Topic: Basketball
Rick Bolus’ 38th Annual High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp June 25-29, 2017
Junior Blue Chip Tournament
There were six teams entered in this division designated Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The team records entering the tournament were Tennessee (7-2), New York (7-2), Nebraska (5-4), Texas (4-5), Nevada (3-6), and North Carolina (1-8).
The teams were entered in a single elimination tournament. North Carolina upset New York in overtime and Tennessee beat Texas. Nebraska defeated North Carolina in one semifinal and Tennessee defeated Texas in the other semifinal. Tennessee defeated Nebraska 82-77 to capture the championship. 5-5 Fr. Dennis Underwood Grand Blanc Grand Blanc MI was named Tournament MVP for the Tennessee team. 5-8 8th Grade Ryan Shirley Barren County Middle Glasgow KY was named Tournament Runner-Up MVP from the Nebraska team. Tennessee finished the week with a 9-2 record and the championship.