2013RB1G

Rick Bolus’ 34^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp

Tariq Muhammad – 5-8 Jr. Brooks College Prep Chicago, IL – Tariq is a “Spud Webb” type player who impressed this week, made the 2^nd All-Star team roster and captured the backcourt hot-shot competition.  Tariq is a creative passer and scorer who gives 110% and has the ability to knock down the three point shot. 

Austin Cummins – 5-10 Jr. Anderson County Lawrenceburg, KY – Austin absolutely lit it up this week and scored 50 points in one of his league games and was selected the Top Underclassman.

Oliver Stroh – 6-4 graduating senior Sunrise Christian Skovlunde Denmark – Oliver is an impressive project with a big upside.

Cameron Taylor – 6-3 Sr. Northmont Clayton, OH – Cameron impressed with his point guard skills.

Cameron Sparks – 6-0 Fr. East Carter Grayson, KY – Cameron was named Junior Division Camp MVP for the week.

2013RBMCB

16^th Annual Rick Bolus’ High Potential® Basketball Showcase Mini-Camp

Some of the major awards awarded at this camp were as follows:

Top Underclassman:  6-0 Jr. Sandra Skinner Clark County Winchester, KY

Camp Runner-Up MVP:  5-4 Sr. Chelsea Rhodes Rhodes Milwaukee, WI

Camp MVP:  6-1 Sr. Sarah Cooley Lafayette Lexington, KY

Camp Junior Division MVP:  5-9 8^th grade Caylynn Brewer Sacred Heart Middle Louisville, KY

I will add the remainder of the major awards for both divisions plus the all camp teams for both divisions when it is provided to me.

5-9 Jr. Adison Corder Southwestern Somerset KY impressed with her downtown range and uncanny accuracy from beyond the arc.  5-7 So. Aryn Sanders Signal Mountain, TN and 5-7 So. Lauren McBryar Mooresville, IN in the words of Rick Bolus “have game” and impressed this week.  6-2 Sr. Brooke Todd Paul Dunbar Lexington, KY was only able to be here the first day but impressed and continues to improve her game.  5-6 7^th grader Jewel Smalls North Western Alpharetta GA was another impressive player in the Junior Division. 

Also congratulations to former campers

Antonita Slaughter University of Louisville who started for the D-1 college national runner-ups this year and to C’iera Ricketts who was chosen MVP of the Austrian Professional League.

2013RBMCA

2013 16^th Annual Rick Bolus’ High Potential® Basketball Showcase Mini-Camp

This camp was held at Georgetown College on June 28-29, 2013.  This is a list of a few of the players who impressed early in the camp observed by the staff.

Sandra Skinner – 6-0 Jr. Clark County Winchester, KY – Size, athleticism, and potential

Adison Corder – 5-9 Jr. Southwestern Somerset, KY – Deadly 3-point shooter

Kai’Ree Howard – 5-7 Sr. Sacred Heart Cathedral San Francisco, CA – Athletic, skilled, PG

Madison Raque – 5-8 Sr. Eastern Louisville, KY – Scorer!!!

Sarah Cooley – 6-1 Sr. Lafayette Lexington, KY – Up-and-comer, inside scorer and rebounder who is developing perimeter skills

Dannika Prater – 5-8 Sr. Christian County Hopkinsville, KY – Super athlete

Brooke Todd – 6-2 Sr. Paul Dunbar Lexington, KY – “Sleeper” with D-1 potential

Lauren McBryar – 5-7 So. Mooresville Mooresville, IN – Solid and skilled performer

Maria George – 5-7 Sr. North Bullitt Shepherdsville, KY – Impressive shooting touch

Caitlin Peterson – 5-9 Sr. Muhlenberg County Greenville, KY – Good shooting touch

Kaci Currens – 5-8 So. Anderson County Lawrenceburg, KY – Good shooter with improving skills

Heidi Huffman – 5-5 Jr. Mercer County Harrodsburg, KY – Shoots the ball well and is a good ball handler

Raley Johnson – 5-7 Sr. Meade County Brandenburg, KY – Played well during this camp, good skills

Tajah Haley – 5-5 Sr. John Hardin Elizabethtown, KY – Very athletic, skilled

Zacchea Small – 5-6 Sr. John Hardin Elizabethtown, KY – Athletic and talented

Madison Faulkner – 5-9 So. Caverna Horse Cave, KY – Outstanding young player

Ciara Waggoner – 5-8 Jr. Caverna Horse Cave, KY – Good skills

Lindsey Johns – 5-10 Fr. Madison Central Richmond, KY – Young, good shooter

Virginia Scott – 5-10 Sr. Somerset Somerset, KY – Swing player with good shot, solid performer

Dasia Kilbourne – 5-7 So. Franklin County Frankfort, KY – Young, athletic, talented

Kristen Mayo – 5-6 Fr. East Carter Grayson, KY – Young with great upside

Jourdan Ledford – 5-6 Sr. Harlan Harlan, KY – Solid, seasoned performer

Samantha Fitzgerald – 5-11 So. Southwestern Somerset, KY – Talented young player who scores in a variety of ways

Darien Huff – 5-8 Jr. Elizabethtown Elizabethtown, KY – Good skills

Note:  I have not mentioned any of the junior division players and there are several talented players in both divisions that have not been mentioned at this first look – stay tuned for further blogs and info about this camp.

2013RB1F

Rick Bolus’ 34^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp

The final day of the camp is highlighted by a single elimination tournament in both divisions.

Junior Division

The team designated Tennessee finished 6-0 in regular league play and won three games in tournament play to finish 9-0 and capture the Junior Division title with a 70-55 victory over Team Missouri.  Team Tennessee defeated Team Nevada, Team Nebraska, and Team Missouri to capture the championship.  5-9 Fr. Denilson Whitmore Siegel Murfreesboro, TN, and 6-2 Fr. Ross Tichenor Ohio County Hartford, KY were named Co-Tournament MVPs for Team Tennessee.  Tichenor was also named Game MVP. 5-8 Fr. Noah Cunningham Madisonville N. Hopkins Madisonville, KY was named Tournament Runner-Up MVP for Team Missouri.

High School Division

The team designated Pennsylvania finished 9-0 in regular league play and won four games in tournament play to finish 13-0 and capture the High School Division title with a 90-68 victory over a talented but exhausted Team Georgia team.  Team Pennsylvania defeated Team Alabama, Team Oregon, Team Arkansas, and Team Georgia to capture the championship.  5-11 Sr. Jeff Larkin LaSalle Cincinnati, OH was named Tournament MVP for Team Pennsylvania.  6-4 Sr. Elliot Dadds Itchen Southampton, UK was named Tournament Runner-Up MVP for Team Georgia.

2013RB1E

Rick Bolus’ 34^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp

Some of the major awards presented during the Session #1 of this year’s camp (All Star game MVP’s already listed)

JuniorDivision

Top Ballhandler:  Cade Mitchell 5-4 8^th St. Barnabas Indianapolis IN

Top Passer:  Marcus Ashford 5-1 8^th Paris Middle Paris KY

Top Defender:  Sheldon Lewis 5-4 6^th K.C. Wright Ft. Lauderdale FL

Top Rebounder:  Chase Phillips 5-10 8^th Lincoln Co. Middle Stanford KY

Top Shooter:  Brandon Thompson 5-9 9^th Borden Borden IN

Camp MVP:  Cameron Sparks 6-0 9^th East Carter Grayson KY

Camp Runner-Up MVP:  Denilson Whitmore 5-9 9^th Siegel Murfreesboro TN

Camp Runner-Up MVP:  Arthur Crigler 5-7 9^th LaSalle Cincinnati OH

Tournament Co-MVPs:  Denilson Whitmore 5-9 9^th Siegel Murfreesboro TN and 6-2 Fr. Ross Tichenor Ohio County Hartford, KY

Tournament Runner-Up MVP:  Noah Cunningham 5-8 9^th Madisonville N. Hopkins Madisonville KY

Senior Division

Slam Dunk Champ:  Tyler Miller 6-6 Jr. Harlan County KY

Top Ballhandler:  Brent Kidwell 6-0 Jr. Collins Shelbyville KY

Top Ballhandler:  Wayne Baird 5-10 Sr. Warren Central Bowling Green KY

Top Passer:  Seth Reynolds 5-9 Sr. Ramsay Birmingham AL

Top Defender:  Oliver Stroh 6-4 CF Sunrise Christian Skovlunde Den

Top Rebounder:  Dwayne Sutton 6-4 Jr. Manual Louisville KY

Top Shooter:  Dylan James 6-4 9^th Sheldon Clark Inez KY

Top Shooter:  Ricky Dunnavan 5-11 Jr. North Bullitt Shepherdsville KY

Best Athlete:  Michael Armstead 6-3 Sr. Ft. Knox Ft. Knox KY

Best Athlete:  Terrence Bradley  6-4 Sr. Grace Christian Raleigh NC

Top Sleeper:  Chris West 6-1 Jr. Manual Louisville KY

Top Sleeper:  Semaj Ingram 6-0 Sr. Western Louisville KY

Best Blue Collar Award:  Alexander Ash 6-4 Sr. Grace Christian Raleigh NC

Top Underclassman:  Austin Cummins 5-10 Jr. Anderson County Lawrenceburg KY

Camp MVP:  Jeff Larkin 5-11 Sr. LaSalle Cincinnati OH

Camp Runner-Up MVP:  Torry Johnson 6-4 Sr. Morgan Park Chicago IL

Camp Runner-Up MVP:  Dazhonetae Bennett 6-3 Sr. Trotwood Madison Trotwood OH

Tournament MVP:  Jeff Larkin 5-11 Sr. LaSalle Cincinnati OH

Tournament Runner-Up MVP: Elliot Dadds 6-4 Sr. Itchen Southampton UK

2013RB1D

Rick Bolus’ 34^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp

All-Star games played on Wednesday June 26^th, 2013.

Junior Blue Chip Game

The Gray Team defeated the Gold Team by a score of 62-42.  The Gray team was led by Game MVP 5-5 Fr. Travis Dunnavan North Bullitt Shepherdsville, KY with 17 points including three three point baskets.  6-2 Fr. Darian Jones Lighthouse Christian Antioch, TN added 14 points including two three point baskets.  6-0 Fr. Zach Haynes South Warren Bowling Green, KY chipped in with 10 points.  5-7 Fr.  Arthur Crigler LaSalle Cincinnati, OH was named Game Runner-Up MVP and led the Gold team with 12 points including two three point baskets.

Second 20 All-Star Game

The Gold Team captured a 65-64 decision over the Gray Team on a free throw by 5-10 So. Tyler Sharpe Bullitt East Mt. Washington, KY after the final buzzer.  Sharpe was named Game MVP and scored 11 points including three three point baskets.  6-6 Sr. Tim Bickel Daviess County Owensboro, KY led the team in scoring with 12 points.  6-3 Sr. Jake Williams Graves County Mayfield, KY and 6-0 Sr. Ja’von Cotton Elizabethtown, KY added 10 and nine points respectively.  6-7 Fr. Manuel Patterson North Lawndale College Prep Chicago, IL was named Game Runner-Up MVP for the Gray Team with 14 points.  5-10 Sr. Bryce Byrd Eastern Louisville, KY led the team in scoring with 15 points.  6-1 Sr. Travis Morgan Colonel Richardson Federalsburg, MD chipped in with 13 points.

Top 20 All-Star Game

This game ended up being one of the most entertaining event in the last several years as the final minutes ended up with a dunk-a thon with several players attempting to stage the most entertaining dunk of the evening to the roars of a wildly appreciative crowd which at times wanted to join the players for some well deserved high-fives.  The Gold Team captured the decision with a 90-79 decision over the Gray Team.  There were Co-MVP’s for the Gold Team led by the hard working 6-1 Sr. Fred Sims North Lawndale College Prep Chicago, IL with 24 points and high flying crowd pleasing 6-3 Sr. Dazhonetae Bennett Trotwood Madison Trotwood, OH with 18 points.  6-5 Sr. Dominique Harding Elizabethtown, KY chipped in with 12 points and 5-11 Sr. Jeff Larkin LaSalle Cincinnati, OH recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.  6-4 Sr. Joey Skibbie was named Game Runner-Up MVP and led the Gray Team with 16 points.  6-6 Jr. King Scott Oak Hill Academy Mouth of Wilson, VA and 6-0 Jr. Jordan Buchanan South Warren Bowling Green, KY added 12 points each.  The Gray Team was not left behind on the spectacular-o-meter as they recorded their share of jaw dropping dunks.  Scott also displayed a nice outside touch with two three point baskets.

2013RB1C

Rick Bolus 34^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp

Times to remember Wednesday June 26^th, 2013

9:45 PM Awards Ceremony in Alumni Gym

10:00 PM Junior “Blue-Chip” All-Star Game in Alumni Gym

10:30 PM High School “Blue-Chip” Second 20 All-Star Game in Alumni Gym

11:15 PM High School “Blue-Chip” Top 20 All-Star Game in Alumni Gym

Georgetown College Georgetown, KY

Note: The Rick Bolus’ High Potential Blue-Chip Basketball Camp is not affiliated with any other basketball camp using the name of either High Potential or Blue-Chip

2013RB1B

Rick Bolus 34^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp

Session #1 Report #2

Additional list of players that impressed observers on Day #2.  This has been a good camp with many players not mentioned so far playing well up to this point.

Jeff Larkin – 5-11 Sr. LaSalle Cincinnati, OH – Extremely talented, considered the best PG in this session of camp

Trey Moses – 6-7 Jr. Eastern Louisville, KY – Tremendous upside for this rising talent

Trevor Jenkins – 6-7 Sr. Butler Co. Morgantown, KY – Good upside, excellent potential

Zach McDaniel – 6-6 Sr. South Warren Bowling Green, KY – Good wing shooter

Torry Johnson – Morgan Park Chicago, IL – Very athletic, good skills

Anthony Robinson – 6-3 So. Frankfort, KY – Good “bloodlines” impressive soph-to-be

Quinton Chames – 6-4 Sr. Holmes Covington, KY – Regarded as most athletic player in camp this session

Tim Bickel – 6-6 Sr. Daviess Co. Owensboro, KY – Good low post player

Rondell Green – 6-0 Sr. Warren Central Bowling Green, KY – Very athletic performer

Michael Armstead – 6-3 Sr. Ft. Knox, KY – Great shooter with range

Blake Odgers – 6-3 Sr. Loganville Christian Loganville, GA – Shooter with range

Dwayne Sutton – 6-4 Jr. Manual Louisville, KY – Another rising up-and-comer from the ‘ville

Dazhonetae Bennett – 6-3 Sr. Trotwood Madison Trotwood, OH – Athletic scorer

Jared Farris – 6-6 So. Somerset, KY – Size and potential

Cedric Daniels – 5-11 Sr. Central Louisville, KY – Quick PG gets to the rim

Trace Young – 6-6 Fr. Ohio County Hartford, KY – Young, good size, good potential

Manuel Patterson – 6-7 Fr. North Lawndale College Prep Chicago, IL – Young athletic scorer

Jordan Long – 6-3 So. Chattanooga Central Chattanooga, TN – Impressive young talent

Chaz Schneider – 6-0 Sr. Brownstown Central Brownstown, IN – Excellent 3-pt shooter

Austin Cummins – 5-10 Jr. Anderson Co. Lawrenceburg, KY – Great long range bomber, regarded as best 3-pt shooter in this session of the camp

2013RB1A

Rick Bolus’ 34^th High Potential Basketball Camp

Session #1  Report #1

I attended the first full day of action today Monday June 24^th and was given a list of players who impressed in early action.  I will add more players each day as well as a list of awards and at a later date a full camp report.  Here is a list of a few that impressed today.

Dominique Harding – 6-5 Sr. Elizabethtown, KY – Athletic combo type forward

Jordan Smith – 6-2 Sr. Dunbar Dayton,  OH – Versatile scorer, good court decisions

Jalen Hunter – 6-0 Sr. Goodpasture Christian Madison, TN – Excellent ball handler, PG with good floor vision, versatile scorer.

Sam Sergeant – 6-0 Sr. Apollo Owensboro, KY – Cerebral PG, gets the job done.

Ja’Von Cotton – 6-0 Sr. Elizabethtown, KY – Rapidly improving PG

Jarrod Evans – 6-8 Sr. Mt. Pleasant, NC – Nice shooting touch

George Ivens – 6-9 Jr. Alton,UK – Good size with potential

Chris West – 6-1 Jr. Manual Louisville, KY – Good “blood lines”, sleeper, gets to the rim at ease

Joey Skibbie – 6-4 Sr. Hume-Fogg Nashville, TN – Wing player who finishes at the rim

Frederick Moore – 6-7 Sr. Roger Bacon Cincinnati, OH – Up-and-coming big man with nice perimeter shot and skills

King Scott – 6-6 Jr. Oak Hill Academy Mouth of Wilson, VA – Good size with combo forward skills

Tyler Miller – 6-6 Jr. Harlan County Baxter, KY – Leaper won the slam dunk contest

Arthur Crigler – 5-7 Fr. LaSalle Cincinnati, OH – Playing in the Junior Division displays excellent PG skills with great court vision.

Please remember that many excellent players had not been viewed at the time of this report and additional names will be added over the next two days.