Scottie Barnes was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2021 NBA Draft. As a key player for the Raptors, in his rookie season, his exceptional performance earned him the NBA Rookie of the Year award. He continued showing his progress and received his first NBA All-Star selection in 2024, replacing Julius Randle. During the 2023-24 season, Barnes has averaged 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
Barnes played one season of college basketball at Florida State University before entering the NBA Draft. His performance in college made him one of the top prospects in the 2021 draft class. His basketball career began at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he earned All-Area second-team honors as a freshman. Barnes then transferred to NSU University School before finishing his high school career at Montverde Academy. At Montverde, he played alongside Cade Cunningham and Day'Ron Sharpe. Barnes was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked fourth in the 2020 class by ESPN.
Scottie Barnes Nationality
Scottie Barnes is an American basketball player who has represented the United States in multiple international competitions. His journey with USA Basketball began in 2017 when he joined the USA Men's U16 team. Barnes helped secure a gold medal at the 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, where the team achieved a perfect 5-0 record. In 2018, Barnes continued his success with the USA U17 team at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Argentina. He averaged 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, helping the team secure another gold medal with a 7-0 record.
Barnes' most impressive international performance came at the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup in Greece. He played all seven games, averaging 9.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 20.4 minutes per game while shooting 54.2% from the field. Though selected for the 2020 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team, Barnes couldn't participate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2024, he was named to the USA Men's National Team player pool.
Scottie Barnes' hometown
Scottie Barnes grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Scottie Barnes' birthplace
Scottie Barnes was born on August 1, 2001, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
FAQs on Scottie Barnes
A. Scottie Barnes averaged 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game in the season 2023-24.
A. Scottie Barnes plays as Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward in the NBA.
A. Scottie Barnes was drafted in the 2021 NBA Draft as the fourth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors.
A. Scottie Barnes attended Cardinal Newman in West Palm Beach, Florida, NSU University School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida and Florida State.
