If Will Barton’s play during the opening night of the 7th annual Pangos All-American Camp is any indication of what’s in store for the future, opponents had better watch out because the 6-foot-6 guard from Lake Clifton High in Baltimore, Maryland, is for real.
Saturday’s afternoon session from Long Beach, Ca., starts in a couple of hours, and it will be interesting to see if Barton can duplicate the dazzling all-around effort this time around. My guess is, yes, especially after watching the way he toyed with defenders yesterday.
This senior-to-be has the ability to take people off the dribble, get into the paint and finish strong, with either hand, I might add. Furthermore, Barton has shown the penchant for hitting open jumpers from out on the perimeter when given the opportunity.
Powerhouse programs such as Georgetown, Kansas, Kentucky and Memphis have offered him a scholarship. And there figures to be plenty of other interested scouts in attendance today and Sunday, each, no doubt, hoping to catch a glimpse of Barton at his best.


Barton was wrapped up for Kentucky before they hauled in a bunch of blue-chippers. His camp kind of wants him to be the centerpiece at the next level. It’ll be interesting to see if he stays with his original choice (Kentucky).
When I say “wrapped up” and “choice” I mean he was a heavy lean.