Nano Barrantes brings serious length, rebounding bite, and stretch-forward upside to UIC
Nano Barrantes is a 6-10 freshman/sophomore forward for UIC from Des Moines who arrives with a proven high-school production profile: in the 2024-25 season at Grand View Christian, he averaged 21.0 points, 14.1 rebounds, and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting .622 from the field, and UIC has specifically called out his versatility as a big who can shoot the 3 and score on the block[1][2]. That combo makes him intriguing as a fit for teams that want a physical frontcourt piece with rim protection, rebounding, and floor-spacing potential—basically, a big who can do a little bit of everything and make opponents miserable.
