Prospect Spotlight: Logan Barbour (2021)
With all the talk about the bad that AAU does we sometimes miss the good things that occur from it. For example, it allows kids in smaller markets to play against others kids and gain exposure at all levels. For William Monroe rising sophomore Logan Barbour, his time with River City Reign out of Richmond did just that for him.
Barbour quickly earned a starting spot not too long after Monroe’s season started, and while he produced at a nice clip not many people had heard of him at the sleepy mountain suburb of Charlottesville. However, if you were from that area you knew the impact he made as just a freshman.
“I think I did better than I expected to as a freshman honestly,” Barbour said. “I shot and passed the ball really well, but we were very young so we didn’t win as much as I wanted to but next year we should be fine.”
As he transitioned into AAU, Barbour had a chip on his shoulder and quickly made his name known in the state with some big time performances. Splitting time between a talented 15U and 16U group, he was able to show how he can make others better as well.
“I think my role in AAU is to be more of a true point guard,” he said. “I pass a lot more, a lot of drive-and-kick to the open man and things like that.”
At 6’0”, Barbour has decent size for a young guard and a skill set that is beyond his years. He isn’t the most explosive or athletic guy, but he knows the game well and plays with great pace as he’s able to change speeds to get in the lane and break down the defense. His ability to make others better makes him a favorite of his teammates.
“I think my game is something you can enjoy. I’m unselfish and pass the ball well, I do whatever I can to get my teammates going but I can also get to the basket and get to the free throw line as well.”
While he’s more skilled than most guards his age, he still has a ways to go both in the weight room and on the court if he’s going to reach his potential in this game.
“I need to get stronger and quicker in the weight room, and I need to continue to improve my ball handling to become a more true point guard.”
A humble kid with his head on straight, Barbour is not only thinking about what he can do to get better on the court, he understands the importance of the classroom as well.
“My goal next year is to increase my averages in both points per game and assists per game and I really want to get a 4.0 in the classroom this year.”
A sleeper now but not for long, Barbour is already one of the better under the radar guys in the 2021 class, but he has a chance to continue to improve and become a guy who can help put William Monroe boys basketball back on the map.