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Monday, 2 October 2017
Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

INDIANA'S GIRLS UPDATE

Below are the top commitments for the Hoosier State for the 2017-18 season. Players are listed alphabetically.

  • ANGEL BAKER 5-8/SR INDIANAPOLIS PIKE (WRIGHT STATE)
  • MACKENIZE BLAZEK 6-2/SR WHITELAND (ILLINOIS)
  • NIA CLARK 5-7/SR INDIANAPOLIS BEN DAVIS (MIAMI OF OHIO)
  • AMY DILK 5-11/SR CARMEL (MICHIGAN)
  • JACINTA GIBSON 5-10/SR JEFFERSONVILLE (WESTERN MICHIGAN)
  • KATLYN GILBERT 5-10/SR INDIANAPOLIS HERITAGE CHRISTIAN (NOTRE DAME)
  • CASSIDY HARDIN 5-10/SR GREENWOOD CENTER GROVE (PURDUE)
  • EMILY KISER 6-2/SR NOBLESVILLE (MICHIGAN)
  • KAYANA TRAYLOR 5-9/SR MARTINSVILLE (PURDUE)

Posted by REH at 9:34 PM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

KENTUCKY'S GIRLS UPDATE

Below are the top commitments thus far for the Kentucky girls for the 2017-18 season. Players listed alphabetically.

  • GRACE BERGER 5-10/SR LOUISVILLE SACRED HEART (INDIANA)
  • ANNA CLEPHANE 5-10/SR TAYLOR MILL SCOTT (BALL STATE)
  • EMMA DAVIS 5-10/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (SEMO)
  • DANIELLE FELDKAMP 6-2/SR LOUISVILLE MERCY (BELLARMINE)
  • BLAIR GREEN 6-1/SR BAXTER HARLAN CO. (KENTUCKY)
  • CIAJA HARBINSON 5-6/SR LOUISVILLE MALE (ST. LOUIS)
  • JANA JARVIS 5-7/SR PRESTONSBURG (ALICE LLOYD)
  • FAITH LAKE 5-9/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (SEMO)
  • LEXY LAKE 5-8/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (SEMO)
  • MOLLY LOCKHART 6-3/SR LOUISVILLE BUTLER (LOUISVILLE)
  • LEXI MAYS 5-7/SR MURRAY (MURRAY STATE)
  • ALLY NIECE 5-9/SR INDEPENDENCE SIMON KENTON (NKU)
  • SEYGAN ROBINS 5-9/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (LOUISVILLE)
  • MYKASA ROBINSON 5-7/SR ASHLAND BLAZER (LOUISVILLE)
  • KATHLEEN SCOTT 5-8/SR MT. WASHINGTON BULLITT EAST (BELLARMINE)
  • EMILIA SEXTON 5-4/SR LOUISVILLE MALE (BUTLER)
  • KIA SIVILS 5-7/SR LOUISVILLE SACRED HEART (MARSHALL)
  • EMILY SOUDER 6-1/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (NKU)
  • MACY TURLEY 5-7/SR MURRAY (MURRAY STATE)
  • MARLY WALLS 5-7/SR BARDSTOWN NELSON CO. (BUCKNELL)
  • SAVANNAH WHEELER 5-5/JR ASHLAND BOYD CO. (MARSHALL)

A transfer of note is 5-2 senior Zephy Gray leaving Shelbville Shelby Co. for Georgetown Scott Co. 6-0 senior Allie Ohair is now located at Hindman Knott Co. Central after leaving Magoffin Co.


Posted by REH at 9:33 PM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

KENTUCKY'S GIRLS UPDATE

Below are the top commitments thus far for the Kentucky girls for the 2017-18 season. Players listed alphabetically.

  • GRACE BERGER 5-10/SR LOUISVILLE SACRED HEART (INDIANA)
  • ANNA CLEPHANE 5-10/SR TAYLOR MILL SCOTT (BALL STATE)
  • EMMA DAVIS 5-10/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (SEMO)
  • DANIELLE FELDKAMP 6-2/SR LOUISVILLE MERCY (BELLARMINE)
  • BLAIR GREEN 6-1/SR BAXTER HARLAN CO. (KENTUCKY)
  • CIAJA HARBINSON 5-6/SR LOUISVILLE MALE (ST. LOUIS)
  • JANA JARVIS 5-7/SR PRESTONSBURG (ALICE LLOYD)
  • FAITH LAKE 5-9/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (SEMO)
  • LEXY LAKE 5-8/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (SEMO)
  • MOLLY LOCKHART 6-3/SR LOUISVILLE BUTLER (LOUISVILLE)
  • LEXI MAYS 5-7/SR MURRAY (MURRAY STATE)
  • ALLY NIECE 5-9/SR INDEPENDENCE SIMON KENTON (NKU)
  • SEYGAN ROBINS 5-9/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (LOUISVILLE)
  • MYKASA ROBINSON 5-7/SR ASHLAND BLAZER (LOUISVILLE)
  • KATHLEEN SCOTT 5-8/SR MT. WASHINGTON BULLITT EAST (BELLARMINE)
  • EMILIA SEXTON 5-4/SR LOUISVILLE MALE (BUTLER)
  • KIA SIVILS 5-7/SR LOUISVILLE SACRED HEART (MARSHALL)
  • EMILY SOUDER 6-1/SR HARRODSBURG MERCER CO. (NKU)
  • MACY TURLEY 5-7/SR MURRAY (MURRAY STATE)
  • MARLY WALLS 5-7/SR BARDSTOWN NELSON CO. (BUCKNELL)
  • SAVANNAH WHEELER 5-5/JR ASHLAND BOYD CO. (MARSHALL)

A transfer of note is 5-2 senior Zephy Gray leaving Shelbville Shelby Co. for Georgetown Scott Co. 6-0 senior Allie Ohair is now located at Hindman Knott Co. Central after leaving Magoffin Co.


Posted by REH at 9:33 PM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

UPDATE FOR U.S. BOYS

As of today, below are the top 12 commitments for the U.S for the 2017-18 season. Players are listed alphabetically.

  1. DARIUS BAZLEY 6-8/SR CINCINNATI PRINCETON, OH (SYRACUSE)
  2. SILVIO DE SOUSA 6-8/SR BRADENTON IMG ACADEMY, FL (KANSAS)
  3. TRE JONES 6-2/SR APPLE VALLEY, MN (DUKE)
  4. LOUIS KING 6-6/SR JERSEY CITY HUDSON CATHOLIC, NJ (OREGON)
  5. DAVID MCCORMACK 6-10/SR MOUTH OF WILSON OAK HILL ACADEMY, VA (KANSAS)
  6. REGGIE PERRY 6-8/SR THOMASVILLE, GA (MISSISSIPPI STATE)
  7. IMMANUEL QUICKLEY 6-3/SR BEL AIR JOHN CARROLL, MD (KENTUCKY)
  8. JAHVON QUINERLY 6-1/SR JERSEY CITY HUDSON CATHOLIC, NJ (ARIZONA)
  9. CAMERON REDDISH 6-6/SR WESTTOWN SCHOOL, PA (DUKE)
  10. NAZREON REID 6-9/SR ROSELLE CATHOLIC, NJ (LSU)
  11. JAVONTE SMART 6-4/SR BATON ROUGE SCOTLANDVILLE, LA (LSU)
  12. COLBY WHITE 6-4/SR WILSON GREENFIELD, NC (UNC)

Important transfers of note are listed below alphabetically.

  • 6-11 junior Charles Bassey relocates to Louisville Aspire Academy (KY) from San Antonio St. Anthony Catholic (TX).
  • 6-10 senior Jordan Brown stays in-state at Napa Prolific Prep (CA) after departing from Roseville Woodcreek (CA).
  • 6-4 senior Loguentz Dort leaves Orlando Conrad Academy (FL) for Miami Calusa Prep (FL).
  • 6-6 senior Keldon Johnson is now at Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy (VA) after transferring from Huntington Prep (WV).
  • 7-0 junior Balsa Koprivica is now at Orlando Windermere (FL) after moving from Davie University School (FL).
  • 6-3 senior Will Richardson is now at Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy (VA) after leaving Hinesville Liberty Co. (GA)
  • 6-2 senior Anfernee Simons stays in-state at Bradenton IMG Academy (FL) after leaving Orlando Edgewater (FL).

Posted by REH at 9:32 PM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

UPDATE FOR TENNESSEE'S BOYS

Sort of unusual at this time of year, but only one Tennessean has committed who is listed below for the 2017-18 season.

RODGERICK BROWN 6-7/SR CORDOVA (WICHITA STATE)

What has made the news are the transfers of the following players (listed alphabetically).

  • 6-0 SENIOR DAMIAN BAUGH VACATES NASHVILLE CANE RIDGE TO LINCOLN ACADEMY, OUTSIDE OF ATLANTA, GA.
  • 6-7 JUNIOR ANTAVION COLLUM TRANSFERS ACROSS TOWN TO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE PREP FROM MEMPHIS EAST.
  • 6-4 SENIOR TJ MOSS DEPARTS MEMPHIS EAST FOR HENDERSON FINDLAY PREP, NV.
  • 6-10 JUNIOR JAMES WISEMAN LEFT NASHVILLE ENSWORTH FOR MEMPHIS EAST.

Posted by REH at 9:31 PM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

UPDATE FOR OHIO BOYS

Below are the top commitments thus far for the Buckeye State for the 2017-18 season. Players listed alphabetically.

  • JUSTIN AHRENS 6-6/SR VERSAILLES (OHIO STATE)
  • DARIUS BAZLEY 6-8/SR CINCINNATI PRINCETON (SYRACUSE)
  • DALE BONNER 6-1/SR SHAKER HTS. (FAIRMONT STATE)
  • DWAYNE COHILL 6-2/SR PARMA HTS. HOLY NAME (DAYTON)
  • JARRETT COX 6-3/SR LIBERTY TWP. LAKOTA EAST (FAIRMONT STATE)
  • DONOVON FORTE 6-7/SR GARFIELD HTS. (JACKSONVILLE)
  • JEREMIAH FRANCIS 6-3/JR PICKERINGTON CENTRAL (UNC)
  • DANE GOODWIN 6-4/SR COLUMBUS UPPER ARLINGTON (NOTRE DAME)
  • ALEX HEATH 5-8/SR GARFIELD HTS. (MERCYHURST)
  • JEROME HUNTER 6-6/SR PICKERINGTON NORTH (INDIANA)
  • JAKE MCLOUGHLIN 6-5/SR DRESDEN TRI-VILLAGE (ASHLAND)
  • PETE NANCE 6-8/SR RICHFIELD REVERE (NORTHWESTERN)
  • DARIUS QUISENBERRY 6-1/SR HUBER HTS. WAYNE (YOUNGSTOWN STATE)
  • JELANI SIMMONS 6-5/SR COLUMBUS BEECHCROFT (YOUNGSTOWN STATE)
  • L'CHRISTIAN SMITH 6-5/SR HUBER HTS. WAYNE (OHIO STATE-FB)
  • R.J. SUNAHARA 6-6/SR BAY VILLAGE BAY (FAIRMONT STATE)
  • DYLAN SWINGLE 6-11/SR BAINBRIDGE PAINT VALLEY (DUQUESNE)

Important transfers of note were senior teammates, 6-5 Caleb McConnell and 6-1 Devon Baker, both leaving Dyton Dunbar for Geneva Spire Institute. Also, 6-11 senior Ernest Williams stayed put at Chatham Hargrave Military Institute, VA. Williams, who played at Middletown as a freshman and sophomore, was supposely moving back to Middletown for his senior year but that never took place.


Posted by REH at 9:29 PM EDT
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Friday, 29 September 2017
Rick Bolus 4th Annual High Potential/Blue-Chip 2017 Fall Showcase
Topic: Basketball
I hope to have my complete report on this event on my website within 24 hours.  This was an excellent one day event and the talent level and participation was excellent this year with excellent players at all  grade levels.  It was an extremely busy day both for the players and the parents and the effort was greatly appreciated.

Posted by REH at 8:17 AM EDT
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Tuesday, 26 September 2017
Rick Bolus High Potential Blue-Chip Fall Showcase Girls September 23rd
Topic: Basketball

 


CONCLUSION

 


 

This was an excellent one day event with some very talented ladies in attendance.  5-8 Sr. Jamari Tillman Doss Louisville KY was named Showcase MVP is a scoring machine in the backcourt and scores in a variety of ways.  6-2 Sr. Kennedy Musselman Rochester IN was named Showcase Runner-Up MVP and is a strong inside scorer and rebounder with a nice touch in the paint.  Co-Top Underclassman 5-10 So. Kendall Wingler Meade County Brandenburg KY is a big time shooter and scorer who attacks the rim with either hand.  Co-Top Underclassman 5-11 Jr. Devin Beach Eastern Louisville KY is an excellent inside player who sees the floor, passes, and defends.  5-5 8th Grade Tai Sherman Ursuline Academy New Orleans LA is a high level PG who gets to the rim and defends her position.  5-7 Jr. Jaida Wiggins Butler Louisville KY is a ferocious defender who attacks the rim on offense.  5-9 Sr. Raegan Blackburn Muhlenberg County Greenville KY has a high basketball IQ, shots the ball, and defends.  6-0 Jr. Dasia Thornton Clark Montessori Cincinnati OH is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside, very athletic.  5-8 Fr. Jacqueline Jackson Greenwood Bowling Green KY young combo guard with an excellent mid range jump shot.

 

5-5 Sr. Breanna Anthony Eastern Louisville KY is a true PG and floor leader that makes the team better.  6-0 Sr. Leah Shelley Ballard Memorial Barlow KY has excellent moves in the paint and attacks the glass.  5-9 Sr. Taylor Cromer South Laurel London KY is an experienced veteran player and a long range zone buster.  5-9 Sr. Alexis Nelson St. Francis Louisville KY scores, finishes at the rim, and is a good defender.  5-11 Jr. Kayla Young Breckinridge County Harned KY is a hard worker and a tireless rebounder.  5-4 Jr. Alyssa Howie Spencer County is an excellent shooter who can get to the rim.  5-9 Jr. Mary Grace Smith Brighton TN is a deadly mid-range shooter.  5-11 Sr. Hunter Wright Eastern Louisville KY is a power forward runs the floor, rebounds, and blocks shots.

 

5-9 8th Grade Diana Burgher North Harrison Middle Ramsay IN talented young player with skills, definitely one to watch.  5-6 Jr. Madison Wood Marion County Lebanon KY is a typical coaches’ daughter, understands the game, hits the open shot, and will get after it on defense.  5-9 Jr. Rachel Leath Boyle County Danville KY is an intense worker, rebounds, and can score.  5-7 Sr. Alexis Smith Fern Creek KY is a scorer and defender.  5-6 So. Elizabeth Bertram Barren County Glasgow KY is a combo guard and versatile at both ends of the floor.  5-9 Jr. Madeline Riley Crothersville IN is a versatile player who can play both inside and out.  5-8 Fr. Sarah Hicks Walton-Verona Walton KY is a medium range shooter and solid defender.  5-7 So. Jocelyn Spaulding Union County Morganfield KY is a good defending guard who crashes the boards.  5-8 So. Alexis Meyers Leslie County Hyden KY is a deadly accurate long range bomber.  5-6 So. Serri Lattimore Eastern Louisville KY is a team leader with excellent offensive/defensive skills.

 

The list does not stop here as there were several other players at all age levels who impressed today.  The skills, attitudes, and work ethics were apparent as this was a very busy day and all the young ladies worked extremely hard.  Also, a shout our to the parents who are the unsung heroes at these events as we all know these bleacher seats get hard after a ten hour day.


Posted by REH at 8:16 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 26 September 2017 8:19 PM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

TOP 15+ COLLEGE PROSPECTS AT HPBC SHOWCASE

Below were the top 15+ college prospects who attended this past Saturday's 4th Annual High Potential Blue-Chip Girls Showcase at Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY. (Based on potential)

TOP 12

  1. KENDALL WINGLER 5-10/SO/CG BRANDENBURG MEADE CO., KY
  2. JAMARI TILLMAN 5-8/SR/2G LOUISVILLE DOSS, KY
  3. TAI SHERMAN 5-5/8TH/PG NEW ORLEANS URSULINE ACAD., LA
  4. KENNEDY MUSSELMAN 6-2/SR/C ROCHESTER, IN
  5. DEVIN BEACH 5-11/JR/C-F LOUISVILLE EASTERN, KY
  6. JAIDA WIGGINS 5-10/JR/CG LOUISVILLE BUTLER, KY
  7. RAEGAN BLACKBURN 5-9/SR/2G GREENVILLE MUHLENBERG CO., KY
  8. DASIA THORNTON 6-0/JR/C-F CINCINNATI CLARK MONTESSSORI, OH
  9. JACQUELINE JACKSON 5-8/FR/CG BOWLING GREEN GREENWOOD, KY
  10. BREANNA ANTHONY 5-5/SR/PG LOUISVILLE EASTERN, KY
  11. LEAH SHELLEY 6-0/SR/C BARLOW BALLARD MEMORIAL, KY
  12. TAYLOR CROMER 5-9/SR/2G LONDON SOUTH LAUREL, KY
  13. ALEXIS NELSON 5-9/SR/2G LOUISVILLE ST. FRANCIS, KY
  14. KAYLA YOUNG 5-11/JR/C-F HARNED BRECKINRIDGE CO., KY
  15. ALYSSA HOWIE 5-5/JR/2G TAYLORSVILLE SPENCER CO., KY

TOP TWO SLEEPERS

  • MARY GRACE SMITH 5-9/JR/WF BRIGHTON, TN
  • HUNTER WRIGHT 5-11/SR/PF LOUISVILLE EASTERN, KY

NOTE: THIS WAS BY FAR THE MOST TALENTED GROUP OF PLAYERS IN THE FOUR YEAR HISTORY OF THE SHOWCASE.


Posted by REH at 12:29 AM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 26 September 2017 12:31 AM EDT
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Monday, 25 September 2017
Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

HPBC FALL SHOWCASE REPORT & AWARD WINNERS

Click below to view the 4th Annual High Potential Blue-Chip Girls Fall Showcase Player Report along with all of the Award Winners. It was held this past Saturday at Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY. Over 80 players from five states participated.

SHOWCASE PLAYER REPORT

AWARD WINNERS

TOP AWARD WINNERS AT HPBC GIRLS FALL SHOWCASE

Below were the top award winners at Saturday's 4th Annual High Potential Blue-Chip Girls Fall Showcase at Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY.

MVP: JAMARI TILLMAN 5-8/SR (LOUISVILLE DOSS, KY)

RU-MVP: KENNEDY MUSSELMAN 6-2/SR (ROCHESTER, IN)

CO-TOP UNDERCLASSMAN: 5-10/SO KENDALL WINGLER (BRANDENBURG MEADE CO., KY)

CO-TOP UNDERCLASSMAN: DEVIN BEACH 5-11/JR (LOUISVILLE EASTERN, KY)

TOP SLEEPER: HUNTER WRIGHT 5-11/SR (LOUISVILLE EASTERN, KY)


Posted by REH at 4:48 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 26 September 2017 12:32 AM EDT
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