With Anthony Brown graduating, it appears Bolding will be the one taking over the reins at Carroll this season. A bursty guard with good strength, he has the ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. His ability to get into the lane and either score or set up his teammates will be paramount to the Lions’ attack this season

One of the marquee matchups of the weekend was Archbishop Carroll (DC) taking on Father Judge (PA) and it lived up to the hype. Bolding made an early statement in the first five minutes that he was going to be the offensive sparkplug that he’s shown he can be as a primary option as he got to his spots in the mid-range for fluid pull-ups, broke down his defender in 1-on-1’s from the top of the key before sneaking in quick scoop layups and providing a menacing on-ball presence defensively. He’s expected to be the engine for head coach Malcolm Battle this season and the Lions have a roster filled with versatile hybrid forwards who help complement Bolding’s playmaking ability. Carroll would come up short from victory in the final 45 seconds, but Bolding’s performance would result in West Chester extended an offer immediately after the game.

Expecting a big season from Bolding as he looks to fill the massive void left behind by Anthony Brown (Vanderbilt) under head coach Malcolm Battle. A quick-twitch, tough-nosed guard with blazing end-to-end speed, Bolding gets downhill and pushes tempo in a similar manner that Russell Westbrook did throughout his career. There’s a reckless abandon to is game and approach that puts constant pressure on the defense when the ball is in his hands. Still wired as more of a score-first lead guard at this stage, Bolding has shown progression with his floor vision and willingness to make higher level reads off dribble in recent months. He’s a tenacious defender who can pressure the ball for a full duration of a game. Learning how to pick and choose is spots where he’s ultra aggressive will be key in him sustaining the energy it’ll take for him to help steer the Lions through an always competitive WCAC.

Still considered a sleeper at this point with his recruitment, Bolding should be highly sought after by LM and DII programs as a guy who can come in from day one and push any guard on the roster in a practice setting.

Bolding plays with a reckless abandon that sends an immediate message to his defender that every possessions requires their full attention. He’s slated to play a consistent on-ball presence for Archbishop Carroll this season, but dating back to last winter where he playing alongside Anthony Brown (Vanderbilt), Bolding’s ability to expose any sliver of driving lane is clear. Like the other guards on this list, Bolding can fluidly change direction with crossovers or spins while maintaining the necessary balance to pull up and knockdown shots while stopping on a dime. His competitive edge sets him apart and is shown with the aggression in his offensive attack and his willingness to dig his heels in defensively.

Bolding is another name that received a boost in the latest update and it’s expected for his recruitment to do the same following this weekend. A tough-nosed lead guard who can toggle playing on the ball or off, Bolding’s presence is felt on both ends fueled by his competitive motor to win every possession. He dials into his twitch and can stop on a dime for mid-range jumpers or if there’s a clear lane to the rim, he’ll catch others by surprise with his spring athleticism despite standing 5’10”-5’11”. His pride on the defensive side is what catches the eyes of coaches as there aren’t many 50/50s you see in his vicinity that he doesn’t end up securing. All in all, he’s a pitbull that impacts his team in a positive way with consistent energy. He best outing came as he scored 20PTS on just six (!!) FGAs as his slashing approach forced the whistle of the refs for free-throw line visits where he went 12-of-16 in a win over AE5 while pulling in a handful of boards.

Bam is a dynamic playmaker! Quick and wiry strong. Sneaky athleticism! When focus has the ability to be a lock down defender and an almost un-guardable ball handler given his shiftiness and quickness. Quick release on catch and shoot 3’s, great range. Excellent pullup! Quick first step burst and quick. He has a nasty crossover dribble move and uses hesitation nicely, quick but has another gear to get to his spot or space on the floor. The backcourt mate of Anthony “Ant” Brown is a legit college level prospect in his own right. Finished the hard-fought game against Woodside from Newport News, Virginia with 15 points and took home the Game MVP.

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-Bolding started off the 2H hot with two C+S threes and a transition layup to help Carroll extend their lead from 2 points to 9. He did a great job of finding his bigs in transition and getting diagonal drives across the court after catching the ball on the wing. Loved the way that he applied ball pressure at the POA and played with physicality navigating screens to force turnovers and deflections throughout the matchup. Want to see more consistency out of him on a nightly basis at the offensive end as his production will be crucial to the Lions’ success in big games this season.

Previous Rank: 19

-Bolding looks way more comfortable entering this season as a PG that has learned to play off his teammates to succeed both on or off the ball. The lift and consistency of his perimeter jumpshot have improved despite an uptick in FGA because he has learned when he needs to shoot and when he needs to move the ball. His vision has really improved even when tightroping his way through crowded spots on the floor like the baseline or sideline, delivering on-target passes that have some zip on them. Should be in the running for most improved player in the league as well as the All-Defensive team in the WCAC.

Stock-rising day in Richmond for Bolding as he rose to the level of intensity in their war against Petersburg (VA) Saturday morning. Bolding is a tough-nosed guard who can get downhill in a flash or when in the open floor, uses his end-to-end speed to blow by defenders doing what they can to sprint back and contest. Ant Brown mans the on-ball duties for much of Carroll’s games, but Bolding’s complementary slashing ability off the catch becomes clear on skip passes or quick swings. He showed confidence letting it fly beyond the arc with time and space. The results spoke efficiently as he canned three triples in this particular matchup. A pesky defender, Bolding pressures the ball from the opposing free-throw line and makes the course of a 32-minute contest quite the uphill battle for a guard who can’t handle pressure well.

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-Bolding had a pretty good day at the offensive end of the floor but really stood out as a defensive menace for the Lions. Bolding can effectively lock down guards but also does pretty well on an island against bigger wings because of a quick set of hands and how he sucks up space by attaching himself to his defenders hip to make it extremely difficult to put the ball down on the floor. Bolding can push the pace, play off the ball as a shooter, attacks closeouts well in the halfcourt, and is an underrated rebounder for his size and position. The tenacity and aggressiveness always stand out when watching Bolding, he should be in for a big junior season this year.