Ken Barlow (basketball)
Kenneth Barlow (born September 20, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. Barlow graduated from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1964 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cathedral (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Notre Dame (1982–1986) |
| NBA draft | 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1986–2002 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 8 |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1987 | Tracer Milano |
| 1987–1990 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1990–1993 | PAOK |
| 1993–1994 | Pfizer Reggio Calabria |
| 1994 | Benetton Treviso |
| 1995–1996 | Olimpia Pistoia |
| 1997–1999 | Snai Montecatini |
| 1999–2000 | Dinamo Sassari |
| 2000–2002 | Mabo Livorno |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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College career
Barlow played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame, with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
He served as team captain his final two seasons, while helping the Irish to two NCAA tournament berths (1985, 1986), and a runner-up finish at the 1984 National Invitation Tournament (NIT).
Professional career
After college, Barlow was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers, in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the 1986 NBA draft.
Some of the clubs that he played with in Europe include: Olimpia Milano, Maccabi Tel Aviv, PAOK, Pfizer Reggio Calabria, Benetton Treviso, Olimpia Pistoia, and Mabo Livorno.
Personal life
Ken has two sons, who both played college basketball: Kelsey Barlow, who played at Purdue and UIC, and Keenan, who played for Indiana State and Tiffin. He also has a cousin, Ashley Barlow, who tri-captained the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team, in 2009 and 2010. She played for Notre Dame from 2007–2010.
Ken is now a minister, at a local church in Indianapolis.
Awards and accomplishments
- McDonald's All-American: (1982)
- EuroLeague Champion: (1987)
- 3× EuroLeague Finalist: (1987, 1988, 1989)
- Italian League Champion: (1987)
- Italian Cup Winner: (1987)
- 3× EuroLeague Final Four Participant: (1988, 1989, 1993)
- 3× Israeli League Champion: (1988, 1989, 1990)
- 2× Israeli State Cup Winner: (1989, 1990)
- Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer: (1991)
- FIBA European Cup (FIBA Saporta Cup) Champion: (1991)
- FIBA European Cup (FIBA Saporta Cup) Finalist: (1992)
- Greek League Champion: (1992)
External links
- FIBA Europe Profile
- Italian League Profile (in Italian) Retrieved 11 August 2015