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Rick Bolus 36^th Annual High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp (Boys) June 28-July 2

Players making an early impression at camp

Chris Drabo – 6-4 Sr. Pleasure Ridge Park (KY) athletic slasher, great upside

Michael Antrobus – 6-1 Jr. Pendleton County (KY) scoring point guard

Conner Wilson – 6-0 Jr. Ohio County (KY) prolific long range bomber

Dalton Bolon – 6-3 Sr. Indian Valley (OH) long range shooter

Jaronde Boyd – 5-10 Jr. Michigan City (IN) could be best point guard in camp

Darion Jones – 6-6 Jr. Lighthouse Christian (KY) superior athlete

Mason Gentry – 6-6 Sr. Hart County (KY) hard working blue collar banger

Lenell Henry – 6-8 Jr. Morgan Park (IL) promising future best days ahead

Dayton Gumm – 6-2 Sr. South Warren (KY) smooth 2-guard

Jacob Llumbet – 6-6 So. Transfer to Maryville (TN) great future

Jaiveon Eaves – 6-2 Sr. North Hopkins (KY) strong power guard

Tyrik Edwards – 5-9 Sr. Christian County (KY) lightning quick point guard

Timothy Bankston – 6-5 Sr. Thornton Fract. North (IL) good shooting athletic 2-guard

Tyler Rogers – 6-5 Jr. West Orange (FL) project with big upside

Javion Reid – 5-9 Fr. Michigan City (IN) could be class of Blue Chip Junior Division athletic

Xander Miller – 6-2 Jr. Livingston Academy (TN) excellent scorer

Jarell Taylor – 6-5 Sr. Northmont (OH) strong power forward

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Moments in Time – A personal reflection

I have been following basketball since the 1950’s and I have no idea how many games I have viewed.  I really don’t have a planned exit strategy or a planned date to eventually shut down my website, the desire is still there if the health holds out.  These last two days were special, it ran the gamut from girls in the senior class attending their last Rick Bolus Girls Mini-Camp to the young ladies just starting their promising basketball careers.  There were a lot of special moments over the last 48 hours and I would like to share a few.

Kayla Bruner (North Laurel) playing with a very painful hand injury still playing at a high level and visiting the trainer after each game.  Kayla has a big heart and refuses to back down from competition or nagging injuries.

Kaylee Cotton (McCreary Central) after having for her an average game early storming back with an estimated 35-40 points just simply to demonstrate she will not accept average out of herself.

Caitlin and Cristin Hall (Lincoln County) Caitlin flawlessly directing the offense and twin sister Cristin returning from an ACL injury draining three point shots.  The joy between the sisters of playing together again. (On a side note I have seen these girls play since the 4^th grade).

Briana Lanham (Madison Southern) developing more perimeter skills, being in great playing shape but reminding everyone she still battles relentlessly in the paint.

Jada Stinson (Elizabethtown) displaying ankle breaking moves off the dribble and making the game look easy.

Kristen Mayo (East Carter) has been playing the point forever and is still just a Junior is a great playmaker with a high basketball IQ.

Kaci Currens (Anderson County) veteran wing player drains the three and finally entering her senior year touting the skills of her talented young teammate Samantha Rogers who has improved leaps and bounds.

Kassidy Allen (Jackson County TN) smooth as silk, an excellent wing shooter and a complete player.

Camryn London (Shades Valley AL) is an athletic scorer and slasher who finishes at the rim.

There were many players here in each grade that impressed and will continue to improve over their career.  The work ethic and attitudes were great this week and even though the seniors will be missed there will be another class as always that will come up to take their place.  Their youthful enthusiasm and desire to improve will serve them well in the future.

This is a special time of the year for me as we get girls from all parts of the state as well as several other states.  The opportunity to view all these players serves me well later in the season during all the tournaments I have the chance to cover.  To all the girls entering their senior campaign, best of luck and good luck if you want to pursue basketball, and finally thanks for the memories.  To the underclassmen good luck and I look forward to seeing you pursue your dreams.

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Rick Bolus Girls Mini-Camp June 25-26 Underclassmen (Sophs and Under) Selected Awards

Best Shooter – Lauren Lambdin 5-4 So. Spencer County (Taylorsville, KY)

Best Rebounder – Abby Harris 5-8 8^th Grade Middlesboro (Middlesboro, KY)

Top Sleeper – London Foster 5-4 So. Pleasure Ridge Park (Louisville, KY)

Round Robin Runner-Up MVP – Kalia Goode 5-6 Fr. Fairdale (Fairdale, KY)

Round Robin MVP – Riley Ott 5-5 Fr. LaPorte (LaPorte, IN)

Camp Runner-Up MVP – Paige Shy 5-7 Fr. Spring Valley (Huntington, WV)

Camp MVP – Toni McCombs 5-5 Fr. Knox Central (Barbourville, KY)

Complete list of awards to follow when available.

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Rick Bolus Girls Mini-Camp June 25-26 Upperclassmen (Mostly Juniors and Seniors) Selected Awards

Best Shooter – Emma Johnson 6-0 Jr. Daviess County (Owensboro, KY)

Best Rebounder – Krystal Keeton 6-1 Sr. Raceland (Raceland, KY)

Top Sleeper – DeAsia Johnson 5-11 Sr. Fairdale (Fairdale, KY)

Top Underclassman – Kristen Mayo 5-5 Jr. East Carter (Grayson, KY)

North Division Runner-Up MVP – McKenzie Flynn 5-4 Sr. Jackson County (Gainesboro, TN)

North Division MVP – Addison Becker 6-0 Sr. Lakeview (Cortland, OH)

Central Division Runner-Up MVP – Ashton Woodard 5-10 Sr. Menifee County (Frenchburg, KY)

Central Division MVP – Maggie Jachimczuk 5-10 Jr. Russell (Russell, KY)

Camp Runner-Up MVP – Camryn London 5-9 Sr. Shades Valley (Birmingham, AL)

Camp Co-MVP – Kassidy Allen 5-11 Sr. Jackson County (Gainesboro, TN)

Camp Co-MVP – Kaylee Cotton 5-10 Sr. McCreary Central (Stearns, KY)

Complete list of awards to follow when available.

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2015 Rick Bolus Girls Mini-Camp All Camp Team Underclassmen (Mainly Sophs and below)

Kassidy Clark – 5-6 So. Apollo (Owensboro, KY)

Kailee Finch – 5-10 So. Paris (Paris, KY)

Haley Southerland – 5-8 Fr. Casey County (Liberty, KY)

Shelbi Wilson – 5-5 8^th Grade Christian County (Hopkinsville, KY)

Jaclynn Ruble – 5-5 Fr. Anderson County (Lawrenceburg, KY)

Paige Shy – 5-7 Fr. Spring Valley (Huntington, WV)

Lex Mayes – 5-8 So. Murray (Murray, KY)

Savannah Wheeler – 5-5 Fr. Boyd County (Ashland, KY)

Toni McCombs – 5-5 Fr. Knox Central (Barbourville, KY)

Grace Tatro – 5-7 So. Manual (Louisville, KY)

Taylor Carrico – 5-2 Fr. Carlisle County (Bardwell, KY)

Alyssa Howie – 5-3 Fr. Spencer County (Taylorsville, KY)

This is not an official list but written down as they were being announced at camp.  I apologize for any mistakes and will correct this list if necessary once I receive the official list.

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Rick Bolus Girls Mini-Camp All Camp Team Upperclassmen (Mainly Juniors and Seniors)

Kassidy Allen – 5-11 Sr. Jackson County (Gainesboro, TN)

JK Cummings – 5-5 Jr. Clarksville (Clarksville, TN)

Kaci Currens – 5-8 Sr. Anderson County (Lawrenceburg, KY)

Samantha Rogers – 6-0 Jr. Anderson County (Lawrenceburg, KY)

Madison Fritz – 5-10 Sr. Thomas Nelson (Bardstown, KY)

Bethany Orr – 6-0 So. Thomas Nelson (Bardstown, KY)

Haylee Croom – 5-10 Sr. Rossview (Clarksville, TN)

Camryn London – 5-9 Sr. Shades Valley (Birmingham, AL)

Kristen Mayo – 5-5 Jr. East Carter (Grayson, KY)

Briana Lanham – 5-9 Sr. Madison Southern (Richmond, KY)

Whitney O’Mara – 5-9 Jr. Mason County (Maysville, KY)

Kayla Bruner – 5-10 Sr. North Laurel (London, KY)

Kaylee Cotton – 5-10 Sr. McCreary Central (Stearns, KY)

Caitlin Hall – 5-6 Sr. Lincoln County (Stanford, KY)

Cristin Hall – 5-6 Sr. Lincoln County (Stanford, KY)

Jada Stinson – 5-8 Jr. Elizabethtown (Elizabethtown, KY)

Abby Downard – 5-6 Jr. Ritter (Indianapolis, IN)

This is not an official list but written down as they were being announced at camp.  I apologize for any mistakes and will correct this list if necessary once I receive the official list.

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Rick Bolus Girls Mini-Camp June 25-26, 2015

These were a few of the girls that made an early impression at camp:

Emma Johnson – 6-0 Jr. Daviess County (KY) has good size and runs the floor extremely well.

Kassidy Allen – 5-11 Sr. Jackson County (TN) Solid all around wing shooter with big upside.

Lisa Jo Wygal – 5-9 Sr. Thomas Nelson (KY) Versatile and talented.

Kailee Finch – 5-10 So. Paris (KY) Solid scorer

Katie Wolf – 5-11 Jr. Manhattan Christian (MT) has good size, runs the floor, and can shoot.

Kaci Currens – 5-8 Sr. Anderson County (KY) Good shooter with range.

Samantha Rogers – 6-0 Jr. Anderson County (KY) Size and versatility an asset.

Kaylee Cotton – 5-10 Sr. McCreary Central (KY) Versatile scoring machine is improved with added quickness.

Kayla Bruner – 5-10 Sr. North Laurel (KY) High intensity scorer will not be outworked.

Caitlin Hall – 5-6 Sr. Lincoln County (KY) Shooter, point guard, coach on the floor.

Cristin Hall – 5-6 Sr. Lincoln County (KY) Recovered from ACL injury and is lighting up scoreboard from downtown.

Kristen Mayo – 5-5 Jr. East Carter (KY) Long time starter at point guard is a great playmaker.

Camryn London – 5-9 Sr. Shades Valley (AL) Quick slasher who finishes at the rim.

Emani Bell – 5-6 Sr. Shiloh (GA) Quick backcourt performer.

Briana Lanham – 5-9 Sr. Madison Southern (KY) – Improved perimeter skills but still can finish strong in the paint.

Jada Stinson – 5-8 Jr. Elizabethtown (KY) – Skilled point guard who will control the offense at one of the powerhouse teams in the state.

This is just an early list with more to follow.

18th Annual
High Potential Basketball Showcase Girls'
Mini-Camp

Dear Player,

Exposure is the key for any player in this day and age to receive a college basketball scholarship. With cutbacks in staff and budget by colleges nationwide, and fewer days to evaluate players, college coaches overlook more and more deserving players every year.

With this being the case, I hope you will consider attending the 18th Annual High Potential Basketball Showcase Mini-Camp on June 25-26, 2015, at Georgetown College, with all air-conditioned facilities, in easy-to-reach Georgetown, KY, near the junction of I-75 and I-64, and just 12 miles north of Lexington, KY.

This mini-camp could well be the avenue for you to obtain a scholarship. Each camper will play a total of 5 games over the 2-day period. There will be team practices, stations, and guest speakers. With the exception of meal times and bedtime, there is no dead time at camp, as players are occupied with basketball related activities at all times.

Over 500 college coaches nationwide representing all levels of play will be invited to attend this unique camp format. A camp Internet Report will be available in early August to almost 2,000 colleges across the country. Also, Internet coverage by Ron Harrison's web page, www.kyprephoops.com has over 4,000,000 hits. Last summer numerous college coaches, representing all levels of play nationwide, and scouting services observed the High Potential Basketball Showcase Mini-Camp.

While there is only a high school division, skilled middle school and junior high school players are eligible to attend and complete in the high school division.

Why pay $300 or more which most camps charge when you can just pay $175 to attend the High Potential Basketball Showcase Girls' Mini-Camp and get more exposure!

My mini-camp could be the "difference maker" for you to receive a college scholarship. Contact me for a free brochure. Hope to see you on June  25-26.

Sincerely,

Ricky Bolus
Camp Director/Basketball Scout (42 Years Experience)

P.S. Mike Beitzel, the former head men's coach at NKU and Hanover College, will assist Rick Bolus in evaluating the players at camp.

Confirmation packed will be either emailed or mailed to you upon receipt of application and deposit.

Written by Rick Bolus | 12 June 2015

There were five legit Division 1 prospects at the 2nd Annual High Potential/Blue-Chip Camp June 6-7 at Warner University in Lake Wales, FL. Below is a short capsule summary on each player. Players listed alphabetically and class is for 2015-16.

5-11  sophomore Kenrique Brown (Edwardsville Metro East Lutheran, IL) is an emerging point guard who can handle, distribute the rock, penetrate and shoot the long range jumper from downtown. Just needs a few more inches of growth which should occur in time.

6-3 sophomore Ty Hands (West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes, FL) is an outstanding shooter from either mid to long range. Is very athletic and I like his size for the backcourt. Plays like a typical coach's son and his best days lie ahead of him.

6-6 senior John Mason (Avon Park, FL) is a versatile swingman who can play the slots of either one, two or three in the college ranks. He can either slash to the basket or shoot the rangy jump shot to put points up on the scoreboard. Without a doubt a "Rip Van Winkle" for the midmajor community. Could use a little more strength.

6-4 freshman Jaren Phillips (Tampa Prep, FL-pending) could become a national name before it is all over with. Plays more like a senior then a freshman.   He is quite versatile as he can do many things on the hardwood. Scores in a variety of ways from either inside or outside. Watch out for this one down the road!

6-4 junior Daiquan Wyatt (West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes, FL) is a banging inside player who rebounds and powers around the basket for points, is very athletic and he can run the floor and leap out of the gym. Just needs to continue to work on his perimeter game.