Picked fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2021, Scottie Barnes has established himself as one of the key players on the Raptors roster. Known for his great two-way ability, Barnes averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game in his rookie NBA season.
Barnes began his basketball career at Cardinal Newman High School, where he earned All-Area second team and freshman All-American honors. He then shifted to NSU University School, where he played his sophomore and junior seasons. In those two years, Barnes led NSU to two consecutive 5A State Championships.
To further bolster his prospects, Barnes joined the Montverde academy and played alongside future NBA stars Cade Cunningham and Day’Ron Sharpe. He graduated from Montverde as a consensus five-star recruit and on November 13, 2019, signed the letter of intent with the Florida State Seminoles. After a standout freshman season at Florida State, Barnes declared for the 2021 NBA Draft.
In 20 games so far in the 2023/24 season, Barnes is averaging 19.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.
Scottie Barnes Height
Scottie Barnes is 6 feet 7 inches tall. His length allows him to excel in various aspects of his game such as rebounding and contesting shots. Barnes is averaging 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game so far in the 2023/24 season.
Scottie Barnes Weight
Barnes weighs 227 pounds (102 kg). His size enhances his ability to drive past defenders, allowing him to maintain balance while finishing through contact in the paint.
Barnes is skilled at playing through contact and uses this to draw fouls in his favor. His agility also helps him in scoring off-the-dribble and making clever passes that turn into assists.
Scottie Barnes Wingspan
Barnes’ wingspan measures 7 feet 3 inches in length. Those long arms allow Barnes to serve both as a rim protector and perimeter defender, where he can guard shooters up close and limit their accuracy. It also helps him block shots and make crucial steals, creating fast-break opportunities for his team.
Offensively, his extended wingspan allows for elevated shot release when shooting pull-up jumpers or finishing close to the rim.
FAQs
A. Born on August 1, 2001, Barnes is 22 years old.
A. Barnes was born in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A. Barnes is set to earn $8 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. Barnes wears jersey #4 jersey for the Toronto Raptors.
