One of the top 2015 prospects in the country, Bennie Boatwright of Village Christian High School (Mission Hills, CA) has been showing out grabbing major attention from college recruiters and media outlets. Mid Major Hoops Report has invited him to our “Players Corner” where we at Mid Major Hoops Report are proud to highlight him and allow him to give us insight into his recruitment at this time….
MidMajorHoopsReport (@MMhoopsreport)– Bennie Boatwright is a HM wing forward with nice shooting touch, he can run the floor well and bangs with the best of them, his face up game is getting better each time out.
What is your Height, Weight, and Position you play?
BB: Height 6’9 maybe 6’10, weight 215, and position SF
BB: Height 6’9 maybe 6’10, weight 215, and position SF
How is your season coming along, so far? Is it living upto expectations?
BB: My season this year I think was great because I got better as a player and person. My team and I put in a lo if hard work and it was great to win a C.I.F. championship with my teammates.
BB: My season this year I think was great because I got better as a player and person. My team and I put in a lo if hard work and it was great to win a C.I.F. championship with my teammates.
Up to this point in your season, who has been your team’s toughest matchup?
BB: My teams toughest matchup was versus Stanley Johnson and his Mater Dei team. He wasn’t only our toughest he was everyone else’s who played against him.
BB: My teams toughest matchup was versus Stanley Johnson and his Mater Dei team. He wasn’t only our toughest he was everyone else’s who played against him.
Which college programs have been to your games and/or practices so far this season?
BB: I have been blessed enough to have the whole PAC 12, Texas, Kansas, uconn, utep, and many other prestigious school attend.
BB: I have been blessed enough to have the whole PAC 12, Texas, Kansas, uconn, utep, and many other prestigious school attend.
Which colleges are recruiting you the hardest right now? Any scholarship offers at this point?
BB: yes, I have some big offers right now. UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon, UConn, USC, and CAL.
BB: yes, I have some big offers right now. UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon, UConn, USC, and CAL.
What are you looking for in a College Program?
BB: I am looking for a family atmosphere, and a place where I can develop as a player and as a person. When I am comfortable I play my best.
Do you have any college visits planned?
BB: Right now, my dad and I are still planning our visits and would like to take them soon.
BB: Right now, my dad and I are still planning our visits and would like to take them soon.
What are your strong points in your game right now? And what weaknesses, do you have that you are working on to become a strength?
BB: I need to work on mutant aspect of my game so I can be as versatile as possible. I’m working on getting stronger and lower. As well as ball handling.
BB: I need to work on mutant aspect of my game so I can be as versatile as possible. I’m working on getting stronger and lower. As well as ball handling.
What AAU team will you be playing with this summer?
BB: Gamepoint Elite, We are looking forward to having a great summer!
BB: Gamepoint Elite, We are looking forward to having a great summer!
How many days a week are you working on your game outside of normal team practices?
BB: I try to work on my game as much as possible. I do a plyo workout at 6 every morning, after school I have weights at 3, later in the evening I go to the gym and work on development drills on the court. I do speed work on the track every other day.
BB: I try to work on my game as much as possible. I do a plyo workout at 6 every morning, after school I have weights at 3, later in the evening I go to the gym and work on development drills on the court. I do speed work on the track every other day.
Do you have a twitter and if so, what is it?
BB: Yes, @BennieBuckets_
BB: Yes, @BennieBuckets_
Last question, Who has had the biggest impact on your life when it comes to basketball, life, and school?
BB: My dad has had the biggest impact on all aspects of my life. He’s my biggest fan, and worst critique. We bump head sometimes but I know he wants me to succeed. We are in this together and no one can separate our bond that we’ve made through all the good and tough times.
BB: My dad has had the biggest impact on all aspects of my life. He’s my biggest fan, and worst critique. We bump head sometimes but I know he wants me to succeed. We are in this together and no one can separate our bond that we’ve made through all the good and tough times.
BB: Thank you so much for taking the time for interview I really appreciate. I do not take it for granted.
Special Thank you to the Boatwright family for allowing us at MMHR to make this interview possible. Please keep us up to date with any recruiting updates in the future. God Bless!
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