American basketball player
Rasir Zias Bolton (born September 27, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for KK Spartak Subotica of the ABA League and KLS . He played college basketball for the Penn State Nittany Lions , Iowa State Cyclones , and Gonzaga Bulldogs .
High school career
Bolton attended four different high schools during his first three years, often leaving due to changes in coaching or the athletic department.[ 1] Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia .[ 2] postgraduate season at the school.[ 3] Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[ 4] Penn State over offers from Clemson , Saint Joseph's , Virginia Tech and VCU , among others.[ 5]
College career
Bolton with Penn State in 2019 On December 8, 2018, Bolton scored a freshman season-high 27 points, shooting 7-of-9 from three-point range, in a 76–65 win over Colgate .[ 6] Iowa State .[ 7] Pat Chambers told him "I want to loosen the noose that's around your neck" in January 2019.[ 8] Florida A&M .[ 9] [ 10] Big 12 honors. After the season, Bolton transferred to Gonzaga .[ 11] 2022 NBA draft before returning to Gonzaga for his fifth season of eligibility.[ 12] [ 13]
Professional career
On July 23, 2023, Bolton signed a contract with Telenet Giants Antwerp of the BNXT League .[ 14]
Career statistics
College
Personal life
Bolton's father, Ray, played college basketball at Bethune–Cookman before becoming a high school coach.[ 15] Alderson Broaddus University .[ 16]
References
^ Herron, Jack (April 20, 2017). "Recruiting Report: Rasir Bolton (2018)" . Prep Hoops . Retrieved April 16, 2021 . ^ "MMA's postgrad basketball team has a clear leader in Rasir Bolton" . Massanutten Military Academy . January 28, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2021 .^ Fauber, Brad (January 27, 2018). "Taking Control: Bolton assumes leadership role for MMA's postgrad basketball team" . The Northern Virginia Daily . Retrieved April 16, 2021 . ^ King, Tyler (July 27, 2017). "New commit Rasir Bolton will bring three-level scoring to Penn State men's basketball" . Daily Collegian . Retrieved May 1, 2021 . ^ Markulics, Chad (July 23, 2017). "2018 Virginia Guard Rasir Bolton Commits to Penn State" . Roar Lions Roar . Retrieved April 16, 2021 . ^ "Bolton leads Penn State to 76-65 win over Colgate" . ESPN Associated Press . December 8, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2021 .^ Hines, Travis (July 6, 2020). "Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton says he transferred from Penn State after Pat Chambers made 'noose' remark" . The Des Moines Register . Retrieved May 1, 2021 . ^ Washington, Jesse (July 6, 2020). "Noose comment by Penn State basketball coach points to larger NCAA problem" . Andscape . Retrieved May 1, 2021 . ^ "Cyclones Fall In Final Seconds To Florida A&M, 70-68" . Iowa State University Athletics . December 31, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2021 .^ Visser, Ben (November 16, 2020). "Rasir Bolton needs 'to take the next step' for Iowa State men's basketball" . The Gazette . Retrieved May 1, 2021 . ^ Meehan, Jim (April 30, 2021). "Gonzaga lands Iowa State transfer guard Rasir Bolton" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved May 1, 2021 . ^ Ali, Asher (May 31, 2022). "Rasir Bolton back for Zags next season after removing name from draft" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved March 14, 2024 . ^ Lawson, Theo (April 10, 2023). "Gonzaga's Rasir Bolton selected to participate in Portsmouth Invitational" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved March 14, 2024 . ^ Lawson, Theo (July 23, 2023). "Gonzaga's Rasir Bolton inks contract with Antwerp Giants of Belgian league" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved March 14, 2024 . ^ Jones, David (November 14, 2018). "Rasir Bolton might be a raw rookie, but for Penn State basketball he's already a cool commander" . The Patriot-News . Retrieved April 16, 2021 . ^ "Phenom Hoop Report catches up with Bishop Sullivan fast rising star" . Phenom Hoop Report . November 4, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2021 .
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