The athlete
A legacy
in Chester.
Fareed “Skip” Burton Jr. is a point guard for Rowan College, carrying a Chester basketball story shaped by preparation, defensive pride, and a willingness to take the shot when the moment asks for it.
Current chapter
Rowan
College.
The college chapter keeps the same position and point of view: point guard, floor reader, teammate. The work keeps moving.
- Name
- Fareed
Burton Jr. - Known as
- Skip
- Role
- Point
guard - From
- Chester,
Pennsylvania
High school legacy
The
receipts.
Three-time Del-Val champion
Burton led the Chester High School Clippers to three consecutive Delaware Valley League titles.
PIAA District 1
In March 2021, Chester played the District 1 5A final at home for the first time in school history. Burton helped lock down an emotional championship win in front of the hometown crowd.
State tournament overtime
Against Crestwood, crucial fourth-quarter field goals fueled a comeback. Burton then sank a go-ahead three-pointer in overtime and hit free throws to seal the win.
Three-point sniper
The Clippers’ leading three-point shooter, he stretched the floor and broke open tight playoff zones with his outside accuracy.
See the floor
From the Clippers banner to Rowan College, Skip’s game is built around the point guard’s job: see the floor, make the read, and bring the team with you.
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