Georgetown, KY
©2008 by Ron Harrison
The 29th Annual Rick Bolus’ High Potential® "Blue-Chip" Basketball Camp® was held in Georgetown, Kentucky at Georgetown College.
The camp director for this camp is Rick Bolus, who is entering his 36th season as a basketball scout and his 29th year as an exposure basketball camp director. Rick Bolus started the Rick Bolus High Potential Basketball® Recruiting Service in 1973. He is also a consultant for several national basketball tournaments, shootouts, and All-Star games. Numerous colleges representing all levels of play subscribe to his High Potential® Basketball Recruiting Service.
Doug Huff will be a camp player analyst this year. Mr. Huff has been a national high school contributing editor for Street & Smith Magazine since 1975. Mr. Huff also serves on the board for several All-Star and All-America committees. His stories or columns have appeared in several prominent sports publications.
There are two sessions this year: June 29-July 3 and July 20-24. The first session includes a Junior division. Each session also features speakers on recruitment and academics. 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.
Some of the outstanding players who have attended Rick Bolus’ camps include Rex Chapman, Tim Couch, Richie Farmer, Travis Ford, Pat Graham, Darren Hancock, Allen Houston, Jack Ingram, Jimmy Jackson, Dan Langhi, Derek Lowe, A. J. Moye, Brad Miller, Larry O’Bannon, Jared Odle, Scott Padgett, John Pelphrey, Felton Spencer, Scott Sutton, Sean Sutton, Dejuan Wheat, and Albert White.
All games are played full-court in Alumni Gym and the 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 High Potential® “Blue-Chip” Basketball Camp is not affiliated with any other basketball camp using the name “Blue-Chip”.
There were 10 teams entered in the Junior Division. They were designated South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Texas (5-0), South Carolina (4-1), Wisconsin (4-1), Utah (4-1), Vermont (4-1), Wyoming (2-3), Tennessee (1-4), West Virginia (1-4), Washington (0-5), and Virginia (0-5). The first round tournament winners were Utah over Virginia, Vermont over Texas, South Carolina over Wisconsin, Tennessee over Washington, and West Virginia over Wyoming. The action continued with Vermont defeating Utah, South Carolina defeating Tennessee, and South Carolina defeating West Virginia. South Carolina captured the Junior Division Championship by defeating Vermont 72-61. The South Carolina tourney MVP was 5-10 Parker Cash from Glasgow, KY. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Vermont team was 5-3 Anthony Myrks-Brewer from Hodgenville, Larue County, KY.
The "Blue-Chip" Junior All-Star rosters are as follows:
White team (White Jersey) Coaches Jarrod Wills (Metcalfe County, KY) and Benny Mitchell (Jackson, TN)
|
Dylan Harris |
5-4/8th |
Metcalfe Co./Edmonton, KY |
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Mason Zuniga |
5-9/9th |
Cathedral/El Paso, TX |
|
Julius Sapico |
5-8/9th |
St. Marcellinus/Mississauga, CAN |
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Jake Handshoe |
5-8/9th |
George Rogers Clark/Winchester, KY |
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Braxton Benvenuti |
5-8/9th |
Grand Blanc/Grand Blanc, MI |
|
Hunter Nies |
5-10/8th |
Westview Middle/Morristown, TN |
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Austin Riley |
6-0/9th |
Greenwood/Bowling Green, KY |
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Benny Mitchell |
5-9/8th |
Jackson Christian/Jackson, TN |
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Robert McClain |
6-4/8th |
AB Combs/Hazard, KY |
|
Hunter Bowles |
6-5/9th |
Glasgow/Glasgow, KY |
Heather team (Heather Jersey) Coaches Duana Manns (Detroit Plymouth Educational Center, MI) and Howard Slaughter (Lexington Henry Clay, KY)
|
Anthony Myrks-Brewer |
5-3/9th |
LaRue Co./Hodgenville, KY |
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Austin Malone |
5-4/8th |
Intermediate/Shorewood, WI |
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Tanner Dutey |
5-6/8th |
Dawson-Bryant Mid./Coal Grove, OH |
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Kyle Combs |
5-9/9th |
Knox Central/Barbourville, KY |
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Demetrius Carter |
5-3/8th |
Holy Name/Henderson, KY |
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Parker Cash |
5-10/9th |
Glasgow/Glasgow, KY |
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Zach McGeorge |
6-0/9th |
Clay Co./Manchester, KY |
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Will Conley |
5-9/9th |
Greenwood/Bowling Green, KY |
|
Michael Fisher |
6-4/9th |
Hills Christian Acad./Cincinnati, OH |
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Byron Asher |
6-2/8th |
Pineville/Pineville, KY |
The “Heather” team defeated the “White” team by a score of 56-49. The “Heather” team All-Star Game MVP was 5-3 Anthony Myrks-Brewer. The “White” team All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP was 6-5 Hunter Bowles.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for the Junior Division are:
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Free Throw Champ –
Guard |
Lucas Fishman |
West View/Morristown, TN |
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Free Throw Champ –
Center or Forward |
Jordan Whitaker |
Rockcastle Co./Mt. Vernon,
KY |
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Hot Shot Champ –
Guard |
Andrew McDowell |
Monticello/Monticello, IL |
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Hot Shot Champ –
Center or Forward |
Sawyer Glick |
Central Middle/Columbus, IN |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ
– Guard |
Caleb Tanner |
Floyd Elementary/Floyd, VA |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ
– Center or Forward |
Tyler Robertson |
Russell Co. Middle/Russell
Springs, KY |
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Top Sleeper |
Jalen Peake |
West Valley Middle/Yakima,
WA |
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Most Improved |
Thomas McClain |
AB Combs/Hazard, KY |
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Best Ballhandler |
William Hill |
Worthingway/Worthington, OH |
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Best Passer |
Sam Allen-Kawa |
St. Agnes
Catholic/Louisville, KY |
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Best Defensive Player |
Jeff Witthuhn |
Greenwood/Bowling Green, KY |
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Best Rebounder |
Ignatius Lott |
Shiloh/Snellville, GA |
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Best Hustler |
Dillon Speight |
Ravenwood/Brentwood, TN |
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Best Station Worker |
Myles Adams |
Tri-North
Middle/Bloomington, IN |
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Best Attitude |
Jordan Michael |
Baker Jr. High/Fairborn, OH |
|
Best Shooter |
Braxton Nolte |
Linsly/Wheeling, WV |
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Camp MVP |
Zach McGeorge |
Clay Co./Manchester, KY |
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Camp Runner-up MVP |
Anthony Myrks-Brewer |
LaRue Co./Hodgenville, KY |
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Tournament MVP |
Parker Cash |
Glasgow/Glasgow, KY |
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Tournament Runner-Up MVP |
Anthony Myrks-Brewer |
LaRue Co./Hodgenville, KY |
|
All-Star Game MVP |
Anthony Myrks-Brewer |
LaRue Co./Hodgenville, KY |
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All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Hunter Bowles |
Glasgow/Glasgow, KY |
Junior Division Summary
There were many talented players in the Junior Division and several of these
players seem destined for future stardom. 6-0 9th grader. Zach
McGeorge (Clay County, KY) was named Junior Division Camp MVP and can score
in a variety of ways. 5-3 9th grader. Anthony Myrks-Brewer (LaRue
County, KY) won several camp awards this week: Junior Division Camp
Runner-up MVP, All-Star Game MVP, and Tournament Runner-Up MVP, and impressed
observers with his all-around game. Several players in this division
impressed with their ability, court savvy and work ethic.
There were ten teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip North Division. They were designated Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Indiana. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Colorado (8-1), Connecticut (8-1), Alabama (7-2), Indiana (6-3), Illinois (4-5), Arizona (3-6), Georgia (3-6), Arkansas (2-7), California (2-7), and Florida (1-8). The first round tournament winners were Alabama over California, Arizona over Arkansas, Colorado over Georgia, Indiana over Connecticut, and Illinois over Florida. The action continued with Arizona defeating Alabama, Colorado defeating Indiana, and Colorado defeating Illinois. Arizona captured the North Division Championship by defeating Colorado 78-72. The Arizona tourney MVP was 6-7 Jr. Ishmael Hollis from Flowery Branch, GA. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Colorado team was 6-2 Sr. Vincent Clay from Richmond Madison Central, KY.
There were ten teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip Central Division. They were designated Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Missouri. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Massachusetts (7-2), Michigan (7-2), Mississippi (6-3), Maryland (5-4), Kentucky (5-4), Kansas (4-5), Iowa (4-5), Minnesota (4-5), Louisiana (4-5), and Missouri (0-9). The first round tournament winners were Iowa over Louisiana, Kentucky over Kansas, Maryland over Minnesota, Missouri over Massachusetts, and Mississippi over Michigan. The action continued with Kentucky defeating Iowa, Maryland defeating Missouri, and Maryland defeating Mississippi. Kentucky captured the Central Division Championship by defeating Maryland 73-61. The Kentucky tourney MVP was 6-3 Sr. Brandon Rash from Mt. Sterling Montgomery County, KY. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Maryland team was 6-2 Jr. D. J. Wilson from Manchester Clay County, KY.
There were ten teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip South Division. They were designated Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. The standings reported for the week were as follows: New Mexico (8-1), Oklahoma (8-1), Ohio (8-1), North Carolina (6-3), Oregon (4-5), New York (4-5), New Jersey (3-6), Nevada (2-7), Nebraska (1-8), and Pennsylvania (1-8). The first round tournament winners were New Mexico over Nebraska, New Jersey over Nevada, Oklahoma over New York, North Carolina over Pennsylvania, and Ohio over Oregon. The action continued with New Mexico defeating New Jersey, Oklahoma defeating North Carolina, and Ohio defeating Oklahoma. Ohio captured the South Division Championship by defeating New Mexico 75-66. The Ohio tourney MVP was 5-10 Sr. Eric Mosley from Richmond New Creations, IN. The runner-up tourney MVP from the New Mexico team was 6-1 Sr. Evan Faulkner from Sandy Hook Elliott County, KY.
The "Blue-Chip" High School Division Second Top 30 All-Stars Game rosters are as follows:
White team (White Jersey) Coach Melvin Washington (Upper Marlboro P.G. Metro, MD)
|
Benjamin Mixer |
6-10/Sr |
Farragut/Knoxville, TN |
|
Jake Fahringer |
6-7/Sr |
Fairdale/Fairdale, KY |
|
Deandre Mensah |
6-4/Sr |
Todd Co. Central/Elkton, KY |
|
Brandon Schoenhoff |
6-5/Sr |
Pleasure Ridge Park/Louisville, KY |
|
Clint Henderson |
6-0/Sr |
Green Co./Greensburg, KY |
|
Anthony Harcourt |
6-3/Sr |
Rushville/Rushville, IN |
|
Travis Baggs |
6-5/Jr |
Grandview Prep/Boca Raton, FL |
|
Cody Vest |
6-6/Jr |
Owen Valley/Spencer, IN |
|
Brian Gunter |
6-4/Sr |
St. Xavier/Louisville, KY |
|
Scott McKenty |
6-0/Sr |
Marshall Co./Benton, KY |
|
Jake Odum |
6-3/Sr |
South Vigo/Terre Haute, IN |
|
Robert Hatton |
6-2/Sr |
George Rogers Clark/Winchester, KY |
|
Caleb Hardy |
6-5/Jr |
Carlisle Co./Bardwell, KY |
|
Devonte Hampton |
5-11/9th |
Melrose/Memphis, TN |
|
Mickey Lewis |
6-2/Jr |
Franklin-Simpson/Franklin, KY |
Heather team (Heather Jersey) Coach Phil Budervic (Boca Raton, FL)
|
Daniel O'Conner |
6-7/Jr |
Scott/Taylor Mill, KY |
|
Chuka Eneh |
6-7/So |
Bishop Dunne Catholic/Dallas, TX |
|
Shawnta Zachery |
6-0/Sr |
Bell Co./Pineville, KY |
|
Olumide Akinwande |
6-5/So |
Bowie/Bowie, MD |
|
Blaine Green |
6-3/Jr |
Middlesboro/Middlesboro, KY |
|
Kendale Reed |
6-1/Jr |
Clay Co./Manchester, KY |
|
Brett Graven |
5-10/Jr |
Auburn/Auburn, IL |
|
Travis Johnston |
5-10/Jr |
Grayson Co./Leitchfield, KY |
|
Barrett Meyer |
6-3/Sr |
Franklin Co./Frankfort, KY |
|
Graylind Vincent |
5-11/Sr |
DeSoto/DeSoto, TX |
|
Tyler Morgan |
6-5/Sr |
Western Brown/Mt. Orab, OH |
|
Ethan Spurlin |
6-4/Sr |
Lincoln Co./Stanford, KY |
|
Tanner Broughton |
6-0/9th |
Knox Central/Barbourville, KY |
|
Jacob Kissaw |
6/2/Sr |
Monticello/Monticello, IL |
|
Allen Clayton |
6-6/Sr |
Beth Haven Christian/Louisville, KY |
The “Heather” team defeated the “White” team by a score of 141-126. The All-Star Game MVP from the “Heather” team was 5-11 Sr. Graylind Vincent. The All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP for the “White” team was 6-5 Sr. Brandon Schoenhoff.
The "Blue-Chip" High School Division Top 30 All-Stars Game rosters are as follows:
White team (White Jersey) Coach Matthew Yates (Danville, KY)
|
Jordan Reves |
6-10/Sr |
Jeffersontown/Jeffersontown, KY |
|
Matthew Walker |
6-7/Jr |
North Gwinnett/Suwanee, GA |
|
Jonathan Thomas |
6-1/Sr |
TBA/New Orleans, LA |
|
Miles Asafo-Adjei |
6-1/Sr |
Ensworth/Nashville, TN |
|
Ian Chiles |
6-1/Jr |
Ballard/Louisville, KY |
|
Devin Bartlett |
5-9/Sr |
Dayton Christian/Miamisburg, OH |
|
Chase Cox |
6-1/Sr |
Taylor Co./Campbellsville, KY |
|
Brandon Washington |
5-9/So |
Bowie/Bowie, MD |
|
Carl Dervil |
6-4/CF |
TBA/Pompano Beach, FL |
|
Justin Jones |
6-5/Sr |
Hazard/Hazard, KY |
|
Boomer Beckley |
5-9/Jr |
Shelby Co./Shelbyville, KY |
|
Stephen Hurst |
6-2/CF |
Dyer Co./Newbern, TN |
|
Colt Barnhill |
6-6/Jr |
East Carter/Grayson, KY |
|
Robbie Stenzel |
6-4/So |
George Rogers Clark/Winchester, KY |
|
Alex Coleman |
5-9/Sr |
Eastmoor Academy/Columbus, OH |
Heather team (Heather Jersey) Coach Thomas Brown (Patton Meadow Heights, MO)
|
Darrin Williams |
6-9/CF |
(TBA)/Louisville, KY |
|
Andrew Donovan |
6-8/Sr |
Franklin Co./Frankfort, KY |
|
Chris Reaves |
6-5/Sr |
Bolivar Central/Bolivar, TN |
|
Evan Faulkner |
6-1/Sr |
Elliott Co./Sandy Hook, KY |
|
James Holley |
6-0/So |
Charles Herbert Flowers/Springdale, MD |
|
Desmond Crisp |
6-2/Sr |
Bolivar Central/Bolivar, TN |
|
Ishmael Hollis |
6-7/Jr |
Flowery Branch/Flowery Branch, GA |
|
Anthony Carr |
5-6/Sr |
Highlands Ranch/Highlands Ranch, CO |
|
Joel Sovine |
6-6/Sr |
New Haven/New Haven, IN |
|
Demetrius Jones |
6-7/Sr |
North/Columbus, IN |
|
Joshua Reid |
5-8/Sr |
Withrow/Cincinnati, OH |
|
Eric Mosley |
5-10/Sr |
New Creations/Richmond, IN |
|
Brandon Rash |
6-3/Sr |
Montgomery Co./Mt. Sterling, KY |
|
Steven Bridgeman |
6-5/So |
Lancaster/Lancaster, OH |
|
DaVaris Daniels |
6-2/So |
Vernon Hills/Vernon Hills, IL |
The “White” team defeated the “Heather” team by a score of 120-96. The victors were led by All-Star Game MVP 6-4 Carl Dervil with 18 points. Chase Cox, Brandon Washington, Miles Asafo-Adjei, Robbie Stenzel, Matthew Walker, and Colt Barnhill added 14, 13, 13, 12, 10, and 10 points respectively. The “White” team recorded 12 three point field goals, led by Chase Cox and Miles Asafo-Adjei with four and three “treys” respectively. The All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP for the “Heather” team was 5-10 Eric Mosley who scored 15 points. Darrin Williams and Brandon Rash added 12 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 |
William Talbott |
Lexington Catholic/Lexington, KY |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Storm Burchett |
Clinton Co./Albany, KY |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 & Up |
Allen Clayton |
Beth Haven Christian/Louisville, KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
Kyle Bush |
Rose Hill Christian/Ashland, KY |
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Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Langdon Barnes |
Simon Kenton/Independence, KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 & Up |
Ethan Spurlin |
Lincoln Co./Stanford, KY |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Sean Samsel |
duPont Manual/Louisville, KY |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Zack Irvine |
Burgin/Burgin, KY |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 & Up |
Neil Lanham |
Catholic/Owensboro, KY |
|
Top Sleeper |
Theo Alexander |
Sparkman/Harvest, AL |
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Slam Dunk Champ |
Cameron Clemons |
Doss/Louisville, KY |
|
Most Improved |
Casey Jackson |
South Oldham/Crestwood, KY |
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Best Attitude |
Robbie Haught |
Brecksville-Broadview/Broadview Hts., OH |
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Best Ballhandler |
Nathan Johnson |
Pleasure Ridge Park/Louisville, KY |
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Best Passer |
Kyre Phillips |
Franklin-Simpson/Franklin, KY |
|
Best Defensive Player |
William Curry |
IUS (Indiana)/Louisville, KY |
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Best Rebounder |
Jacob Teague |
Williamsburg/Williamsburg, KY |
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Best Hustler |
Sean Samsel |
duPont Manual/Louisville, KY |
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Best Station Worker |
Evin Bartlett |
Dayton Christian/Miamisburg, OH |
|
Best Underclassman |
James Holley |
Charles Herbert Flowers/Springdale, MD |
|
Best Shooter |
Zack Irvine |
Burgin/Burgin, KY |
|
Camp MVP |
Jonathan Thomas |
TBA/New Orleans, LA |
|
Camp Runner-up MVP |
Chris Reaves |
Bolivar Central/Bolivar, TN |
|
North Div. MVP |
Jordan Reves |
Jeffersontown/Jeffersontown, KY |
|
North Div. Runner-Up MVP |
Miles Asafo-Adjei |
Ensworth/Nashville, TN |
|
Central Div. MVP |
Jonathan Thomas |
TBA/New Orleans, LA |
|
Central Div. Runner-Up MVP |
Chris Reaves |
Bolivar Central/Bolivar, TN |
|
South Div. MVP |
Evan Faulkner |
Elliott Co./Sandy Hook, KY |
|
South Div. Runner-Up MVP |
James Holley |
Charles Herbert Flowers/Springdale, MD |
|
North Div. Tourney MVP |
Ishmael Hollis |
Flowery Branch/Flowery Branch, GA |
|
North Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
Vincent Clay |
Madison Central/Richmond, KY |
|
Central Div. Tourney MVP |
Brandon Rash |
Montgomery Co./Mt. Sterling, KY |
|
Central Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
D. J. Wilson |
Clay Co./Manchester, KY |
|
South Div. Tourney MVP |
Eric Mosley |
New Creations/Richmond, IN |
|
South Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
Evan Faulkner |
Elliott Co./Sandy Hook, KY |
|
Top 30 All-Star Game MVP |
Carl Dervil |
TBA/Pompano Beach, FL |
|
Top 30 All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Eric Mosley |
New Creations/Richmond, IN |
|
Second Top 30 All-Star Game MVP |
Graylind Vincent |
DeSoto/DeSoto, TX |
|
Second Top All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Brandon Schoenhoff |
Pleasure Ridge Park/Louisville, KY |
Session One Senior Division Summary
There were some talented performers in this division with several players making good impressions. 6-1 Sr. Jonathan Thomas has been a frequent performer at this camp and continues to impress with his ability. Thomas was named Camp MVP, and Central Division MVP. 6-5 Sr. Chris Reaves (Bolivar Central, TN) also had an excellent week. 6-1 Sr. Evan Faulkner (Elliott County, KY) does it all on the court and only plays at one speed--all out. 5-10 Sr. Eric Mosley (New Creations, IN) is a speedy backcourt performer with all the tools. There was also a lot of young talent in this camp including 6-4 So. Robbie Stenzel (George Rogers Clark, KY), 6-0 So. James Holley (Charles Herbert Flowers, MD), and 6-2 So. DaVaris Daniels (Vernon Hills, IL).Several players performed well at this camp at all grade levels with several likely to receive college scholarships. There was a lot of young talent in camp that could develop into excellent players. I was also impressed with the effort expended by players regardless of the score or their team record.
There were eight teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip North Division. They were designated Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, and Georgia. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Colorado (7-1), Alabama (6-2), California (4-4), Connecticut (3-5), Georgia (2-6), Florida (2-6), Arkansas (2-6), and Arizona (2-6). The first round tournament winners were Colorado over Alabama, Florida over Arkansas, Connecticut over Arizona, and Georgia over California. The action continued with Colorado defeating Florida and Connecticut defeating Georgia. Colorado captured the North Division Championship by defeating Connecticut 59-52. The Colorado tourney MVP was 5-11 Sr. Gary Williams from Elizabethtown John Hardin, KY. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Connecticut team was 6-0 Sr/ James David Strange from Pineville, KY.
There were eight teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip South Division. They were designated Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Louisiana (8-0), Kentucky (6-2), Maryland (5-4), Massachusetts (5-4), Indiana (3-5), Kansas (2-6), Iowa (2-6), and Illinois (2-6). The first round tournament winners were Kentucky over Illinois, Iowa over Maryland, Louisiana over Indiana, and Massachusetts over Kansas. The action continued with Iowa defeating Kentucky and Louisiana defeating Massachusetts. Louisiana captured the South Division Championship by defeating Iowa 77-72. The Louisiana tourney MVP was 6-3 So. Scott Schuette from Lexington Catholic, KY. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Iowa team was 6-0 Jr. Cody Brothers from French Lick Springs Valley, IN.
There were eight teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip Central Division. They were designated Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, and New Mexico. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Michigan (7-1), Mississippi (7-1), Minnesota (4-4), Nebraska (4-4), Missouri (4-4), New Jersey (3-5), New Mexico (3-5), and Nevada (2-6). The first round tournament winners were Nebraska over Michigan, Mississippi over New Jersey, Nevada over Minnesota, and Missouri over New Mexico. The action continued with Mississippi defeating Nebraska and Missouri defeating Nevada. Missouri captured the Central Division Championship by defeating Mississippi 72-71. The Missouri tourney MVP was 6-4 Sr. Derek Mosley from Stafford Mountain View, VA. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Mississippi team was 6-2 Sr. Eric Smith from Bowling Green, KY.
There were eight teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip East Division. They were designated New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Tennessee (7-1), Oklahoma (6-2), Pennsylvania (6-2), Ohio (5-3), North Carolina (4-4), New York (4-4), Oregon (3-5), and South Carolina (0-8). The first round tournament winners were Oregon over New York, Ohio over South Carolina, Pennsylvania over North Carolina, and Tennessee over Oklahoma. The action continued with Oregon defeating Ohio and Pennsylvania defeating Tennessee. Pennsylvania captured the East Division Championship by defeating Oregon 69-64. The Pennsylvania tourney MVP was 6-0 Jr. Demetrius Cowherd from Indianapolis Warren Central, IN. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Oregon team was 6-2 Sr. Robbie Franklin from Kendallville East Noble, IN.
There were eight teams entered in the High Potential/Blue-Chip West Division. They were designated Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The standings reported for the week were as follows: Vermont (8-0), Texas (8-0), Washington (7-1), Utah (4-4), Wisconsin (3-5), West Virginia (2-6), Virginia (2-6), and Wyoming (0-8). The first round tournament winners were Texas over Washington, Vermont over Wisconsin, West Virginia over Utah, and Virginia over Wyoming. The action continued with Vermont defeating Texas and Virginia defeating West Virginia. Vermont captured the West Division Championship by defeating Virginia 87-57. The Vermont tourney MVP was 6-2 Sr. Jonathan Cooper from Columbia Central, TN. The runner-up tourney MVP from the Virginia team was 6-8 Jr. A. J. Pacher from Vandalia Butler, OH.
The "Blue-Chip" High School Division Second Top 30 All-Star Game rosters are as follows:
White team (White Jersey) Coach: Michael Malpass (Luverne Crenshaw Christian Academy, AL)
|
Adam Satterfield |
6-9/Sr |
Daviess Co./Owensboro, KY |
|
Stephon Seton |
6-6/Sr |
Lutheran West/Rocky River, OH |
|
Robert White |
5-11/Sr |
Timothy Christian/Elmhurst, IL |
|
Tristan Hicks |
6-1/Jr |
Brown/Louisville, KY |
|
Charleston Sydnor |
6-3/Sr |
Russellville/Russellville, KY |
|
Tim Kochendoerfer |
6-3/Jr |
Ironton/Ironton, OH |
|
Jomari Bradshaw |
6-3/Jr |
Waggener/Louisville, KY |
|
Jerimie Murphy |
6-2/CF |
(TBA)/Campbellsville, KY |
|
Austin Nichols |
6-1/Sr |
Lansing Catholic/Lansing, MI |
|
J. C. Matthews |
6-5/Jr |
Fossil Ridge/Keller, TX |
|
Cameron Hall |
6-1/Jr |
Fairview/Ashland, KY |
|
Demetrius Cowherd |
6-0/Jr |
Warren Central/Indianapolis, IN |
|
Chris Ulis |
6-3/Jr |
Elizabethtown/Elizabethtown, KY |
|
Markus Starks |
6-6/Sr |
William A. Wirt/Gary, IN |
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Cody Banet |
6-3/Jr |
Floyd Central/Floyds Knobs, IN |
Heather team (Heather Jersey) Coach: MaKafui Dogbutse (Woodbridge Forest Park VA)
|
Mike Satterwhite |
6-8/Sr |
Western Hills/Frankfort, KY |
|
Trapper Graff |
6-8/Sr |
Trinity/Louisville, KY |
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Tony Branch |
5-11/Sr |
Male/Louisville, KY |
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Gentry Gordon |
5-10/Sr |
Central/Columbia, TN |
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Zach Miller |
5-9/So |
Glenbard East/Lombard, IL |
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Ryan Newsome |
6-1/Jr |
Yellow Springs/Yellow Springs, OH |
|
Blake Carden |
6-4/Sr |
Independence/Thompsons Station, TN |
|
Dale Tingle |
6-5/Sr |
North Oldham /Goshen, KY |
|
Travis Williams |
6-1/Sr |
Waynesville/Waynesville, OH |
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Darrell Freeman |
6-5/Jr |
Warren Central/Indianapolis, IN |
|
D. J. Ray |
6-3/Jr |
Bowling Green/Bowling Green, KY |
|
Darin Willis |
5-8/Sr |
Grosse Pointe North/Grosse Pointe Woods, MI |
|
Ryan Chatman |
5-10/Sr |
Ramsay/Birmingham, AL |
|
John Bowers |
5-11/Sr |
Riverview/Sarasota, FL |
|
Nick Smith |
6-4/Sr |
Middlesboro/Middlesboro, KY |
The “Heather” team defeated the “White” team by a score of 99-85. The “Heather” team All-Star Game MVP was 6-4 Sr. Blake Carden. The All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP for the “White” team was 6-6 Sr. Stephon Seton.
The "Blue-Chip" High School Division Top 30 All-Star Game rosters are as follows:
White team (White Jersey) Coach: Kelly Cheatham (Birmingham Ramsay, AL)
|
Brendan Connolly |
6-9/Sr |
Father Ryan/Nashville, TN |
|
A. J. Pacher |
6-8/Jr |
Vandalia Butler/Vandalia, OH |
|
Greg Johnson |
6-4/Sr |
North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
|
Kemual Bishop |
5-9/Sr |
JCM/Jackson, TN |
|
Andrew Horne |
6-5/Sr |
Grosse Pointe North/Grosse Pointe Woods, MI |
|
James David Strange |
6-0/Sr |
Pineville/Pineville, KY |
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Russell Dillard |
5-11/Sr |
Jeffersontown/Jeffersontown, KY |
|
Chris Harrison |
5-9/9th |
Trinity/Louisville, KY |
|
Marc Witcher |
6-5/Sr |
William A. Wirt/Gary, IN |
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Willie Moore |
6-6/Sr |
Bullitt East/Mt. Washington, KY |
|
Eric Smith |
6-2/Sr |
Bowling Green/Bowling Green, KY |
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Martez Boards |
6-2/Jr |
Warren Central/Bowling Green, KY |
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Bradley Tilford |
6-5/Sr |
Henry Clay/Lexington, KY |
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Anthony Hicks |
6-2/Sr |
Ramsay/Birmingham, AL |
|
Dontaviyon Fleming |
5-10/Sr |
Fremont Ross/Fremont, OH |
Heather team (Heather Jersey) Coach: Brad Newsome (Yellow Springs, OH)
|
Bo Thompson |
6-8/CF |
Union College/Barbourville, KY |
|
Nick Townsend |
6-8/Sr |
Silver Creek/Sellersburg, IN |
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Will Evans |
6-5/Jr |
Lexington Christian Acad/Lexington, KY |
|
LaDell Trotty |
6-4/Sr |
Bedford/Bedford, OH |
|
Brian Brooks |
6-3/Sr |
Destiny/Milwaukee, WI |
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Devence Hampton |
6-1/Sr |
L. W. Higgins/Marrero, LA |
|
Shelton Burruss |
5-10/Sr |
Trigg Co./Cadiz, KY |
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Matthew Harper |
6-5/Sr |
McMinn Central/Englewood, TN |
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Bradley Davis |
5-7/Sr |
Trigg Co./Cadiz, KY |
|
Chris Mofford |
6-6/Sr |
Augusta/Augusta, KY |
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Fonze Custard |
5-11/Sr |
Harrison Co./Cynthiana, KY |
|
Michael Martin |
6-8/Sr |
West Bloomfield/West Bloomfield, MI |
|
Richard Kennedy |
6-1/Jr |
Jeffersontown/Jeffersontown, KY |
|
Billy Thompson |
6-2/Sr |
North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
|
Justin Tjaden |
6-5/Sr |
Sedgwick Co./Julesburg, CO |
6-5 Sr. Matthew Harper hit a three point basket at the buzzer to give the “Heather” team a 110-109 victory over the “White” team. Harper was named All-Star Game MVP and led the victors with 18 points. Will Evans, Justin Tjaden, and Richard Kennedy added 13, 11, and 10 points respectively. 6-4 Sr. Greg Johnson was named All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP for the “White” team and scored 21 points. Chris Harrison and James David Strange each recorded 12 points on four three point baskets.
This camp gives out several awards over the week session. The awards for this division are:
|
Free Throw Champ – Under 6-0 |
Sean Arnold |
Randolph Southern/Lynn, IN |
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Free Throw Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Nathan Fox |
Bishop Hartley/Columbus, OH |
|
Free Throw Champ – 6-3 & Up |
Zach Schall |
Heath /West Paducah, KY |
|
Hot Shot Champ – Under 6-0 |
James Stamper |
Columbus North/Columbus, IN |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Cameron Arbaugh |
Lucasville Valley/Lucasville, OH |
|
Hot Shot Champ – 6-3 & Up |
A. J. Pacher |
Vandalia Butler/Vandalia, OH |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – Under 6-0 |
Dillon Greene |
Pendleton Co./Falmouth, KY |
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3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-0 to 6-3 |
Kyle Campbell |
Grosse Pointe North/Grosse Pointe Woods, MI |
|
3-Pt. Shooting Champ – 6-3 & Up |
A. J. Pacher |
Vandalia Butler/Vandalia, OH |
|
Top Sleeper |
Chad Jeffs |
Rogers/Rogers, AR |
|
Slam Dunk Champ |
Greg Johnson |
North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
|
Most Improved |
Cain McClain |
Pinkston Middle/Mountain Home, AR |
|
Best Ballhandler |
Adonis Sawyer |
Gahanna Christian/Gahanna, OH |
|
Best Passer |
Nick Spalding |
Saint Xavier/Louisville, KY |
|
Best Defensive Player |
Jeffery Jefferson |
Brethren Christian/Huntington Beach, CA |
|
Best Rebounder |
Hayden Simon |
Daviess Co./Owensboro, KY |
|
Best Hustler |
Mike Smith |
Sayre/Lexington, KY |
|
Best Station Worker |
Taiyo Robertson |
Kadena/Okinawa, Japan |
|
Best Shooter |
Gerald Saltkill |
Father Ryan/Nashville, TN |
|
Best Underclassman |
A. J. Pacher |
Vandalia Butler/Vandalia, OH |
|
Best Attitude |
Ross Miller |
Clovis Christian/Clovis, NM |
|
Camp MVP |
Greg Johnson |
North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
|
Camp Runner-up MVP |
Brendan Connolly |
Father Ryan/Nashville, TN |
|
North Division MVP |
Kemual Bishop |
JCM/Jackson, TN |
|
North Div. Runner-Up MVP |
James David Strange |
Pineville/Pineville, KY |
|
South Division MVP |
Fonze Custard |
Harrison Co./Cynthiana, KY |
|
South Div. Runner-Up MVP |
Devence Hampton |
L. W. Higgins/Marrero, LA |
|
Central Division MVP |
Will Evans |
Lexington Christian Acad/Lexington, KY |
|
Central Div. Runner-Up MVP |
Brian Brooks |
Destiny/Milwaukee, WI |
|
East Division MVP |
Bo Thompson |
Union College/Barbourville, KY |
|
East Div. Runner-Up MVP |
LaDell Trotty |
Bedford/Bedford, OH |
|
West Division MVP |
Greg Johnson |
North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
|
West Div. Runner-Up MVP |
Brendan Connolly |
Father Ryan/Nashville, TN |
|
North Div. Tourney MVP |
Gary Williams |
John Hardin/Elizabethtown, KY |
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North Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
James David Strange |
Pineville/Pineville, KY |
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South Div. Tourney MVP |
Scott Schuette |
Lexington Catholic/Lexington, KY |
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South Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
Cody Brothers |
Springs Valley/French Lick, IN |
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Central Div. Tourney MVP |
Derek Mosley |
Mountain View/Stafford, VA |
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Central Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
Eric Smith |
Bowling Green/Bowling Green, KY |
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East Div. Tourney MVP |
Demetrius Cowherd |
Warren Central/Indianapolis, IN |
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East Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
Robbie Franklin |
East Noble/Kendallville, IN |
|
West Div. Tourney MVP |
Jonathan Cooper |
Central/Columbia, TN |
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West Div. Tourney Runner-Up MVP |
A. J. Pacher |
Vandalia Butler/Vandalia, OH |
|
Top 30 All-Star Game MVP |
Matthew Harper |
McMinn Central/Englewood, TN |
|
Top 30 All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Greg Johnson |
North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
|
Second Top 30 All-Star Game MVP |
Blake Carden |
Independence/Thompsons Station, TN |
|
Second Top All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP |
Stephon Seton |
Lutheran West/Rocky River, OH |
Session Two Senior Division Summary
There were some talented players in camp this week with several making good impressions. . 6-4 Sr. Greg Johnson, an athletic high flyer from North Hardin, KY, collected several awards this week. Johnson was named to the Top 30 All-Star team, was the West Division MVP, the Camp MVP, won the Slam Dunk contest, and was named the Top 30 All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP. 6-8 Jr. A. J. Pacher from Vandalia Butler, OH was named to the Top 30 All-Star team, named the Best Underclassman, the West Division Tourney Runner-Up MVP, and won two shooting competitions (Hot Shot and Three Point) in the 6-3 and over division.
Watch out for 5-9 Fr. Chris Harrison (Louisville Trinity, KY). He was named to the Top 30 All-Star team and displayed some nifty ballhandling and nailed four three point baskets in the All-Star game.
The teams designated "Louisiana" and "Vermont" raced through the week with a perfect 11-0 records and captured their respective Division titles. Several players performed well at this camp with several likely to receive college scholarships. There was a lot of young talent in camp that could develop into excellent players. I was also impressed with effort expended by players regardless of the score or their team record.
| (June 29-July 3 and July 20-24 in Georgetown, KY) | |||
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per Camp Director Rick Bolus bolus@insightbb.com | |||
| NAME | HT/CLASS | POS | SCHOOL-TOWN-STATE |
| TOP 12 | |||
| Jonathan Thomas | 6-1/Sr | 2G | TBA/New Orleans, LA |
| Miles Asafo-Adjei | 6-1/Sr | PG | Ensworth/Nashville, TN |
| Chris Reaves | 6-5/Sr | WF | Bolivar Central/Bolivar, TN |
| Greg Johnson | 6-4/Sr | WF | North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
| Brendan Connolly | 6-9/Sr | C | Father Ryan/Nashville, TN |
| Eric Mosley | 5-10/Sr | PG | New Creations/Richmond, IN |
| A. J. Pacher | 6-8/Jr | CF | Vandalia Butler/Vandalia, OH |
| Michael Martin | 6-8/Sr | C-F | West Bloomfield/West Bloomfield, MI |
| DaVaris Daniels | 6-2/So | 2G | Vernon Hills/Vernon Hills, IL |
| Marc Witcher | 6-5/Sr | CF | William A. Wirt/Gary, IN |
| Matthew Walker | 6-7/Jr | C-F | North Gwinnett/Suwanee, GA |
| Matthew Harper | 6-5/Sr | WF | McMinn Central/Englewood, TN |
| TOP SLEEPER | |||
| Trapper Graff | 6-8/Sr | C | Trinity/Louisville, KY |
| SECOND 12 | |||
| Ishmael Hollis | 6-7/Jr | C-F | Flowery Branch/Flowery Branch, GA |
| Richard Kennedy | 6-1/Jr | PG | Jeffersontown/Jeffersontown, KY |
| Jomari Bradshaw | 6-3/Jr | SM | Waggener/Louisville, KY |
| Andrew Donovan | 6-8/Sr | C-F | Franklin Co./Frankfort, KY |
| Nick Townsend | 6-8/Sr | C-F | Silver Creek/Sellersburg, IN |
| Dontaviyon Fleming | 5-10/Sr | PG | Fremont Ross/Fremont, OH |
| Ian Chiles | 6-1/Jr | CG | Ballard/Louisville, KY |
| Will Evans | 6-5/Jr | WF | Lexington Christian Acad/Lexington, KY |
| Chase Cox | 6-1/Sr | 2G | Taylor Co./Campbellsville, KY |
| Chris Harrison | 5-9/Fr | PG | Trinity/Louisville, KY |
| Robbie Stenzel | 6-4/So | WF | George Rogers Clark/Winchester, KY |
| James Holley | 6-0/So | CG | Charles Herbert Flowers/Springdale, MD |
| SECOND SLEEPER | |||
| Justin Tjaden | 6-5/Sr | CF | Sedgwick Co./Julesburg, CO |
| SECOND 25 (Listed alphabetically) | |||
| Kemual Bishop | 5-9/Sr | PG | JCM/Jackson, TN |
| Steven Bridgeman | 6-5/So | WF | Lancaster/Lancaster, OH |
| Brian Brooks | 6-3/Sr | SM | Destiny/Milwaukee, WI |
| Tanner Broughton | 6-0/Fr | PG | Knox Central/Barbourville, KY |
| Blake Carden | 6-4/Sr | SM | Independence/Thompsons Station, TN |
| Russell Dillard | 5-11/Sr | CG | Jeffersontown/Jeffersontown, KY |
| Chuka Eneh | 6-7/So | C-F | Bishop Dunne Catholic/Dallas, TX |
| Evan Faulkner | 6-1/Sr | PG | Elliott Co./Sandy Hook, KY |
| Darrell Freeman | 6-5/Jr | CF | Warren Central/Indianapolis, IN |
| Gentry Gordon | 5-10/Sr | PG | Central/Columbia, TN |
| Blaine Green | 6-3/Jr | SM | Middlesboro/Middlesboro, KY |
| Devonte Hampton | 5-11/Fr | CG | Melrose/Memphis, TN |
| Demetrius Jones | 6-7/Sr | F-C | North/Columbus, IN |
| Justin Jones | 6-5/Sr | PF | Hazard/Hazard, KY |
| Austin Nichols | 6-1/Sr | CG | Lansing Catholic/Lansing, MI |
| D. J. Ray | 6-3/Jr | SM | Bowling Green/Bowling Green, KY |
| Joshua Reid | 5-8/Sr | PG | Withrow/Cincinnati, OH |
| Jordan Reves | 6-10/Sr | C | Jeffersontown/Jeffersontown, KY |
| Adam Satterfield | 6-9/Sr | C | Daviess Co./Owensboro, KY |
| Mike Satterwhite | 6-8/Sr | C | Western Hills/Frankfort, KY |
| Joel Sovine | 6-6/Sr | CF | New Haven/New Haven, IN |
| James David Strange | 6-0/Sr | PG | Pineville/Pineville, KY |
| Billy Thompson | 6-2/Sr | 2G | North Hardin/Radcliff, KY |
| LaDell Trotty | 6-4/Sr | CF | Bedford/Bedford, OH |
| Brandon Washington | 5-9/So | PG | Bowie/Bowie, MD |
| FINAL SLEEPER | |||
| Andrew Horne | 6-5/Sr | CF | Grosse Pointe North/Grosse Pointe Woods, MI |
This was my tenth year attending the camp and I continue to
be impressed with the involvement and work ethics of the camp director.
He has a very “hands-on” approach and observes 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 director. He makes everyone feel welcome and provides 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 http://www.kyprephoops.com.