Low-usage Utah State guard who brings high-IQ playmaking and disruptive defense
Barnes’ value is less about scoring volume and more about connective play: in 2024-25 at Utah State, he averaged 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals and just 0.8 turnovers in 11.4 minutes per game, while hitting 34.5% from three. He also helped the Aggies win the Mountain West regular-season and tournament titles and reach the NCAA Tournament, and his high school résumé shows true point-guard instincts with 934 career assists and 320 steals. He fits best as a steady, defense-first guard who raises the floor without needing touches.[1][10][14]
