Michael J. Garrow Inducted into Eastern Connecticut State University Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame

Michael J. Garrow, a legendary figure in Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) men's basketball history, has been selected for induction into the ECSU Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. Garrow, the first National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-America in the program's history, was a key contributor to the team's success during his five-year playing career, from 2009 to 2014. He was a dominant force on the court, earning numerous accolades, including being named the program's first participant to the NABC/Reese's Senior College All-Star Game as one of Division III's top 18 seniors.

Garrow's impressive career statistics include being tied for ninth all-time with 1,312 points, with 963 of those points coming in his final two seasons. He also holds the record for most free throws made in a season with 156 and second all-time in free throw attempts with 460. During his time at ECSU, the team achieved remarkable success, winning ten of 14 ECAC and NCAA postseason tournament games, capturing its first LEC tournament title, and earning two LEC regular-season titles. Garrow's dedication and hard work earned him numerous awards and recognition, including being named the program's Male Athlete of the Year and Little East Conference Player of the Year.

Key Takeaways:

• Michael J. Garrow is the first NABC All-America in the history of Eastern Connecticut State University men's basketball program.
• Garrow was a dominant force on the court, earning numerous accolades, including being named the program's first participant to the NABC/Reese's Senior College All-Star Game.
• Garrow holds numerous records, including being tied for ninth all-time with 1,312 points, 963 of which came in his final two seasons, and second all-time in free throw attempts with 460.
• During his time at ECSU, the team achieved remarkable success, winning ten of 14 ECAC and NCAA postseason tournament games.
• Garrow's dedication and hard work earned him the program's Male Athlete of the Year and Little East Conference Player of the Year awards.

Statistics:

• Garrow averaged 17.5 points per game, second in the LEC.
• He was second on the team with a 7.6 rebounding mark and 81.3 free-throw percentage.
• Garrow concluded his 121-game career tied for ninth all-time with 1,312 points.
• Only 68 of his career points came on three-point field goals.
• He averaged over 20 points and ten rebounds per game in the 2017-18 season with UCD Marian in Dublin.
• Garrow was named first-team Irish Super League for one of three times in his career and Player-of-the-Month for both November and December.

Sources:

• Eastern Connecticut State University Athletics, "Michael J. Garrow Selected for Induction into the Eastern Connecticut State University Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame" (unavailable online, exact source format and link as provided in the original text)
• Eastern Connecticut State University Athletics, "Men's Basketball - Bio: Michael J. Garrow" (unavailable online, exact source format and link as provided in the original text)
• Garrow's personal account, "My time in Ireland was the continuation of a basketball journey that started at Terryville and Eastern," (exact source as mentioned in the original text)