Quincy University Hawks

2025-26 (Freshman): Bolton put together an outstanding true freshman campaign, quickly emerging as one of the GLVC's top all-around players. He appeared in all 28 games with 25 starts, averaging 13.1 points, a team-leading 6.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 30.3 minutes per game. Bolton also led the Hawks in both offensive (1.9) and defensive (5.0) rebounds per game while shooting 52.6 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three-point range, and 78.9 percent from the free throw line.

Bolton made an immediate impact in his collegiate debut against Cedarville (11/14/25), scoring 19 points on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting while adding nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. He scored in double figures 18 times, recorded four double-doubles, led the Hawks in rebounding 10 times, scoring four times, steals seven times, and blocks six times.

His first collegiate double-double came against Roosevelt (12/17/25), where he totaled 17 points and a season-high 17 rebounds. Bolton delivered one of the best individual performances of the season in a win over Upper Iowa (1/15/26), exploding for a season-high 38 points on 12-of-14 shooting while adding 15 rebounds, two assists, three steals, and three blocks, with both his steals and blocks marking season highs.
-    GLVC All-Freshman Team
-    GLVC Player of the Week (1/20/26)
-    QU Toyota Star of the Week (1/20/26)

Personal: Ethan Bolton, from Melbourne, Australia, attended Berwick College, where he established himself as one of the top basketball players in the region. The son of Bill and Karyn Bolton, Ethan earned the prestigious honor of being named Victorian Basketball Player of the Year. He also played a key role in leading his team to a National Championship, highlighted by an incredible 43-point performance in a national tournament game.

Beyond basketball, Ethan enjoys kicking the footy in his free time. He looks up to Paul George and supports the Los Angeles Clippers. He also had the opportunity to represent Victoria in a national tournament, further showcasing his skills on a big stage.