Liam Langridge-Barker Explained

Liam Langridge-Barker
Number:17
Position:Guard
Height Ft:5
Height In:8
League:National Basketball League
Team:Worcester Wolves
Birth Date:28 November 1999
Birth Place:Walton-on-Thames, London, England
Nationality:British
College:Three Rivers Academy (2017–2018)
Plymouth Marjon University (2019–2022)
Career Start:2018
Years1:2018–2019
Team1:Surrey Scorchers
Years2:2019–2021
Years3:2021–2022
Team3:Plymouth City Patriots
Years4:2022–
Team4:Worcester Wolves

Liam Langridge-Barker (born 28 November 1999) is a British professional basketball player who currently plays for the Worcester Wolves.

College career

Langridge-Barker played for the Three Rivers Academy in the Academy Basketball League.[1] In 2017, the school announced a partnership with the Surrey Scorchers to become the club's new youth academy.[2] As a result, Scorchers head coach Creon Raftopoulos also joined the team as assistant coach.
Liam graduated from Three Rivers Academy in 2019, choosing to study for a Business degree at Plymouth Marjon University.

Professional career

In 2018, Raftopoulos signed Langridge-Barker for the Surrey Scorchers in the British Basketball League.[3] Following the end of the 2018–19 season, Liam and the Scorchers parted ways.

Liam has signed with Plymouth Raiders for the 2019–20 (whilst also attending Plymouth Marjon University).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Three Rivers Academy. eabl.org. English Academy Basketball League. 25 September 2018.
  2. News: Scorchers launch youth academy. 20 June 2017. Surrey Scorchers. 25 September 2018.
  3. Web site: Liam Langridge-Barker. www.bbl.org.uk. British Basketball League. 23 September 2018.