Georgetown, KY
©2005 by Ron Harrison
The 26th 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 80 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 26-30, July 10-14, and July 24-28. 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 ten teams entered in the Junior Division. They were designated Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The standings reported for the week are as follows: Oregon (4-1), Texas (4-1), South Carolina (4-1), Wisconsin (3-2), Tennessee (2-3), Virginia (2-3), Utah (2-3), West Virginia (2-3), Wyoming (1-4), and Washington (0-5). The first round tournament winners were Virginia over Texas, Utah over Tennessee, Oregon over Wisconsin, South Carolina over Washington, and West Virginia over Wyoming. The action continued with Virginia defeating Utah, Oregon defeating South Carolina, and West Virginia defeating Oregon. West Virginia captured the junior division championship with a 75-65 victory over Virginia. The West Virginia tourney MVP was 5-10 James David Strange from Pineville, KY. The runner-up tourney MVP from Virginia was 5-10 Eric Dunlap from Oldham County, KY.
The Cage Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Junior All-Star rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars (White Jersey) Coach Russell Thompson (Pineville, KY)
|
James David Strange |
5-10/Fr |
Pineville KY |
|
Nicholas Noble |
5-9/8th |
Jackson Sebastian M.S. KY |
|
Eric Dunlap |
5-10/Fr |
Buckner Oldham Co. KY |
|
Johnathan Thomas |
5-6/Fr |
New Orleans Holy Cross LA |
|
Blaine Green |
6-0/8th |
Middlesboro M.S. KY |
|
Steven Caudill |
6-2/8th |
Brownsville Edmonson Co. M.S. KY |
|
Joshua Caldwell |
6-4/Fr |
Harlan James A. Cawood KY |
|
Cody Miller |
6-4/8th |
Barbourville Knox Central KY |
|
Aaron Cosby |
6-0/8th |
Louisville Crosby M.S. KY |
|
Michael Mason |
6-3/Fr |
Buckner Oldham Co. KY |
High Potential All-Stars (Charcoal Jersey) Coach Mike Greene (DeRidder, LA)
|
Jake Greene |
5-8/Fr |
DeRidder LA |
|
Scooter Thompson |
5-6/Fr |
Lima OH |
|
Zach McElwain |
5-7/8th |
Jeffersontown KY |
|
Zachary Gibson |
5-11/Fr |
Glasgow Barren Co. KY |
|
Brandon Thompson |
5-11/Fr |
Flint Southwestern Acad. MI |
|
Jonathan King |
6-1/Fr |
Hopkinsville University Hts. Acad. KY |
|
Carter Marchbank |
6-2/Fr |
DeRidder LA |
|
Barry Spiller Jr. |
6-5/Fr |
Pleasantville NJ |
|
Perrin Jones |
6-0/Fr |
Homewood-Flossmoor IL |
|
Charlie Gonzales |
6-4/Fr |
Oakland City Wood Memorial IN |
The Cage Scope All-Stars defeated the High Potential All-Stars 37-35. The victors were led by All-Star Game MVP Cody Miller with seven points. James David Strange and Joshua Caldwell added six points each. The High Potential All-Stars were led by All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Jonathan King with nine points. Charlie Gonzales added six points.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for the Junior Division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Guard |
Braxton Knight |
Nashville Meigs Magnet M.S. |
TN |
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Free Throw Champ – F/C |
Christopher Furbee |
Bridgeport M.S. |
WV |
|
Hot Shot Champ: – Guard |
Logan Collier |
Louisville Crosby M.S. |
KY |
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Hot Shot Champ: – F/C |
Yurick Griggs |
Bolivar Central Co. M.S. |
TN |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Guard |
Kacy Clemmons |
Brownsville Edmonson Co. M.S. |
KY |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ – F/C |
Patrick Maurer |
Shelbyville Cornerstone Christian |
KY |
|
Top Sleeper |
Shawn Russell |
Lima |
OH |
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Most Improved |
Clay Kesterson |
Louisville Jefferson Co. Trad. M.S. |
KY |
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Best Ballhandler |
Justin Stevens |
Marietta Simpson M.S. |
GA |
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Best Passer |
Grant Rubble |
Buckner Oldham Co. |
KY |
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Best Defensive Player |
Cameron Hall |
Ashland Fairview |
KY |
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Best Rebounder |
Christopher Furbee |
Bridgeport M.S. |
WV |
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Best Hustler |
Sean Ballard |
Shepherdsville Bullitt Central |
KY |
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Best Station Worker |
Nick Hendrix |
Mt. Sterling Montgomery Co. |
KY |
|
Camp MVP |
Barry Spiller Jr. |
Pleasantville |
NJ |
|
Camp Runner-Up MVP |
James David Strange |
Pineville |
KY |
|
|
Johnathan Thomas |
New Orlean Holy Cross |
LA |
|
Tournament MVP |
James David Strange |
Pineville |
KY |
|
Tournament Runner-Up MVP |
Eric Dunlap |
Buckner Oldham Co. |
KY |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Cody Miller |
Barbourville Knox Central |
KY |
|
All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Jonathan King |
Hopkinsville University Hts. Acad. |
KY |
Junior Division Summary
There were several talented players in the Junior Division and many of these players seem destined for future stardom. 6-5 Fr. Barry Spiller Jr. (Pleasantville, NJ) was named Camp MVP and appears to have a very bright future. 5-10 Fr. James David Strange (Pineville, KY) was named co-Camp Runner-Up MVP as well as Tournament MVP. Strange is a heady performer with a nice three point stroke. 5-6 Fr. Johnathan Thomas (New Orleans Holy Cross LA) is an up-and-coming point guard with a good future. 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 designated Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. The standings for the week were as follows: California (8-1), Alabama (8-1), Illinois (6-3), Georgia (6-3), Connecticut (5-4), Florida (5-4), Iowa (4-5), Arizona (4-5), Indiana (3-6), Arkansas (3-6), Hawaii (2-7), and Alaska (1-8).
There were twelve teams entered in the High Potential Division. They were designated Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Ohio. The standings for the week were as follows: Michigan (9-0), Missouri (7-2), Maryland (7-2), Minnesota (7-2), North Carolina (6-3), Montana (5-4), Kansas (5-4), Kentucky (5-4), Ohio (2-7), Mississippi (1-8), Nevada (0-9), and New Mexico (0-9).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: Montana defeated Hawaii, Illinois defeated Missouri, Mississippi defeated Indiana, Minnesota defeated Iowa, Alabama defeated Ohio, North Carolina defeated Alaska, Arizona defeated New Mexico, Arkansas defeated Nevada, Michigan defeated California, Maryland defeated Connecticut, Kentucky defeated Florida, and Kansas defeated Georgia. Second round winners were Illinois over Montana, Minnesota over Mississippi, Alabama over North Carolina, Arizona over Arkansas, Maryland over Michigan, and Kentucky over Kansas. Third round winners were Minnesota over Illinois, Alabama over Arizona, and Maryland over Kentucky. Alabama defeated Minnesota and Maryland played Alabama for the championship.
Maryland defeated Alabama by a score of 83-53. 5-10 Sr. Delrico Lane from Birmingham John Carroll Catholic AL was named tourney MVP from the victorious Maryland squad. Runner-up tourney MVP from the Alabama squad was 6-3 Jr. Matt Walls from Georgetown Scott Co. KY.
The Cage Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Camp High School Division All-Star Game rosters are as follows:
Cage Scope All-Stars (White Jersey) Coach Brandon Combs (Frenchburg Menifee County, KY)
|
Matt Walls |
6-3/Jr |
Georgetown Scott County KY |
|
Shannon Williams |
6-1/Sr |
Detroit Denby Tech MI |
|
Donte Walker |
6-2/Jr |
Lake Charles St. Louis Catholic LA |
|
Bud Mackey |
6-3/So |
Georgetown Scott Co. KY |
|
Ryan Whitaker |
6-2/Jr |
Pineville Bell County KY |
|
Clarence Trent |
6-7/So |
Lacey River Ridge WA |
|
Aaron Dunaway |
6-3/Sr |
Lexington Henry Clay KY |
|
Matt Thomas |
6-2/So |
Ashland Paul G. Blazer KY |
|
Ronnie Robinson |
6-6/Sr |
Memphis Whitehaven TN |
|
Brian Staed |
6-10/Sr |
Danville Boyle Co. KY |
|
Nick Brumback |
6-5/So |
McKee Jackson Co. KY |
|
Joshua Clemons |
6-10/Sr |
Hartford Ohio Co. KY |
|
Chris Toler |
6-8/So |
Indianapolis North Central IN |
|
Rudolph Evans |
5-11/Sr |
Cleveland Benedictine OH |
|
Wes Taylor |
6-6/Sr |
Oregon Clay OH |
|
Alternate |
|
|
|
Cody Long |
6-0/Sr |
Franklin Comm. IN |
High Potential All-Stars (Charcoal Jersey) Coach Thomas Brown (Patton Meadow Heights, MO)
|
Jordan Benock |
6-2/Sr |
Brandenburg Meade Co. KY |
|
Riley Benock |
6-3/Jr |
Brandenburg Meade Co. KY |
|
Clifton J. Spiller |
6-7/Jr |
Pleasantville NJ |
|
Thomas Coleman |
6-8/Jr |
Louisville Jeffersontown KY |
|
Cameron Thoroughman |
6-7/Sr |
Portsmouth Clay OH |
|
Marcus Thomas |
6-2/Sr |
Indianapolis Warren Central IN |
|
Andrew Warren |
6-5/Sr |
Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit IN |
|
Watkins Williams |
6-4/Jr |
Tampa Oldsmore Christian FL |
|
Will Jackson |
6-6/Sr |
Madison Consolidated IN |
|
Jon-Michael Fletcher |
6-3/Sr |
Harned Breckinridge Co. KY |
|
Nick Coffey |
5-9/Sr |
Shepherdsville North Bullitt KY |
|
Ladaris Green |
6-8/Jr |
Savannah Beach GA |
|
Donald Conner |
5-9/Jr |
Austin IN |
|
Kornilous Donnell |
6-2/So |
Land O’ Lakes FL |
|
Russell Allen |
6-8/Sr |
Paris Bourbon Co. KY |
|
Alternate |
|
|
|
Delrico Lane |
5-10/Sr |
Birmingham John Carroll Catholic AL |
The High Potential All-Stars defeated the Cage Scope All-Stars 118-113. The victors were led by Will Jackson and Jon-Michael Fletcher with 14 points each. The All-Star Game MVP Clifton Spiller Jr. added 13 points and Cameron Thoroughman also chipped in with 13 points. The All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Shannon Williams led the Cage Scope All-Stars with 19 points. Matt Walls added 16 points including four three point field goals. Bud Mackey, Donte Waller, Clarence Trent, and Brian Staed added 13, 11, 10, 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 |
Bryson Phillips |
Calhoun McLean Co. |
KY |
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Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Andrew Gilman |
Farmersburg North Central |
IN |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Blake Howard |
Homewood-Flossmoor |
IL |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
D. J. Burgess |
Tallahassee Rickards |
FL |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Riley Benock |
Brandenburg Meade Co. |
KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Blake Howard |
Homewood-Flossmoor |
IL |
|
|
Cameron Hundley |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Jordan Phillips |
Calhoun McLean Co. |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Cameron Hundley |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Andrew Spradlin |
Wheelersburg |
OH |
|
Top Sleeper |
Deante Jones |
Las Vegas Valley |
NV |
|
Slam Dunk Champ |
Clarence Trent |
Lacey River Ridge |
WA |
|
Most Improved |
Brian Puls |
Alpena |
MI |
|
|
John Anstett |
Frankfort Lincoln Way East |
IL |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Jesse Hall |
Brooksville Bracken Co. |
KY |
|
Best Passer |
Nicholas Epifano |
Rocky River Lutheran West |
OH |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Derek Lewis |
Franklin Furnace Green |
OH |
|
Best Rebounder |
Will Jackson |
Madison Consolidated |
IN |
|
Best Hustler |
Michael Ford |
Hartsville Trousdale Co. |
TN |
|
Best Station Worker |
Ryan Fultz |
Knightstown |
IN |
|
Best Underclassman |
Clarence Trent |
Lacey River Ridge |
WA |
|
Camp MVP |
Cameron Thoroughman |
Portsmouth Clay |
OH |
|
Camp Runner-Up MVP |
Aaron Dunaway |
Lexington Henry Clay |
KY |
|
|
Andrew Warren |
Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit |
IN |
|
Tournament MVP |
Delrico Lane |
Birmingham John Carroll Catholic |
AL |
|
Tournament Runner-Up MVP |
Matt Walls |
Georgetown Scott Co. KY |
KY |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Clifton J. Spiller |
Pleasantville |
NJ |
|
All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Shannon Williams |
Detroit Denby Tech |
MI |
Session One Senior Division Summary
There was a lot of talent in this division with several players making good impressions this week. 6-7 Sr. Cameron Thoroughman (Portsmouth Clay OH ) was named Camp MVP and appears to have a big time future ahead. Thoroughman has unlimited range on his jump shot and has the ability to get to the rim. 6-3 Sr. Aaron Dunaway (Lexington Henry Clay KY) continues to impress with his ability to nail the long-range jumper. Dunaway is a smooth operator who prefers substance over flash. Dunaway was named co-Camp Runner-Up MVP along with the smooth shooting 6-5 Sr. Andrew Warren from Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit IN.
6-7 So. Clarence Trent from Lacey River Ridge WA was named Best Underclassman as well as winning the slam dunk contest. 6-3 Jr. Matt Walls and 6-3 So. Bud Mackey, both from Georgetown Scott Co. KY, were very impressive this week and combined with some other outstanding young talent should make Scott County one of the top teams in Kentucky. 6-10 Sr. Josh Clemons (Hartford Ohio Co. KY) and 6-10 Sr. Brian Staed (Danville Boyle Co. KY) also performed well this week.
This was an excellent week for talent at the camp with a lot of college potential on the floor and several players likely to receive D-1 scholarships. There was also a lot of young talent in camp that could develop into special players. I was also impressed with the effort expended by players regardless of the score or their team record.
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: Mississippi (9-0), Connecticut (8-1), Iowa (8-1), Alabama (8-1), Arkansas (8-1), Michigan (7-2), California (6-3), Florida (6-3), Maryland (5-4), Minnesota (5-4), Kansas (3-6), Illinois (3-6), Georgia (3-6), Kentucky (3-6), Arizona (3-6), and Indiana (1-8).
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: Ohio (7-2), Washington (7-2), Oregon (6-3), North Carolina (4-5), Texas (4-5), Wisconsin (4-5), Wyoming (4-5), Missouri (4-5), Tennessee (3-6), Virginia (3-6), West Virginia (3-6), Montana (3-6), South Carolina (2-7), New Mexico (2-7), and Utah (1-8) . The Nevada record was unavailable.
The first round tournament winners were as follows: Oregon defeated Indiana, Iowa defeated South Carolina, North Carolina defeated Kansas, Ohio defeated Kentucky, Maryland defeated Nevada, Michigan defeated New Mexico, Missouri defeated Minnesota, Mississippi defeated Montana, Alabama defeated Utah, Arizona defeated Virginia, Arkansas defeated Tennessee, Texas defeated California, Connecticut defeated Wisconsin, Wyoming defeated Florida, Washington defeated Georgia, and West Virginia defeated Illinois. Second round winners were Oregon over Iowa, North Carolina over Ohio, Michigan over Maryland, Missouri over Mississippi, Alabama over Arizona, Arkansas over Texas, Wyoming over Connecticut, and Washington over West Virginia. Third round winners were Oregon over North Carolina, Michigan over Missouri, Alabama over Arkansas, and Wyoming over Washington. Oregon defeated Michigan in one semifinal, while and Alabama defeated Wyoming in the other semifinal.
Alabama claimed the championship with a 76-64 victory over Oregon. 5-11 So. Arrez Henderson from Covington Holmes KY was named tournament MVP from the victorious Alabama squad. Runner-up tourney MVP from the Oregon squad was 6-0 Jr. Kendall Burrage from East Moline United Twp IL.
The Cage Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Camp High School Division All-Star Game rosters are as follows:
Cage
Scope All-Stars (White Jersey)
Coaches Sean Vandevander (Cincinnati Christian University, OH) and Stephon
Harris (Lexington Bryan Station, KY)
|
Jaron Jones |
6-5/Jr |
Lexington Bryan Station KY |
|
Justin Jones |
6-5/Sr |
Lexington Bryan Station KY |
|
Schaune Johny Hannibal |
6-5/CF |
St. Maarteen Academy (Netherlands Antilles) |
|
Pete Gifford |
6-1/Sr |
Lexington Lafayette KY |
|
Marg Murden |
6-0/Sr |
Middleton TN |
|
Charles Keene |
6-3/Sr |
Frankfort Western Hills KY |
|
Eric Parker |
6-2/Sr |
Brownstown Central IN |
|
Joe Marzullo |
6-3/Sr |
Lower Burrell Burrell PA |
|
Deion Jalloh |
6-0/Sr |
Oneida Oneida Baptist KY |
|
Duran Jefferson |
6-1/Jr |
Covington Holmes KY |
|
Heath Armstrong |
6-2/Sr |
Fayette Gorham OH |
|
Eddie Vanderwerff |
6-5/Sr |
West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman FL |
|
Ameer Hughes |
5-11/Jr |
Detroit Western International MI |
|
Jordan Lee |
6-6/So |
Georgetown Scott Co. KY |
|
Michael Patton |
6-5/Sr |
Gary West Side IN |
|
Aaron Garrett |
6-8/Sr |
Franklin NC |
|
Alternate |
|
|
|
Joshua Jarboe |
6-2/Jr |
Shepherdsville Bullitt Central KY |
High
Potential All-Stars (Charcoal
Jersey)
Coaches Matthew Yates (Union College, KY) and Lewis Hanson (Winchester Clark
County, KY)
|
Daren Chandler |
6-6/Jr |
Chattanooga Tyner Acad. TN |
|
Gerald Brooks |
6-3/Sr |
Pittsburgh Schenley PA |
|
Dustin Miller |
5-11/Sr |
Marshall MI |
|
Todd Atcher |
6-1/Sr |
Elizabethtown KY |
|
Dominic King |
6-0/Jr |
Charleston Catholic WV |
|
Vincent Barnes |
6-5/Jr |
Memphis FACS TN |
|
Gregory Rice |
6-3/Jr |
Covington Holmes KY |
|
Rodney Haddix |
6-3/Jr |
Georgetown Scott Co. KY |
|
Kendall Burrage |
6-0/Jr |
East Moline United Twp. IL |
|
Christopher Williams |
6-6/Sr |
Versailles Woodford Co. KY |
|
Tyree Glass |
6-6/Sr |
Ft. Wayne Wayne IN |
|
Brandon Moon |
6-0/Sr |
Chattanooga Red Bank TN |
|
Kevin Allen |
5-11/Sr |
Goshen North Oldham KY |
|
Nathan Hyde |
6-2/Jr |
Findlay Liberty Benton OH |
|
Stefan Woods |
6-3/Jr |
Detroit Renaissance MI |
|
Alternate |
|
|
|
Eli Weiner |
6-0/Sr |
Berkley MI |
The High Potential All-Stars defeated the Cage Scope All-Stars 127-124. Christopher Williams paced the victors with 14 points. Dominic King added 11 points and All-Star Game MVP Vincent Barnes tallied 10 points. Darren Chandler and Kendall Burrage also chipped in with 10 points each. The All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Ameer Hughes led the Cage Scope All-Stars with 18 points including three three point baskets. Duran Jefferson and Deion Jalloh added 13 and 12 points respectively. Jaron Jones and Michael Patton added 11 points each.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Arrez Henderson |
Covington Holmes |
KY |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Geoffrey Sorrell |
Morehead Rowan Co. |
KY |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Daren Chandler |
Chattanooga Tyner Acad. |
TN |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Keith Dean |
Merrillville |
IN |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Joe Marzullo |
Lower Burrell Burrell |
PA |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Christopher Williams |
Versailles Woodford Co. |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Josh Miller |
Wentzville Holt |
MO |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Nicholas Lopez |
Louisville Southern |
KY |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Gerald Brooks |
Pittsburgh Schenley |
PA |
|
Top Sleepers |
Richard Smith |
Marion |
IN |
|
|
Kasey Bodenbender |
Liberty Center |
OH |
|
Slam Dunk Champ |
Josh Booker |
Memphis FACS |
TN |
|
Most Improved |
Cameron Hundley |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Christian Conroy |
Grosse Pointe Farms South |
MI |
|
Best Passer |
Michael Ameling |
Oregon Cardinal Stritch |
OH |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Adrian Whelan |
Brandenburg Meade Co. |
KY |
|
Best Rebounder |
Jason Buckner |
Littleton Dakota Ridge |
CO |
|
Best Hustler |
Ryan St. Blancard |
Florence Heritage Academy |
KY |
|
Best Station Worker |
Daniel Neeley |
Booneville Owsley Co. |
KY |
|
Best Underclassman |
Rodney Haddix |
Georgetown Scott Co. |
KY |
|
Camp MVP |
Tyree Glass |
Ft. Wayne Wayne |
IN |
|
Camp Runner-Up MVP |
Michael Patton |
Gary West Side |
IN |
|
Tournament MVP |
Arrez Henderson |
Covington Holmes |
KY |
|
Tournament Runner-Up MVP |
Kendall Burrage |
East Moline United Twp. |
IL |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Vincent Barnes |
Memphis FACS |
TN |
|
All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Ameer Hughes |
Detroit Western International |
MI |
Session Two Senior Division Summary
There was an impressive array of talent on display at this session with several players making good impressions this week. 6-6 Sr. Tyree Glass from the Ft. Wayne, IN was named Camp MVP and possesses the entire package. 6-5 Sr. Michael Patton (Gary West Side IN) was named Camp Runner-Up MVP and 6-3 Jr. Rodney Haddix (Georgetown Scott Co. KY) was named Best Underclassman.
The award winners and All-Stars were very deserving of their honors, but there were several other players who also had excellent camps. There are too many to mention them all here, but some I noted include 6-3 Sr. Cory Britt (Harrison Co. KY), an excellent athlete who takes the ball to the basket, 6-9 So. Taylor Young (Cleveland VASJ OH) is raw at this stage but has great size and a lot of potential. 5-11 Sr. Ryan Johnson (South Floyd, KY) is an excellent shooter and penetrator. 6-2 Jr. Trae Cunningham (Lexington Sayre KY) has a nice three point stroke and is steadily improving in other phases of the game. 6-0 Sr. Jesse Thompson (Georgetown Scott Co. KY) played well this week and is a solid lead guard who understands the game. 6-2 Jr. Nathan Edmondson (Covington Holmes KY) is an active shooter with the ability to get to the rim.
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: Georgia (9-0), Maryland (9-0), Mississippi (8-1), Kansas (7-2), Illinois (7-2), Michigan (6-3), Alabama (6-3), Minnesota (6-3), Iowa (6-3), Connecticut (5-4), Florida (5-4), Arizona (5-4), California (5-4), Arkansas (4-5), Kentucky (2-7), and Indiana (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: Virginia (6-3), Washington (6-3), New Mexico (6-3), Ohio (6-3), Wyoming (5-4), West Virginia (3-6), South Carolina (3-6), Oregon (3-6), Utah (3-6), Tennessee (3-6), Nevada (3-6), Texas (2-7), Wisconsin (2-7), Missouri (1-8), Montana (1-8), and North Carolina (0-9).
The first round tournament winners were as follows: Oregon defeated Indiana, Iowa defeated South Carolina, Kansas defeated North Carolina, Ohio defeated Kentucky, Maryland defeated Nevada, 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, Georgia defeated Washington, and Illinois defeated West Virginia. Second round winners were Iowa over Oregon, Ohio over Kansas, Maryland over Michigan, Mississippi over Missouri, Virginia over Utah, California over Arkansas, Wyoming over Connecticut, and Georgia over Illinois. Third round winners were Ohio over Iowa, Mississippi over Maryland, California over Virginia, and Wyoming over Georgia. Mississippi defeated Ohio in one semifinal, while and California defeated Wyoming in the other semifinal.
Mississippi claimed the championship with a 67-44 victory over California. 6-4 Jr. Zachary Craig from Morenci MI was named tournament MVP from the victorious Mississippi squad. Runner-up tourney MVP from the California squad was 5-10 Jr. Jason Almendinger from Sunbury Big Walnut OH.
The Cage Scope/High Potential "Blue-Chip" Camp High School Division All-Star Game rosters are as follows:
Cage
Scope All-Stars (White Jersey)
Coach Kirby Overman (Woodbridge Forest Park, VA)
|
Zak Harrison |
6-6/Sr |
Salina North Sevier UT |
|
Steven Kratz |
6-5/Sr |
Ludington MI |
|
Nicholas Duncheon |
6-6/Jr |
Montgomery Barr-Reeve IN |
|
Bernie Agnew |
6-0/Jr |
Columbus Africentric OH |
|
Andrew Harris |
6-5/Sr |
Nashville Glencliff TN |
|
Jeremy Kendle |
6-1/Sr |
Jeffersonville IN |
|
Garon McCarty |
6-2/Sr |
Lansing Eastern MI |
|
Tom Becker |
6-4/Jr |
Tulsa Union OK |
|
Landon Slone |
6-3/So |
Paintsville KY |
|
Cameron Wooten |
6-4/Sr |
Peru IN |
|
Shasheem James |
6-4/Sr |
Cecilia Central Hardin KY |
|
Maze Stallworth III |
6-3/Sr |
Elizabethtown John Hardin KY |
|
Kevin Moore |
6-2/Jr |
Detroit Southwestern MI |
|
Mark Meece |
6-4/Sr |
Arcadia Hamilton Heights IN |
|
Alternate |
|
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|
Johnson Denen |
6-7/Sr |
Manchester OH |
High
Potential All-Stars (Charcoal Jersey)
Coach Roger Trennepohl (Lubbock Trinity Christian TX)
|
Caleb Brown |
6-5/Jr |
Woodbridge Forest Park VA |
|
Chase Denson |
6-2/Sr |
Paducah Lone Oak KY |
|
John Smith |
6-0/Jr |
Harlan KY |
|
Nick Britt |
6-0/Jr |
Bowling Green Warren Central KY |
|
Edward Brown |
6-1/Sr |
Detroit Northern MI |
|
Jack Scalcucci |
6-1/Sr |
Batavia IL |
|
Neal Hudson |
6-4/Sr |
Hobart IN |
|
Carl Josey |
6-4/Sr |
Seymour The Kings Acad. TN |
|
Ceilin Smith |
6-4/Sr |
Columbus Independence OH |
|
Jon-Michael Fletcher |
6-4/Sr |
Harned Breckinridge Co. KY |
|
Robbie Harman |
6-0/Sr |
Traverse City Central MI |
|
Clarence Smith |
6-6/Sr |
Nashville Martin Luther King King TN |
|
Monie Hudson |
6-0/Jr |
Bowling Green Warren Central KY |
|
A.J. Trennepohl |
6-2/Sr |
Lubbock Trinity Christian TX |
|
David Goddard |
6-1/Jr |
Wichita Sunrise Christian Acad. KS |
|
Alternate |
|
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|
Bryan Ware Jr. |
6-0/Sr |
Knoxville Bearden TN |
The Cage Scope All-Stars defeated the High Potential All-Stars 118-115. Jeremy Kendle was named All-Star Game MVP for the victorious Cage Scope All-Stars. Robbie Harman was named All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP from the High Potential All-Stars squad.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Blake Keen |
Lynnville Tecumseh IN |
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Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Sean Armstrong |
Blue Springs MO |
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Free Throw Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Brad Lowe |
Pikeville Pike Co. Central KY |
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Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Gavin Chapman |
Watkinsville Westminster Christian Acad. GA |
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Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Jake Henderson |
Baton Rouge Parkview Baptist LA |
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Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Dusty Simcox |
Tallmadge OH |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
James David Strange |
Pineville KY |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
William Jones |
Manchester Clay Co. KY |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 and Up |
Clinton James Setty |
Mowrystown Whiteoak OH |
|
Top Sleepers |
Greg LeSage |
Elizabethtown John Hardin KY |
|
Slam Dunk Champ |
Horace Bond |
Gary West Side IN |
|
Most Improved |
Brian Duke |
Morganfield Union Co. KY |
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Best Ballhandler |
Ronnie Neal-McMaster |
Bixby OK |
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Best Passer |
Jeremy Sanders |
Pineville Bell Co. KY |
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Best Defensive Player |
Kenneth Goree |
Huntsville Sparkman AL |
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Best Rebounder |
Kolby Williamson |
Oakland City Wood Memorial IN |
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Best Hustler |
David Lane |
Cuyahoga Falls OH |
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Best Station Worker |
Wade Franchville |
Leopold Perry Central IN |
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Best Underclassman |
Nicholas Duncheon |
Montgomery Barr-Reeve IN |
|
Camp MVP |
Clarence Smith |
Nashville Martin Luther King King TN |
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Camp Runner-Up MVP |
Robbie Harman |
Traverse City Central MI |
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Tournament MVP |
Zachary Craig |
Morenci MI |
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Tournament Runner-Up MVP |
Jason Almendinger |
Sunbury Big Walnut OH |
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All-Star Game MVP |
Jeremy Kendle |
Jeffersonville IN |
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All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Robbie Harman |
Traverse City Central MI |
Session Three Senior Division Summary
6-6 Sr. Clarence Smith (Nashville Martin Luther King TN) was named Camp MVP and is a very athletic performer who controls the boards. 6-0 Sr. Robbie Harman (Traverse City Central MI) was named Camp Runner-Up MVP as well as All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP. 6-6 Jr. Nicholas Duncheon (Montgomery Barr-Reeve IN) was named Best Underclassman and appears to have a bright future. Jon-Michael Fletcher, a 6-4 Sr. from Breckinridge Co. KY, capped off a good summer with another impressive week and has the ability to both penetrate and score from the perimeter.
6-3 Sr. Landon Slone (Paintsville KY) came to camp with a sizeable reputation and lived up to his billing with the ability to get to the basket as well as nail the outside shot. Paintsville coach and one of the legends in the state Bill Mike Runyon has had some good ones in the past and this looks like another in a long line of Paintsville stars. 6-0 Jr. John Smith (Harlan KY) impressed with his basketball IQ and his ability to nail the outside shot. I credit camp co-director Dave Bones with one of the best lines of the summer describing Smith’s play—“common name, uncommon game”.
Some of the other campers making good impressions include 6-4 Sr. Cameron Wooten (Peru IN), 6-5 Jr. Horace Bond (Gary West Side IN), 6-5 Sr. Andrew Harris (Nashville Glencliff TN), 6-2 Sr. Garon McCarty (Lansing Eastern MI), 6-1 8th grader Darren Warren (Manassas Park Manassas Christian VA), and 6-2 Jr. Kevin Moore (Detroit Southwestern MI). There are too many to mention them all here, but several other players also turned in excellent performances this week.
per Camp Director Rick Bolus
(All three sessions at Georgetown, KY)
| NAME | HT/CLASS | POS | TOWN-SCHOOL-STATE |
| TOP 12 | |||
| Clarence Trent | 6-7/So | C-F | Lacey River Ridge, WA |
| Cam Thoroughman | 6-8/Sr | SM | Portsmouth Clay, OH |
| Aaron Dunaway | 6-3/Sr | 2G | Lexington Henry Clay, KY |
| Andrew Warren | 6-5/Sr | WF | Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit, IN |
| Rodney Haddix | 6-3/Jr | SM | Georgetown Scott Co., KY |
| Tyree Glass | 6-6/Sr | PF | Ft. Wayne Wayne, IN |
| Michael Patton | 6-7/Sr | SM | Gary West Side, IN |
| Daren Chandler | 6-6/Jr | CF | Chattanooga Tyner Academy, TN |
| Clarence Smith | 6-6/Sr | CF | Nashville Martin Luther King, TN |
| Josh Clemons | 6-10/Sr | C | Hartford Ohio Co., KY |
| Robbie Harman | 6-0/Sr | 2G | Traverse City Central, MI |
| Nicholas Duncheon | 6-6/Jr | CF | Montgomery Barr-Reeve, IN |
| TOP SLEEPER | |||
| Clifton Spiller | 6-7/Jr | CF | Pleasantville, NJ |
| SECOND 12 | |||
| Matt Walls | 6-3/Jr | 2G | Georgetown Scott Co. KY |
| Duran Jefferson | 6-1/Jr | PG | Covington Holmes, KY |
| Chris Toler | 6-8/So | C-F | Indianapolis North Central, IN |
| Bud Mackey | 6-3/So | SM | Georgetown Scott Co., KY |
| Jordan Lee | 6-6/So | C-F | Georgetown Scott Co., KY |
| Matt Thomas | 6-2/So | SM | Ashland Blazer, KY |
| Landon Slone | 6-3/So | SM | Paintsville, KY |
| Shaun Hannibal | 6-5/13 | CF | St. Marten Academy, Netherland Antilles |
| Ladaris Green | 6-8/Jr | C-F | Savannah Beach, GA |
| Cameron Wooten | 6-4/Sr | SM | Peru, IN |
| Chris Williams | 6-6/Sr | WF | Versailles Woodford Co., KY |
| Andrew Harris | 6-5/Sr | PF | Nashville Glencliff, TN |
| THE NEXT 25 BEST (Listed alphabetically) | |||
| Kevin Allen | 5-11/Sr | CG | Goshen North Oldham, KY |
| Vincent Barnes | 6-5/Jr | CF | Memphis FACS, TN |
| Riley Benock | 6-3/Jr | 2G | Brandenburg Meade Co., KY |
| Nick Britt | 6-0/Jr | CG | Bowling Green Warren Central, KY |
| Gerald Brooks | 6-3/Sr | SM | Pittsburgh Schenley, PA |
| Edward Brown | 6-1/Sr | PG | Detroit Northern, MI |
| Kendall Burrage | 6-0/Jr | CG | East Moline United Township, IL |
| Thomas Coleman | 6-8/Jr | C | Jeffersontown, KY |
| John-Michael Fletcher | 6-4/Sr | SM | Harned Breckinridge Co., KY |
| Aaron Garrett | 6-8/Sr | C | Franklin, NC |
| Pete Gifford | 6-1/Sr | PG | Lexington Lafayette, KY |
| Ameer Hughes | 5-Il/Jr | 2G | Detroit Western International, MI |
| Shasheem James | 6-5/Sr | CF | Cecilia Central Hardin, KY |
| Deante Jones | 6-7/So | C-F | Las Vegas Valley, NV |
| Jaron Jones | 6-5/Jr | WF | Lexington Bryan Station, KY |
| Justin Jones | 6-5/Sr | WF | Lexington Bryan Station, KY |
| Charles Keene | 6-3/Sr | SM | Frankfort Western Hills, KY |
| Garon McCarty | 6-2/Sr | SM | Lansing Eastern, MI |
| Brandon Moon | 6-0/Sr | PG | Chattanooga Red Bank, TN |
| Marg Murden | 6-0/Sr | PG | Middleton, TN |
| Maze Stallworth | 6-3/Sr | WF | Elizabeth John Hardin, KY |
| Brian Staed | 6-10/Sr | C | Danville Boyle Co., KY |
| Marcus Thomas | 6-2/Sr | CG | Indianapolis Warren Central, IN |
| A.J. Trennepohl | 6-2/Sr | 2G | Lubbock Trinity Christian, TX |
| Taylor Young | 6-9/So | C | Cleveland VASJ, OH |
This was my seventh 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.
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