PF Barksdale One of State’s Top Rising Juniors

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Only twelve rising juniors were selected to participate in last week’s NBAPA Top 100 Camp. One of the two state of Virginia rising juniors included George Washington (Danville, VA) standout C.J. Barksdale , a 6-7, 195-pound forward who is one of the Commonwealth’s top prospects in the 2011 class.

“It is really an honor that I was picked to come here and play against all these excellent players. I’m just happy and honored,” Barksdale said.

As a sophomore this past season, Barksdale averaged 18 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks per game. Primarily a power forward at the NBAPA Top 100, he hopes to develop more small forward skills in the coming years. He is not sure what position he might end up playing on the college level.

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