Lake Clifton grad Will Barton ruled eligible by NCAA
Former Lake Clifton shooting guard Will Barton has won his appeal with the NCAA and will be eligible to play for Memphis this season. 
The NCAA had ruled the 2009 Baltimore Sun All-Metro Player of the Year ineligible earlier this month. Barton graduated from Lake Clifton in August 2009 – two months after his classmates – before spending a post-grad year at Brewster (N.H.) Academy. The NCAA later enacted a rule that required players to finish four years of high school in eight semesters.
"Obviously, we are very pleased with the decision from the NCAA that clears Will for competition this season," Memphis coach Josh Pastner said in a news release. "We continued to provide additional documentation to the NCAA for its review, which is part of its routine process."
Barton averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in his lone season at Lake Clifton, teaming with younger brother and fellow Memphis freshman Antonio to lead the Lakers to an undefeated season and the Class 3A state championship. A five-star prospect, Barton was ranked Scout.com's No. 1 shooting guard for the class of 2010.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kim Hairston / March 14, 2009
Comments
Matt-
I was wondering about some of the 2011 blue chippers.
When is another "high volume" period as far as LOI's?
And has MD strengthened its' position with anyone?
Brown, Hopkins, Hubert, etc.?
Posted by: Ryan | August 22, 2010 5:04 AM
Mmmmm interesting...Can you see a UMaryland recruit become mysteriously eligible out of nowhere???
Posted by: B Wilson | August 22, 2010 1:06 PM
Ryan -- Players in the 2011 class can start taking official visits in September, so you'll probably start seeing a flurry of commitments then. Brown is no longer considering Maryland, while Hopkins and Hubert are still listing the Terps. UM's in a really good spot with Faust and Greg Lewis.
B Wilson -- It would have been pretty ridiculous for the NCAA to not reverse Barton's appeal, considering the rule was put into place after he had finished high school.
Posted by: Matt Bracken | August 22, 2010 3:57 PM