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BOYS BASKETBALL

Bowen Born

Guard
NORWALK HS
NORWALK, IOWA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

37.4

Points per game

4.7

Rebounds per game

4.1

Assists per game

2.2

Steals per game
“I’ve never coached against anyone with as much relentlessness and toughness as Bowen Born. He’s always in attack mode. We've tried every defense known to man to slow him down and none of them have worked. His skill set is at an elite level. He has unlimited range from the outside and his ability to finish at the rim as a guard is remarkable.”
Brett Watson
Head Coach Head coach at Indianola High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 165-pound senior guard had led the Warriors to a 22-3 record and the Class 3A state tournament at the time of his selection. Born averaged 37.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.2 steals through 25 games. The Class 3A Player of the Year, he is a two-time First Team All-State honoree.

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Academic Achievement

Born has maintained a 3.57 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Northern Iowa this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A mentor for younger children in the community, Born has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics.