Deon Barrett’s bursty shooting made him a dangerous UTEP guard
Deon Barrett’s best trait was his shot-making: in the 2016-17 season at UTEP, he hit 39.7% from three and even delivered a 25-point outburst at New Mexico, showing real microwave scoring upside[1][2]. He also played like a connector guard, averaging 0.9 assists against just 0.5 turnovers and giving UTEP reliable minutes off the bench as a freshman[1][2]. Scouts described him as quick, athletic, and a strong shooter, with enough energy to swing momentum when he got rolling[9].
