Derrick Barden’s two-way forward game still stands out for Northern Colorado
Derrick Barden has been a high-impact Northern Colorado forward, producing efficient scoring and rebounding with a proven nose for the glass; in his listed season stats, he averaged 13.8 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 57.5% from the field, and UNC notes he once ranked 22nd nationally in field-goal percentage and led the Bears in scoring while finishing in double figures in 27 of 32 games.[1][6] His calling card is physical, reliable frontcourt production rather than flash, and that kind of steady, efficient presence is valuable if a team wants toughness, paint scoring, and rebound control.[1][6][8]
