High School Coach on Pitt Commit Marlon Barnes: ‘The Sky is the Limit'

Posted Jan 14, 2022
On Sunday, the Pitt Panthers landed a commitment from 2023 4-star basketball recruit Marlon Barnes out of Brush High School. Barnes is a 6-foot-6 wing from Cleveland, Ohio. Just four months ago, Barnes was ranked as high as No. 60 in the nation, according to 247 Sports, in the 2023 class. Now, his highest ranking can be found on Rivals at No. 79. (Pittsburgh Sports Now)

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