
Best Passer |
Eric Carpenter |
Louisville Christian Academy |
KY |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Dominic Tilford |
Louisville Jeffersontown |
KY |
|
Best Rebounder |
Jared Carter |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
Best Hustler |
Zach Hayes |
Hopkinsville |
KY |
|
Best Station Worker |
Jayce Long |
West Paducah Heath |
KY |
|
Best Underclassman |
Martez Walker |
Birmingham Central Park |
AL |
|
League MVP |
Kyle Benge |
Plymouth |
IN |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Aaron Cash |
Mt. Vernon Rockcastle Co. |
KY |
|
Tournament MVP |
Chartrael Hall |
Louisville Manual |
KY |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
Romell Salone |
Cincinnati Walnut Hills |
OH |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Nathan Owen |
Hopkinsville Univ. Hts. Acad. |
KY |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
Kyle Benge |
Plymouth |
IN |
|
Top Sleepers |
Tony Brown |
Tallahassee Florida |
FL |
|
|
Sean Flohr |
Glenwood Springs |
CO |
Session One Senior Division Summary
There was a lot of talent in this division with several players making good impressions this week. Kyle Benge, the Hoosier Hotshot from Plymouth, IN, took home a lot of hardware. He was the 6-0 to 6-3 division winner in the free throw competition, captured the same division in the hot shot contest, and completed the trifecta with another win in the 3-pt shooting contest. Benge was also named the League MVP and was the All-Star Game Runner Up MVP. Obviously Benge can shoot, but he is also a good ballhandler and possesses the ability to create his own shot.
Aaron Cash had an excellent week and Rodney Mitchell displayed some nifty moves in the paint. 6-5 Justin Patrick from Galloway Westland, OH was impressive this week and displayed a nice shooting touch. Scott County has a lot of outstanding young talent including Matt Walls and Rodney Haddix who had excellent camps. 6-6 Fr. Martez Walker from Birmingham Central Park, AL appears to have an extremely bright future. Derek Adams, a 6-5 Sr. long-range bomber from Muhlenberg North H.S., KY continues to impress.
6-5 Sr. Tory Robertson (Frankfort, KY) suffered an early ankle injury but was very impressive in the early slam dunk competition. 6-3 Jr. Aaron Dunaway, who is slated to play at Henry Clay, suffered an ankle injury but was impressive this week. Dunaway is a throwback player preferring substance over flash but make no mistake—this smooth operator can play the game.
Although it is impossible to mention every player here, there was a lot of talent on display and an excellent mix of veterans and future stars.
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: Arkansas (8-1), Florida (7-2), Georgia (7-2), Illinois (6-3), Connecticut (5-4), Arizona (5-4), Indiana (4-5), Kentucky (4-5), Iowa (4-5), California (3-6), Kansas (3-6), and Alabama (1-8).
There were twelve teams entered in the High Potential Division. They were designated Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. The standings for the week were as follows: Utah (8-1), Minnesota (8-1), Massachusetts (7-2), Maryland (6-3), Tennessee (5-4), Louisiana (4-5), Oklahoma (4-5), North Carolina (4-5), Michigan (2-7), Texas (2-7), Wisconsin (1-8), and Missouri (0-9).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: California defeated Tennessee, Alabama defeated Wisconsin, Utah defeated Arizona, Illinois defeated Louisiana, Kansas defeated Missouri, Minnesota defeated Kentucky, Oklahoma defeated Indiana, North Carolina defeated Iowa, Georgia defeated Maryland, Connecticut defeated Michigan, Massachusetts defeated Florida, and Texas defeated Arkansas. Second round winners were Alabama over California, Utah advanced via a bye, Illinois over Kansas, Minnesota advanced via a bye, Oklahoma over North Carolina, Georgia advanced via a bye, Connecticut over Massachusetts, and Texas advanced via a bye. Third round winners were Utah over Alabama, Minnesota over Oklahoma, Illinois over Georgia, and Texas over Connecticut. Minnesota defeated Utah in one semifinal while Illinois defeated Texas in the other semifinal.
Minnesota claimed the championship with an exciting 82-80 victory over Illinois. 6-2 Sr. Tyson Gross from Booneville Owsley Co., KY was named tourney MVP from the Minnesota squad. 6-4 Sr. Michael Brown from Tallahassee Lawton Chiles, FL was named Runner-up tourney MVP from the Illinois squad.
The Cage
Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Camp High School Division All-Star
Game rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars
Coach Dennis Frisco (St. Thomas Aquinas, FL)
|
Brett Miller |
6-8 |
Jr. |
Ashland Paul Blazer |
KY |
|
David White |
6-3 |
Jr. |
Uhrichsville Claymont |
OH |
|
Steven Sexton |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Monticello Wayne Co. |
KY |
|
Kyle Ritter |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Columbus St. Charles Prep. |
OH |
|
C.J. Willis |
5-10 |
Sr. |
Louisville Seneca |
KY |
|
Cameron Thoroughman |
6-6 |
Jr. |
Portsmouth Clay |
OH |
|
Blake Hubbs |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Harlan Cawood |
KY |
|
Jordan Newby |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Louisville Ballard |
KY |
|
Derrick Endicott |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Louisa Lawrence Co. |
KY |
|
Travante Leftenant |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Columbus Africentric Sec. |
OH |
|
Matthew Thomas |
6-1 |
Fr. |
Ashland Blazer |
KY |
|
Nick Snow |
6-7 |
Sr. |
London Banting |
ON |
|
Matthew Karn |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Hartford Ohio Co. |
KY |
|
Terrence Stephens |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Osan City American |
Korea |
|
Nick Felter |
6-4 |
Jr. |
Sandusky St. Mary's Cen. Cath. |
OH |
High Potential All-Stars Coach Matthew Yates (Richmond
Model, KY)
|
Tyler Winkleman |
6-8 |
Sr. |
Perrysburg |
OH |
|
Keith Radcliff |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Indianapolis Ritter |
IN |
|
Michael Mobley |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Ft. Worth Fossil Ridge |
TX |
|
Jonathan Avery |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Mansfield Senior |
OH |
|
Forrest Smallwood |
6-4 |
Jr. |
Louisville Male |
KY |
|
Nick Maloy |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Lexington Christian Acad. |
KY |
|
David McFarland |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Florence Boone Co. |
KY |
|
Brandon Brown |
6-5 |
So. |
Brentwood Academy |
TN |
|
Pete Gifford |
6-1 |
Jr. |
Lexington Lafayette |
KY |
|
Olajuwon Kemp |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
|
Michael Therman |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Ann Arbor Pioneer |
MI |
|
John Roberts |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Ashland Boyd Co. |
KY |
|
Tyrie Flowers |
6-0 |
Sr. |
Taylor Kennedy |
MI |
|
Zane Gay |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Olivet |
IN |
|
Matthew Cruse |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Naples Barron Collier |
FL |
The High Potential All-Stars defeated the Cage Scope All-Stars by a score of 117-113. The victors were led by All-Star Game MVP 6-4 Zane Gay with 18 points. 6-1 Pete Gifford, 6-4 Forrest Smallwood, and 6-5 Nick Maloy added 13, 13, and 12 points respectively. 6-0 Keith Radcliff and 6-5 Jonathan Avery also reached double digits with 11 and 10 points respectively. 6-1 Steven Sexton led the High Potential All-Stars with 15 points. The All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP 6-0 Terrence Stephens and 6-3 David White added 14 points each. 6-6 Cameron Thoroughman chipped in with 11 points.
This camp
gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Mike Hart |
Perrysburg |
OH |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Mark Caraway |
Jamestown Greeneview |
OH |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Clay Lampl |
Union Ryle |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Nicholas Reaves |
Flint Northern |
MI |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Jeremy Hollier |
Merryville |
LA |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Jordan Parsons |
French Lick Springs Valley |
IN |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Daniel Neeley |
Booneville Owsley Co. |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Craig Choka |
Toledo Maumee Valley C.D. |
OH |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Trent Sanford |
Morrow Little Miami |
OH |
|
Slam Dunk Champion |
Matt Roberts |
Carrollton Carroll Co. |
KY |
|
Most Improved |
Jon Mowl |
Indianapolis Indiana School for the Deaf |
IN |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Dee Smith |
Lexington Sayre |
KY |
|
Best Passer |
Dan Bruce |
Rochester Adams |
MI |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Cordera Wright |
Taylor Truman |
MI |
|
Best Rebounder |
Brett Miller |
Ashland Paul Blazer |
KY |
|
Best Hustler |
Kyle Molz |
Kettering Fairmont |
OH |
|
Best Attitude |
Joseph Jenkins |
Kennesaw North Cobb Christian |
GA |
|
Best Station Worker |
D.J. Kelso |
Arcadia Hamilton Heights |
IN |
|
Best Underclassman |
David White |
Uhrichsville Claymont |
OH |
|
Tournament MVP |
Tyson Gross |
Booneville Owsley Co. |
KY |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
Michael Brown |
Tallahassee Lawton Chiles |
FL |
|
League MVP |
Olajuwon Kemp |
Bolivar Central |
TN |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Michael Mobley |
Ft. Worth Fossil Ridge |
TX |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Zane Gay |
Olivet |
MI |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
Terrence Stephens |
Osan City American |
Korea |
|
Top Sleepers |
Zach House |
Rock Falls |
IL |
|
|
Anthony Durr |
Columbus Beechcroft |
OH |
Session Two Senior Division Summary
6-3 Sr. Blake Hubbs (Harlan Cawood, KY) and 6-1 Sr. Steven Sexton (Monticello Wayne Co., KY) impressed observers this week with their long-range jump shots. 6-1 Jr. Pete Gifford (Lexington Lafayette, KY) displayed the ability to score points in a hurry. 6-6 Jr. Cameron Thoroughman (Portsmouth Clay, OH) displayed a well-rounded game and also possesses great range on his shot. Olajuwon Kemp, a 6-7 Sr. from Bolivar Central, TN, is an athletic shot blocker who runs the floor extremely well. 6-3 Sr. Michael Mobley from Ft. Worth Fossil Ridge, TX had an excellent week and is a quick, hard-nosed player who can shoot the ball. 6-3 Jr. David White from Uhrichsville Claymont, OH displayed a fine all-around game and should have a nice future. 6-8 Jr. Brett Miller from Ashland Paul Blazer, KY played well in the paint this week.
5-5 6th grader Anthony LaVallis from Pontiac Jefferson M.S., MI shows a lot of potential and a maturity on the court not expected at his early age. 6-5 Sr. Jonathan Avery (Mansfield Senior, OH) and Derrick Endicott, a 6-8 Sr. from Louisa Lawrence Co., KY, also had impressive camps. 6-4 Jr. Forrest Smallwood from Louisville Male, KY impressed observers with his hard work and ability to get to the rim. Dee Smith is a veteran of this camp and this 5-6 So. from Lexington Sayre, KY had a very solid week. Although Smith is only 5-6, he is deceptively strong and can score as well as dish the ball. 5-8 Sr. Matt Roberts from Carrollton Carroll Co., KY shot the ball well and used his leaping ability to capture the slam dunk title.
Although it is impossible to mention every player here, many impressed with good performances and excellent work ethics this week.
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: Connecticut (9-0), Alabama (6-3), Arkansas (6-3), California (6-3), Georgia (6-3), Iowa (6-3), Illinois (5-4), Minnesota (5-4), Indiana (4-5), Kentucky (3-6), Mississippi (3-6), Florida (2-7), Michigan (2-7), Kansas (1-8), Maryland (1-8), and Arizona (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), Wyoming (8-1), Nevada (8-1), Wisconsin (7-2), Montana (6-3), West Virginia (5-4), Virginia (5-4), Missouri (5-4), North Carolina (5-4), South Carolina (5-4), Tennessee (3-6), New Mexico (3-6), Washington (3-6), Oregon (3-6), Texas (2-7), and Ohio (2-7).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: Oregon defeated Indiana, Iowa defeated South Carolina, North Carolina defeated Kansas, Ohio defeated Kentucky, Nevada defeated Maryland, Michigan defeated New Mexico, Missouri defeated Minnesota, Mississippi defeated Montana, Utah defeated Alabama, Virginia defeated Arizona, Arkansas defeated Tennessee, California defeated Texas, Connecticut defeated Wisconsin, Wyoming defeated Florida, Washington defeated Georgia, and Illinois defeated West Virginia. Second round winners were Oregon over Iowa, North Carolina over Ohio, Nevada over Michigan, Mississippi over Missouri, Utah over Virginia, Arkansas over California, Wyoming over Connecticut, and Illinois over Washington. Third round winners were North Carolina over Oregon, Nevada over Mississippi, Arkansas over Utah, and Illinois over Wyoming. Nevada defeated North Carolina in one semifinal while Arkansas defeated Illinois in the other semifinal.
Arkansas defeated Nevada 73-62 to claim the championship. 5-10 Sr. Cody Swords from Paris Bourbon Co., KY was named tourney MVP from the Arkansas squad. 5-11 Sr. Drew McCool from Maroa Forsyth, IL was named Runner-up tourney MVP from the Nevada squad.
The Cage
Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Camp High School Division All-Star
Game rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars
Coach Kirby Overman (Forest Park, VA)
Skyler McKinley |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Carthage |
IL |
|
J'Nathan Bullock |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Flint Northern |
MI |
|
Greg Martin |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Maple Grove |
MN |
|
Trevor Gray |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Nicholasville West Jessamine |
KY |
|
Kevin McILquahm |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Cumberland |
KY |
|
Douglas Kadison |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Wilmette Loyola Academy |
IL |
|
Justin Gaines |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Cincinnati Colerain |
OH |
|
Andy Miller |
6-9 |
Sr. |
Franklin |
NC |
|
Bryantt Furman |
6-6 |
Sr. |
Morehead Rowan Co. |
KY |
|
Christian Johnson |
5-9 |
Jr. |
Madison Academy |
AL |
|
Daniel Alcorn |
6-2 |
Sr. |
Mt. Washington Bullitt East |
KY |
|
Cliff Westendorf |
6-5 |
Jr. |
Dieterich |
IL |
|
Giovanni Marchetti |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Dearborn Edsel Ford |
MI |
|
Devon Wade |
6-0 |
CF |
Monterey |
CA |
|
Tristan Williams |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Marion |
IN |
High Potential All-Stars Coach Matthew Yates (Richmond
Model, KY)
Eric Fields |
6-8 |
Sr. |
London South Laurel |
KY |
|
Jason Smiley |
5-11 |
Sr. |
Arlington Bolton |
TN |
|
Von Andrew Davis |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Springfield South |
OH |
|
Quintel Lakes |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Fort Campbell |
KY |
|
Jarrett McGriff |
6-1 |
Sr. |
San Antonio Stacy |
TX |
|
Israel Kirk |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Nashville Lighthouse Christian |
TN |
|
Tyke Cockerham |
6-1 |
Sr. |
Indianapolis Cathedral |
IN |
|
Bijon Jones |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Henderson Chester Co. |
TN |
|
Morris Smith IV |
6-2 |
Jr. |
Florissant Hazelwood Central |
MO |
|
Isaiah Moore |
6-3 |
Sr. |
Providence |
KY |
|
Jason Genova |
6-4 |
Sr. |
Chicago St. Patrick |
IL |
|
Derrio Green |
6-0 |
So. |
Lynn Haven Mosley |
FL |
|
Glenn Proffitt |
6-2 |
So. |
London South Laurel |
KY |
|
Nicholas Hatcher |
6-5 |
Sr. |
Nashville Lighthouse Christian |
TN |
|
Chris Orr |
6-7 |
Sr. |
Brentwood |
TN |
The High Potential All-Stars defeated the Cage Scope All-Stars 155-145 in a high-scoring affair. 6-1 Sr. Von Andrew Davis was named All-Star Game MVP for the victors and 6-5 Sr. J'Nathan Bullock was named All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP.
This camp
gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Bryson Phillips |
Calhoun McLean Co. |
KY |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Alex Williams |
Letcher |
KY |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Adam Simmons |
Huntington St. Joseph |
WV |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Zack Whittenburg |
Hilliard |
FL |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Jeffrey Adkins |
Louisville AIE |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Andy Clark |
Holt |
MI |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Keenan Hunter |
Nashville Lighthouse Christian |
TN |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Jay Reed |
Lubbock Trinity Christian |
TX |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Mike Rush |
Palos Hts. Shepard |
IL |
|
Slam Dunk Champion |
Von Andrew Davis |
Springfield South |
OH |
|
Most Improved |
Jeff Jefferson |
Huntington Beach Brethren Chr. |
CA |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Dennis Farler |
Hazard Cordia |
KY |
|
Best Passer |
David Nowicki |
Westfield |
IN |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Samuel Coppage |
Ringgold |
GA |
|
Best Rebounder |
Skyler McKinley |
Carthage |
IL |
|
Best Hustler |
Chris Pereira |
Winnipeg Garden City Col. |
MB |
|
Best Attitude |
Mazen Ahmadi |
Lebanon |
OH |
|
Best Station Worker |
Andre Tunstill |
Lexington Dunbar |
KY |
|
Best Underclassman |
Derrio Green |
Lynn Haven Mosley |
FL |
|
Tournament MVP |
Cody Swords |
Paris Bourbon Co. |
KY |
|
Tournament Runner Up MVP |
Drew McCool |
Maroa Forsyth |
IL |
|
League MVP |
J'Nathan Bullock |
Flint Northern |
MI |
|
League Runner Up MVP |
Justin Gaines |
Cincinnati Colerain |
OH |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Von Andrew Davis |
Springfield South |
OH |
|
All-Star Game Runner Up MVP |
J'Nathan Bullock |
Flint Northern |
MI |
|
Top Sleepers |
Keon Sauls |
Flint Carman-Ainsworth |
MI |
|
|
Austin Davis |
Flora Carroll |
IN |
Session Three Senior Division Summary
6-5 Sr. J'Nathan Bullock (Flint Northern, MI) was considered by several observers to be the “best in camp” this week. Bullock captured the League MVP award, was named to the All-Star team, and was named All-Star Game Runner Up MVP. 6-1 Sr. Von Andrew Davis (Springfield South, OH) is an active scorer who won the Slam Dunk competition, was named to the All-Star team, and captured the All-Star Game MVP trophy. 5-11 Sr. Drew McCool (Maroa Forsyth, IL) played well this week and was named the Tournament Runner Up MVP. 5-10 Sr. Cody Swords (Paris Bourbon Co., KY) displayed a solid all-around game this week and was named the Tournament MVP. 6-2 Sr. Justin Gaines (Cincinnati Colerain, OH) is an athletic wing player who was named League Runner Up MVP, and was a member of the All-Star team. 6-0 So. Derrio Green (Lynn Haven Mosley, FL) is a guard with a promising future who was named Best Underclassman and was a member of the All-Star team.
5-10 Jr. Bijon Jones (Henderson Chester Co., TN), 6-7 Sr. Israel Kirk (Nashville Lighthouse Christian, TN), 6-8 Sr. Eric Fields (London South Laurel, KY), 6-4 Sr. Quintel Lakes (Fort Campbell, KY), 6-7 Sr. Skyler McKinley (Carthage, IL), 6-9 Sr. Andy Miller (Franklin, NC), and 6-2 So. Glenn Proffitt (London South Laurel, KY) also played well this week. 6-4 Jr. Walter Allen and 6-4 So. Jordan Hammonds of London South Laurel, KY also turned in impressive performances this week. Allen is a strong inside player with some nifty moves in the paint and displayed a very solid all-around game. Hammonds can score inside or out and possesses an excellent touch on this long-range jumper. 6-6 Fr. Dustin Day (Pineville, KY) is a young, still growing post player with potential. 6-6 Sr. Bryantt Furman (Morehead Rowan Co., KY) impressed observers this week with his ability to run the floor and score.
6-4 Sr. Brett Turson (Plymouth, OH) is a strong combo player who displayed good range on his shot. 6-7 Sr. Chris Orr (Brentwood, TN) is a solid combo forward with good size. 6-6 Sr. Kevin McILquahm (Cumberland, KY) is a strong player not afraid to “bang” inside. 5-11 Sr. Jason Smiley (Arlington Bolton, TN) is a clever ballhandler with a nice outside stroke.
Although it is impossible to mention every player here, many impressed with good performances and excellent work ethics this week.
per Camp Director Rick Bolus
(All three sessions at Georgetown, KY)
| NAME | HT/CLASS | POS | TOWN-SCHOOL-STATE |
| TOP 12 | |||
| J'Nathan Bullock | 6-5/Sr | PF | Flint Northern, MI |
| Martez Walker | 6-6/Fr | WF | Birmingham Central Park, AL |
| Olajuwon Kemp | 6-7/Sr | PF | Bolivar Central, TN |
| Kyle Benge | 6-1/Sr | 2G | Plymouth, IN |
| Michael Mobley | 6-3/Sr | 2G | Ft. Worth Fossil Ridge, TX |
| Justin Gaines | 6-2/Sr | 2G | Cincinnati Colerain, OH |
| Dominic Tilford | 6-0/Sr | CG | Jeffersontown, KY |
| Aaron Cash | 5-11/Sr | PG | Mt. Vernon Rockcastle Co., KY |
| David White | 6-3/Jr | 2G | Uhricsville Claymont, OH |
| Skyler McKinley | 6-7/Sr | PF | Carthage, IL |
| Jared Carter | 7-1/Sr | C | Georgetown Scott Co., KY |
| Leon Martin | 6-7/Sr | CF | Memphis Sheffield, TN |
| TOP SLEEPER | |||
| Derek Endicott | 6-8/Sr | C | Louisa Lawrence Co., KY |
| SECOND 12 | |||
| Derek Adams | 6-5/Sr | WF | Greenville Muhlenberg North, KY |
| Jordan Campbell | 6-4/Jr | SM | Indianapolis North Central, IN |
| Brett Miller | 6-8/Jr | PF | Ashland Blazer, KY |
| Cam Thoroughman | 6-6/Jr | WF | Portsmouth Clay, OH |
| Bijon Jones | 5-10/Jr | PG | Henderson Chester Co., TN |
| Israel Kirk | 6-7/Sr | PF | Nashville Lighthouse Christian, TN |
| Glenn Proffitt | 6-2/So | PG | London South Laurel, KY |
| Derrio Green | 6-0/So | CG | Lynn Haven Mosley, FL |
| Matt Walls | 6-3/So | 2G | Georgetown Scott Co., KY |
| Matthew Thomas | 6-1/Fr | 2G | Ashland Blazer, KY |
| Christian Johnson | 5-9/Jr | PG | Madison Academy, AL |
| Quintel Lakes | 6-4/Sr | PF | Fort Campbell, KY |
| THE NEXT 25 BEST (Listed alphabetically) | |||
| Jonathan Avery | 6-5/Sr | CF | Mansfield Senior, OH |
| Josh Clemons | 6-10/Jr | C | Hartford Ohio Co., KY |
| Eric Fields | 6-8/Sr | C | London South Laurel, KY |
| Zane Gay | 6-4/Sr | SM | Olivet, MI |
| Trevor Gray | 6-2/Sr | 2G | Nicholasville West Jessamine, KY |
| Van Andrew Davis | 6-1/Sr | 2G | Springfield South, OH |
| Aaron Dunaway | 6-3/Jr | 2G | Lexington Henry Clay, KY |
| Blake Hubbs | 6-3/Sr | 2G | Harlan Cawood, KY |
| Jay Ivey | 6-8/Jr | C | Owensboro Catholic, KY |
| Travante Leftenant | 6-7/Sr | C | Columbus Africentric, OH |
| Giovanni Marchetti | 6-3/Sr | SM | Dearborn Edsel Ford, MI |
| Greg Martin | 6-3/Sr | 2G | Maple Grove, MN |
| David McFarland | 6-2/Sr | PG | Florence Boone Co., KY |
| Jerrett McGriff | 6-1/Sr | 2G | San Antonio Stacy, TX |
| Jonathan Matthews | 5-10/Sr | PG | Daytona Beach Atlantic, FL |
| Andy Miller | 6-9/Sr | C | Franklin, NC |
| Rodney Mitchell | 6-7/Sr | CF | Manchester Clay Co., KY |
| Jordan Newby | 6-2/Sr | 2G | Louisville Ballard, KY |
| Nathan Owen | 5-10/Sr | PG | Hopkinsville University Heights, KY |
| Clinton Reisz | 6-11/Sr | C | Hartford Ohio Co., KY |
| Steven Sexton | 6-1/Sr | 2G | Monticello Wayne Co., KY |
| Forrest Smallwood | 6-4/Jr | CF | Louisville Male, KY |
| Clarence Smith | 6-5/Jr | CF | Nashville M.L. King, TN |
| Morris Smith | 6-2/Jr | 2G | Florissant Hazelwood Central, MO |
| Tyler Winkleman | 6-8/Sr | C | Perrysburg, OH |
This was my sixth year attending the camp and I continue to be impressed with the involvement and work ethics of the camp directors. They have a very “hands-on” approach and observe each player’s performance at least once daily. While talent levels may vary slightly from camp to camp, the players have ample opportunity to display their abilities, and there are always some previously undiscovered gems.
The strengths of this camp should start with the aforementioned work ethics of the camp directors. 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.
For a complete report on each camp session, click on the links below:
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.