Dominick Barlow has had a rather unique path toward making it to the NBA.

However, he looks back fondly on that path that led him to his current NBA opportunity, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

As a freshman for St. Joseph’s Prep, Barlow saw his season cut short due to a torn labrum in his shoulder.

Upon going into his sophomore year, he transferred to Dumont High School closer to his native North Jersey.

After a dominant senior season, Barlow decided to forego a college career to sign with the Atlanta-based Overtime Elite basketball league for players between the ages of 16 to 20.

“My journey is a little unique because there’s no reference point of following guys,” said Barlow.

He performed very well, averaging 23.5 points and 9.2 rebounds in 40 games with the Elite during the 2021-22 season.

While he went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft, Barlow signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the first Overtime Elite player to make an NBA roster. 

Barlow, 20, credits those experiences for helping propel him to being the player he is today. 

“The NBA is like a dream,” he said, adding that he’s grateful for the opportunity.

Read more about Dominik Barlow’s path from St. Joe’s Prep to the NBA at The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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