Prospect Spotlight: Clifford Barrow (2019)
The 2018-2019 season will see the emergence of high school basketball stars in Michigan. We are in the process of seeing Clifford Barrow become a household name among high school basketball fans in the state. The 6’4″ shooting guard has already put…
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Continue ReadingThe 2018-2019 season will see the emergence of high school basketball stars in Michigan. We are in the process of seeing Clifford Barrow become a household name among high school basketball fans in the state. The 6’4″ shooting guard has already put up a 40 point performance and he isnt letting up. Barrow is a rising senior prospect that attends Dearborn ATA.
Barrow is a talented perimeter prospect. His greatest strength might be his ability to shoot the ball. Barrow has solid mechanics on his jumper and can fill it up from anywhere on the court. He can shoot off the catch or the dribble, always staying balanced and in control. Barrow is constantly communicating with his teammates during a game. Not just letting them know where he’s at, but encouraging them as well. Barrow is as efficient as they come with the basketball in his hands. He makes the right pass and doesn’t over dribble. Every time Barrow moves the ball, it has a purpose. He is working to improve himself as an athlete and looks forward to seeing it help to expand his game.
Barrow has clear and concise goals for himself and his team. He wants to “become the best teammate and player I can be.” Barrow’s goals for his Dearborn ATA squad are similar. He simply wants to see everyone develop as players and come together as a dangerous team. Barrow is eyeing a future as a college basketball player. Once you see him play, you’ll understand how realistic that vision is. Off the court, Barrow really wants to make his parents proud and be successful in life.
Clifford Barrow has been working to make his senior season a special one. He ran cross country in order to be a well conditioned athlete. Barrow has put in extra work before and after practice. He has also worked out at home in order to keep a ball in his hands and to continue to develop as a player.
Barrow has a lot to offer a program at the next level. He has the commitment to greatness and the work ethic that coaches at all levels want on their team. Coaches love shooters, and Barrow is just that. This skill should transfer well to the college game.
Clifford Barrow is an exceptional youmg man and a star in the making on the basketball court. He is one of the top unsigned seniors in Michigan and college coaches should see him play immediately.
Barrow is a motivated by his Mom and Dad:
“My mother because she’s been working hard all her life to provide for my family so I want to be the one to take all of that pressure off her. My dad because he was a real good high school and college basketball player but never got the chance to play at the professional level because of a crucial car accident.”