Diane Barnes gave Miami a rugged frontcourt presence with elite rebounding instincts
Barnes was a steady, physical forward for Miami, and in the 2009-10 ACC season she was the Hurricanes’ second-best rebounder at 9.7 boards per game, a clear sign she could change possession battles and do the dirty work that doesn’t always show up in scoring columns. She also brought proven efficiency from junior-college play, where she averaged better than 10 points while shooting above 55 percent. For a team needing toughness, interior rebounding, and low-maintenance production, she fit as a high-motor role player rather than a primary scorer.
