Prospect Spotlight: AJ Barden Jr. (2020)
AJ Barden Jr. Is a talented senior that’s shown next level potential this season. He’s a combo forward that attends Detroit Pershing. Scouts, fans, and college coaches should pay attention to him and his game as the season plays out. Barden Jr. is…
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Continue ReadingAJ Barden Jr. Is a talented senior that’s shown next level potential this season. He’s a combo forward that attends Detroit Pershing. Scouts, fans, and college coaches should pay attention to him and his game as the season plays out.
Barden Jr. is a skilled basketball player. His game revolves around his defense. He’s a versatile defender, having the ability to guard multiple positions. Barden Jr. is active on the glass on both ends of the floor. He’s a physical player that takes pride in protecting the rim. Barden Jr. can score inside and out. He’s particularly adept at finishing at the basket.
Barden Jr. is always focused on improving. He’s currently focused on improving his scoring and physical conditioning. Barden Jr. feels that the more he can score in an efficient manner, the better for his team. He wants to be in good enough condition that he can play the entire game effectively for his team.
Barden Jr. appreciates all that basketball provides. He considers it his best moment every time he puts on a jersey. “God gave me that ability to play the game so I never want to take it for granted and I am forever grateful everytime I am on the floor.” Barden Jr. is the type of player that looks forward to every game, from a scrimmage to a big rivalry matchup.
AJ Barden Jr. has a lot to offer to a team at the next level. Obviously his skill set is valuable, but there’s much more. He’s a coachable player that has an extreme drive and determination. Barden Jr. wants to get better and is willing to put in the work necessary to do so.
Barden Jr. has goals that he wants to achieve. He wants to see a championship and is willing to do what’s needed to make that happen. Barden Jr. is striving to get better every day to reach that goal. His long term goals are focused on his family. “My long term goals on and off the court are just to be successful in whatever God has planned for me. I just want to be successful and make my family proud while allowing my younger brother to see that anything is possible as long as you are committed and determined to be great.”
AJ Barden Jr. is on a path to success both on and off the court. He is motivated to be great in all that he does. “My greatest motivation is my parents, my siblings, and myself. My parents always motivate me to get up and go get it because nothing is ever going to come to someone who is not applying themselves. My siblings motivate me because there’s so many of us and all of us have different aspirations and goals and continue to push each other everyday to be great while supporting each other. I’m a firm believer that no one can motivate me like myself. Success is what motivates me. Knowing that my hard work and perseverance will help me achieve great success is what keeps me going.”