Arthur Barclay (American politician)
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Arthur Barclay | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 5th district | |
| In office January 12, 2016 – June 18, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gilbert "Whip" Wilson |
| Succeeded by | William Spearman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1982 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Website | Legislative web page |
Arthur Barclay (born April 29, 1982) is an American former collegiate basketball player and Democratic Party politician who represented the 5th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from when he was sworn into office on January 12, 2016, until he resigned from office on June 18, 2018, after being charged with assault relating to domestic violence.[1]
A native of Camden, Barclay graduated from Camden High School as part of the class of 2000.[2] During his senior year, he was captain of the Camden Panthers basketball team that won the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions, defeating Seton Hall Preparatory School in the championship game by a score of 50–46; The 6-foot-8-inch (2.03 m) forward had 12 points and 14 rebounds in the win, with 27 points from teammate and future NBA player Dajuan Wagner.[3][4][5] Barclay scored 1,259 points in his high school career and was recognized in 2013 by inclusion in the South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame.[6]
John Calipari recruited Wagner to the University of Memphis in June 2000, simultaneously agreeing to give Barclay a scholarship position on the team.[7]
Barclay played for three years on the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team, averaging 2.6 points per game in the 2001–02 season, 2.1 points a game in 2003–04 and 2.1 points per game in 2004–05.[8] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Memphis.[9]
He has worked for the Camden County Department of Events and Community Outreach[9] and been an assistant basketball coach at Camden High School.[10]