Former R-H Basketball Star Joined by Pros in Offering Local Camp

CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE – Charlotte County residents and any basketball fans from around the James River District will remember Thomas Rogers for his talent on the court.

Rogers lettered three times in basketball for head coach Shep Critzer at Randolph-Henry High School where he averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds and six assists per game as a senior. During that senior campaign Rogers was named the James River District Player of the Year.

The multi-sport star earned accolades on the baseball diamond and on the cross-country team as well, but ultimately decided to pursue basketball at the University of Virginia where he earned a full scholarship and played in 17 games under Head Coach Tony Bennett for the 2013-14 season. He played for the Cavaliers from 2010/11 through the 2013/14 season.

During that time Rogers played with many other talented players including Mike Scott (Atlanta Hawks), Justin Anderson (Dallas Mavericks) and Joe Harris (Cleveland Cavaliers).

His teammates also included Jontel Evans, who was the starting point guard at UVa and Akil Mitchell who recently played with the Houston Rockets. Both of those former teammates will be a part of the Thomas Rogers Basketball Camp that is coming to Central Middle School on June 4^th and June 5^th. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Rogers said that he hopes to help local kids realize the commitment that it takes to play basketball at the collegiate level and also to encourage them to pursue their dreams of playing sports beyond high school.

He stated, “Basketball helped me get into a top 30 school and earn a degree from UVa.”

He continued, “People from a small town or area can make it in sports with the right attitude and work ethic.”

The camp is open to girls and boys, ages 9-18, and offers young basketball players a chance to train and learn from ACC and Pro Basketball players. The camp costs $30 for one day or $50 for both days. Registration will take place on June 4th from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Central Middle School gym in Charlotte Court House. Anyone with questions can contact Thomas Rogers at thomasrogersbasketballcamp@gmail.com.

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Thomas Rogers will be hosting a basketball camp in Charlotte County to help local kids improve their basketball skills and also talk to them about the level of commitment it takes to play at the next level.

Akil Mitchell and other former UVa basketball stars will be at the Thomas Rogers Basketball Camp as instructors. Mitchell was a star for the Cavaliers and also spent time with the Houston Rockets organization.