Harlem Globetrotter Jason Barrera Makes a Rebound

After losing his father at a young age and facing a debilitating injury, Elmsford’s Jason Barrera fought his way back to become a Harlem Globetrotter.

Jason Barrera never let adversity stand in his way. Although the Elmsford local lost his father at a young age, he was soon making waves in the world of college basketball — that is, before he suffered a devastating injury. Undaunted, Barrera clawed his way back to stardom, first teaching kids’ basketball and then, after winning two slam-dunk contests, playing his way onto the Harlem Wizards. Today, Barrera travels the world as a member of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters. We caught up with the baller to get a sense of where he has been and what his achievements mean to him. Read the whole story HERE.