National AAU Basketball Report Louisville by Rick Bolus
Topic: Basketball

Written by Rick Bolus | 26 July 2014

Yesterday I spent the day at the National Boys AAU Tournament held in Louisville, KY.  Over 3,000 players and 294 teams participated in front of a multitude of college coaches.  The event was held at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center where games were played on16 courts held under one roof.  I focused on mostly the Class of 2015 and players who I normally would not see during the regular season.  Below were my top 20+ picks:

• Luke Kennard  6-5/Sr  Franklin, OH
• Antonio Blakeney  6-3/Sr  Orlando Oak Ridge, FL
• Kevarrius Hayes  6-8/Sr  Live Oak Suwanee, FL
• Khalea Turner 6-8/Jr  River Ridge John Curtis, LA
• Edrice Adebayo  6-8/Jr  Jacksonville Northside, NC
• Joseph Toye  6-6/Sr  LaPorte La Lumiere, IN
• Cameron Justice  6-2/Sr  Hindman Knott Co. Central, KY
• Haanif Cheatham  6-5/Sr  Pembroke Pines Charter, FL
• Kyle Ahrens  6-4/Sr  Versailles, OH
• Alex Owens  6'8/Sr  Orlando Oakridge, FL
• Seth Dugan  7-0/Sr  Otsego, MI
• Aric Holman  6-8/Sr  Owensboro, KY
• Derek Pardon  6-8/Sr  Cleveland VA-SJ, OH
• Manuel Patterson  6-8/So  Chicago North Lawndale, IL
• Jon Teske  6-11/Jr  Medina, OH
• Tyler Cook  6-8/Jr  St. Louis Chaminade, MO
• Eli Wright  6-5/Jr  Owensboro Apollo, KY
• Matthew Rafferty  6-8/Sr  Hinsdale Central, IL
• Joe Schneider  6-10/Sr  Wilbraham Wilbraham & Monson, MA
• Nolan Gerrity  6-9/Sr  Berea Midpark, OH
• Kyle Doucette  6-8/Sr Easthampton Williston Northampton, MA

The tournament continues today and will end on Monday.

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2
Topic: Basketball
Video highlights of the 2nd Session All-Star Games of the Blue Chip Camp are now on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orTYuyUbAsg&feature=youtu.be …

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2 (More Video Highlights)
Topic: Basketball

Congratulations to Dayton, OH's Asante Patterson for winning the Blue Chip dunk contest. See highlights at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaaarRq2XgM&feature=youtu.be 

Check out video highlights of Monday's games at Blue Chip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFor3ay5FxU&feature=youtu.be …

 

Check out more highlights of the 2nd Session of the Blue Chip Camp at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7NHWvu_6IA …

 

 Video highlights presented by Rick and Josh Bolus

Rick Bolus Boys Camp (Top Campers Partial List)
Topic: Basketball

2014RBTC

 

 

Blue-Chip’s Top Campers Summer 2014

 

These are players from both sessions at Georgetown as well as the mini-camp in Florida.  Only 12 are listed here but all 50 will be listed on my website at a later date including some very deserving freshmen and one eighth grader.

 

Top 12

 

Isaiah Johnson 6-3 Sr. 2G Scott County Georgetown, KY

 

Asante’ Patterson 6-4 Sr. 2G Thurgood Marshall Dayton, OH

 

Trey McBride 6-0 Jr. PG Moeller Cincinnati, OH

 

Will Parker 6-7 Sr. PF Male Louisville, KY

 

Trey Moses 6-9 Sr. C Eastern Louisville, KY

 

Tyler Yearwood 6-6 Sr. PF Fairview Cullman, AL

 

Albert Luke 6-5 Jr. PF Ramsay Birmingham, AL

 

Elijah Pughsley 6-0 Sr. 2G Lima Lima, OH

 

Zach McDaniel 6-7 Sr. WF Hargrave Military Chatham, VA

 

Jalen Hunter 6-1 CF CG TBA Madison, TN

 

Lester Gates 6-4 Jr. WF Palm Beach Lakes W Palm Beach, FL

 

Conner Hall 6-4 2G Jackson County Gainesboro, TN

 

Rick Bolus ranks all the above players as D-1 caliber.

 

Also, the top sleeper is

 

Daiquan Wyatt 6-4 So. WF Palm Beach Lakes W Palm Beach, FL

 

Wyatt is also considered D-1 caliber

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2 (Senior Division Summary)
Topic: Basketball

2014RB2UG

 

 

Senior Division Summary

There were several talented performers in this division with several players making good impressions this week.  6-4 Sr. Asante’ Patterson Thurgood Marshall Dayton, OH was named Camp MVP for this division and was also the slam dunk champ.  Patterson is an athletic, prolific scorer with a bright future.  6-6 Sr. Tyler Yearwood Fairview Cullman, AL was one of the Camp Runner-Up MVPs and is a strong forward who has plenty of “game”.  The other Camp Runner-Up MVP was 6-5 Sr. Caleb Coomes Apollo Owensboro, KY who is relentless attacking the basket.  6-0 Jr. Trey McBride Moeller Cincinnati, OH was named Top Underclassman and finishes strong at the rim and an excellent defender.  6-9 CF Rijn Hartman Pretoria Boys Pretoria, SA has excellent hands and footwork and has a big upside.  5-7 Sr. Tariq Muhammad North Chicago North Chicago, IL is a jet-quick guard and an excellent scorer.  6-4 Jr. Cameron Pruett Bradford Bradford, TN is an athletic player who can operate both inside and outside.  6-1 Sr. Jordan Buchanan South Warren Bowling Green, KY is a gifted performer who finishes at the rim.  6-2 Sr. Dirk Jordan Thornton Fractional N Calumet City, IL is a strong player and a hard worker, plays “big”.  This is just a partial list with several other players making good impressions this week. 

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2 (Junior Division Summary)
Topic: Basketball

2014RB2UC

 

 

Junior Division Summary

There were many talented players in the Junior Division and several of these players seem destined for future stardom.  6-3 Fr. Brian Gibson Pickett County Byrdstown, TN was named Camp MVP for the Junior Division and is an athletic player with much potential.  6-3 Fr. Eli Ramsey Wilson Central Lebanon, TN was named one of the Junior Division Camp Runner-Up MVPs and is a versatile performer, solid in all phases of the game.  6-3 Fr. Mickey Pearson John Hardin Elizabethtown, KY was named the other Junior Division Runner-Up MVP and is a versatile scorer who creates havoc on defense and attacks the boards.  5-10 Fr. Deonte Douglas Owensboro Owensboro, KY is an athletic slasher who can also hit the long jump shot.  6-1 8^th Grade Chase Sanders South Laurel London, KY is an outstanding wing shooter.  Several players in this division impressed with their ability, court savvy, work ethic, and talent.

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2 (Junior Division Selected Awards)
Topic: Basketball

2014RB2JDA

 

 

Rick Bolus’ 35^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp Session 2

 

Junior Division Selected Awards

 

Most Versatile Zachary Smiley 5-11 Fr. Tates Creek Lexington, KY

Top Shooter Caden Coomes 5-9 Fr. Daviess County Owensboro, KY

Camp Runner-Up MVP Mickey Pearson 6-3 Fr. John Hardin Elizabethtown, KY

Camp Runner-Up MVP Eli Ramsey 6-3 Fr. Wilson Central Lebanon, TN

Camp MVP Brian Gibson 6-3 Fr. Pickett County Byrdstown, TN

All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Deonte Douglas 5-10 Fr. Owensboro Owensboro, KY

All-Star Game MVP Seth Thomas 5-10 8^th Grade Mayfield Middle Mayfield, KY

Tournament Runner-Up MVP Reid Staggs 5-4 8^th Grade Martinsville Martinsville, IN

Tournament MVP Colby Niece-Hall 5-6 Fr. South Floyd Hi Hat, KY

 

Prephoops Note: All Junior Division award winners will be included in my camp write-up at a later date.

 

 

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2 (High school Division Selected Awards)
Topic: Basketball

2014RB2HSA

 

 

Rick Bolus’ 35^th High Potential Blue chip Basketball Camp Session 2

 

High School Division Selected Awards

 

Slam Dunk Champ Asante’ Patterson 6-4 Sr. Thurgood Marshall Dayton, OH

Top Underclassman Trey McBride 6-0 Jr. Moeller Cincinnati, OH

Camp Runner-Up MVP Tyler Yearwood 6-6 Sr. Fairview Cullman, AL

Camp Runner-Up MVP Caleb Coomes 6-5 Sr. Apollo Owensboro, KY

Camp MVP Asante’ Patterson 6-4 Sr. Thurgood Marshall Dayton, OH

2^nd All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP Fritz Schwendler 6-6 Sr. Hoban Akron, OH

2^nd All-Star Game MVP Nick Wells 6-5 Sr. Apollo Owensboro, KY

Top All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP David Nelson 6-5 CF TBA Chicago, IL

Top All-Star Game MVP JC Kinnaird 5-10 Sr. Floyd Central Floyds Knobs, IN

Tournament Runner-Up MVP Stephen Sanders 6-3 Jr. Greenwood Bowling Green, KY

Tournament MVP Caleb Coomes 6-5 Sr. Apollo Owensboro, KY

 

Prephoops Note:  All the award winners will be included in my camp write-up at a later date.

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2 (Top All-Star Game)
Topic: Basketball

2014RB2TAS

 

 

Rick Bolus 35^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp Session 2

 

Top All-Star Game High School Division July 16, 2014

 

Gray Team

 

Coach Terrence Hood Chicago, IL

 

Freddy Goins 5-11 Sr. North Marion Citra, FL

JC Kinnaird 5-10 Sr. Floyd Central Floyds Knobs, IN

David Scott 6-2 Sr. Christian Academy Louisville, KY

Tariq Muhammad 5-7 Sr. North Chicago North Chicago, IL

Trey McBride 6-0 Jr. Moeller Cincinnati, OH

Drew Trimble 6-7 Sr. Lexington Academy Lexington, KY

Caleb Coomes 6-5 Sr. Apollo Owensboro, KY

Caleb Stonecipher 6-2 Sr. McCracken County Paducah, KY

Cameron Pruett 6-4 Jr. Bradford Bradford, TN

Tyler Yearwood 6-6 Sr. Fairview Cullman, AL

 

Gold Team

 

Coach Jared Swopshire Louisville, KY

 

Jordan Buchanan 6-1 Sr. South Warren Bowling Green, KY

A.J. Tyler 6-1 Sr. Hopkinsville Hopkinsville, KY

Elijah Gonzalez 5-10 Sr. St. Benedict Prep Newark, NJ

Dirk Jordan 6-2 Sr. Thornton Fractional N Calumet City, IL

Asante’ Patterson 6-4 Sr. Thurgood Marshall Dayton, OH

Rijn Hartman 6-9 CF Pretoria Boys Pretoria, SA

Jeremiah Stewart 6-3 Sr. Julian Chicago, IL

David Nelson 6-5 CF TBA Chicago, IL

Nick Smith 6-6 Sr. Frederick Fraize Cloverport, KY

Charles Thomas 6-8 Sr. Walden Louisville, KY

 

The Gray team defeated the Gold team by a score of 64-60.  JC Kinnaird was named All-Star Game MVP for the victors and scored 11 points.  Trey McBride, Caleb Coomes, and Caleb Stonecipher each added 11 points and any of the trio could also have been given a strong consideration for MVP.  David Nelson was named All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP for the Gold team and scored 11 points.  Asante’ Patterson continued his excellent play during camp and also recorded 11 points.

Rick Bolus Boys Camp Session 2 (2nd All-Star Game)
Topic: Basketball

2014RB22AS

 

 

Rick Bolus’ 35^th High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp Session 2

 

2^nd All-Star Game High School Division July 16, 2014

 

Gray Team

 

Coach Scott Benton Union, KY

 

Peyton Akin 5-9 Jr. Bradford Bradford, TN

Bruce Wilson 6-0 So. Whitney Young Chicago, IL

Jalen Johnson 6-0 Fr. Hopkinsville Hopkinsville, KY

Trystan Collett 6-6 Jr. Leslie County Hyden, KY

Dylan Sanford 6-2 Sr. Owensboro Owensboro, KY

Connor Brock 6-2 Sr. Beechwood Ft. Mitchell, KY

Daythan Greathouse 6-4 Jr. Pleasure Ridge Park Louisville, KY

Josh Kirk 6-5 Sr. McLean County Calhoun, KY

Fritz Schwendler 6-6 Sr. Hoban Akron, OH

Stevie Mack 6-6 So. New Washington New Washington, IN

 

Gold Team

 

Coach Alex Wesley Lindsey Wilson College, KY

 

Collin Conrad 6-0 Jr. Anthony Wayne Whitehouse, OH

Will Adams 6-0 CF TBA Chicago, IL

Carlos Meyers 6-0 Jr. Willowbrook Villa Park, IL

DeMarco Cannon 6-1 Sr. Thurgood Marshall Dayton, OH

Tony Thomas 6-1 Jr. John Hardin Elizabethtown, KY

Mitchell Betts 6-4 Jr. Anthony Wayne Whitehouse, OH

Jordan Brown 6-2 Sr. Casey County Liberty, KY

Jamarr Parker 6-4 Jr. Central Catholic Toledo, OH

Nick Wells 6-5 Sr. Apollo Owensboro, KY

Austin Spurlock 6-5 Jr. Leslie County Hyden, KY

 

The Gold team defeated the Gray team by a score of 65-52.  Nick Wells was named All-Star Game MVP and led the Gold team with 13 points.  Carlos Meyers and Mitchell Betts added 11 and 10 points respectively.  Will Adams chipped in with nine points.  Carlos Meyers recorded three three point baskets.  Fritz Schwendler was named the All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP and led the Gray team with 11 points.  Jalen Johnson added 10 points.