Taron Barker, a 6-foot point guard from Odessa (Texas) College, will begin an official recruiting visit to the University of Cincinnati Thursday night, Odessa assistant coach Matt Figger said Tuesday.

        UC is trying to find a point guard to replace sophomore Kenny Satterfield, who has told coach Bob Huggins he is turning pro.

        Barker, a native of Racine, Wis., averaged 12.8 points, 6.7 assists, 1.7 turnovers and 3.3 steals. He has visited Connecticut and Auburn the past two weeks and was offered scholarships by both, Figger said.

        “He's very cerebral,” Figger said of Barker. “He's a true point guard. He's not a combo guard.”

        Figger said Barker will need to take some summer classes but should be qualified academically, Figger said.

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