Denzel Goes Camping

Camp Counselor, Denzel Bowles.

JMU Dukes senior center, Denzel Bowles spent this weekend in Chicago attending Amare Stoudamire’s big man camp. The camp, officially known as the Amare Stoudamire Skills Academy, brings together some of the top college big men and elite high school prospects for 3 days of training. Bowles was one of ten college post players selected to serve as instructors for the high schoolers. So, Denzel will spend his summer vacation as a camp counselor like many of you probably did. Except instead of teaching kids how to paddle a canoe or make one of those stupid fake leather comb-holder things, he’ll be instructing gifted 7 footers how to dominate the paint.

Take it from Coach Brady who succinctly summed it up like this “Yeah, it’s a big deal.” Obviously, Bowles selection as an instructor shows that folks recognize his skills and ability. However, the real exciting part about the opportunity is the fact that it will give Denzel a chance to play plenty of pick-up games with NBA players and elite prospects in the evenings. Bowles showed his capable of elevating the level of his play when facing elite opponents when he put up 31 points against VCU and its #15 NBA draft pick Larry Sanders. Hopefully Denzel will open some eyes with his play and start getting his name circulating amongst NBA scouts heading into the season.