NAME: James Bolden
SCHOOL: Holmes High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2015
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Earning a college scholarship
BIRTHDATE: 1/16/96
RESIDENCE: Covington, Ky.
PARENTS: James Bolden III
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Coaching staff & family
FUTURE GOAL: Pro basketball player

James "Beetle" Bolden is one of NKY's top hoopster, a three-year varsity starter at point guard for the Holmes Bulldogs. He has already scored 1,500+ points in his super career.

He continues to put up impressive numbers during his senior campaign, scoring 40 points vs. Scott, 30 vs. Highlands, 28 vs. Bullitt East, 27 vs. Simon Kenton and 26 vs. both Brossart, and Ryle. He was also nominated for the McDonalds All-American game this spring in Chicago.

As a junior, he averaged 20.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game while leading the Bulldogs to the district title and the finals of the 9th Region tournament. He earned numerous honors, including being NKAC Div. II Player of the Year and was selected for the Kentucky-Indiana Junior All-Star game.

During the summer, James plays for the Kentucky Travelers and will continue his play collegiately at West Virginia University. His favorite athlete is Derrick Rose, favorite entertainer is Kevin Hart and his most-like to-meet is LeBron James.

COACH'S QUOTE – "James is someone who has made his school and community proud. He does a tremendous job not only on the court, but in the classroom as well."
— Mike Listerman, Basketball Coach

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