Rasir Bolton makes a statement
Martinsville, VA
Going up against a loaded Conrad Academy team, Bishop Sullivan had their hands full. While the squad based out of Virginia went down in defeat, its star lead guard, Rasir Bolton, had a say before the final buzzer sounded. Scoring the ball in every which way possible while showing improved play making skills, the top-100 junior made a giant statement on Saturday.
A 6-foot-1 lead guard that has continued to grow, Bolton is someone that has flown off the radar for some but it seems that every time he hits the floor, there is a new trick up the sleeve of the Richmond native. Blessed with a tremendous feel for the game along with the toughness that allows for him to score through contact at the basket despite his thinner stature at the time being, the Bishop Sullivan product continues to track as one of the best primary guards off of the east coast in the 2018 class.
During his time spent on the floor at the Charlotte Hoops Challenge, Bolton did everything possible to keep his team afloat. His final stat line was pristine where the tough but skilled junior finished with 36 points and nine rebounds. Scoring the ball at all three levels on the floor, Bolton has deeply reworked his skillset as he has developed a burst on the downhill drive to the basket, sees the floor much better and processes plays much quicker, and has sped up his release on his jumper, something that he had to use quite often on Saturday as he was forced to create his own shot the majority of the time.
Following his impressive performance, Bolton gave insight on his recruitment. “Right now, I probably am hearing the most from St. Joe’s, Tulsa, Virginia Tech, VCU, and ODU,” the junior stated. Following visits to VCU and Old Dominion in recent weeks, the Bishop Sullivan product spoke further on what he is looking for in a college program. “I really just want a good fit, a family environment that feels at home, and everyone has the same goals of winning a national championship.”
On Saturday, VCU head coach Will Wade, following his team’s time at the Battle for Atlantis, made his way into the gym at Rocky River High to get another set of eyes on Bolton, something that the top-100 junior admitted was nice to see. “I just wanted to go out and put on a big show for him,” he said. “They’re just telling me to stay home, that they play hard, they’re always working, and they get guys overseas or into the NBA.”
Wherever Bolton does decide to suit up in two years, expect for an instant gamer and someone that can check a variety of boxes on the final stat sheet from the lead guard spot on the playing floor.
