Brooks Barnhizer
Created on 12/6/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 215
College: Northwestern
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 3/2/2002
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2025 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 44 by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Pros:
Decent shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker
Solid rebounder
Adequate defender
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can display spotty shot selection
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Brooks Barnhizer is a skilled swingman that currently plays for Northwestern. Though he doesn’t possess elite physical tools, he is a high IQ player that has been very productive for his team, and he is a skilled offensive player whose jump shot and feel for the game could enable him to compete for a roster spot in the NBA in the future.
Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12-6-24 Northwestern-Illinois Game via Big Ten Network
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