Scottie Barnes facts for kids
Barnes with the Toronto Raptors in 2021
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| Small forward / shooting guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 1, 2001 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 237 lb (108 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Florida State (2020–2021) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2021–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2021–present | Toronto Raptors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Scott Wayne Barnes Jr. (born August 1, 2001), also known as Scottie Barnes, is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles.
In 2021, as a freshman, he earned special honors in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Toronto Raptors then chose him as the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Barnes was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022. In 2024, he was chosen to play in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, which was his first time being an All-Star.
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Scottie Barnes' High School Basketball Journey
Scottie Barnes started his high school basketball career at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a freshman, he was named a Freshman All-American. He helped his team achieve a 19–8 record.
After his first year, Barnes moved to NSU University School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There, he played with Vernon Carey Jr., another highly-rated player.
Winning Championships in High School
In his second year, Scottie helped his team win their first-ever Class 5A state title. They had an amazing record of 36 wins and only 2 losses. Barnes was named the most valuable player (MVP) at the City of Palms Classic tournament. He scored 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the final game.
In his third year, Barnes continued to lead his team to success. They won a second straight 5A state title. He averaged 13.1 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.
Joining Montverde Academy
For his senior year, Barnes transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. He joined other top players like Cade Cunningham. Many experts thought this team was one of the best high school basketball teams ever.
Montverde Academy finished the season with a perfect 25–0 record. They won games by a huge average of 39 points. Barnes averaged 11.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. He was named a first-team All-American by MaxPreps and Sports Illustrated. Barnes was also chosen for big games like the McDonald's All-American Game, but these were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Choosing a College Team
Scottie Barnes was considered one of the top basketball recruits in the country. On October 14, 2019, he decided to play college basketball for Florida State. He chose Florida State over other major schools like Kentucky.
Scottie Barnes' College Career at Florida State
On March 13, 2021, Barnes scored his highest points in college, with 21 points. This was during a close game against Georgia Tech in the ACC tournament championship.
As a freshman, he played very well. He averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. He earned several important awards:
- ACC Freshman of the Year (best first-year player)
- ACC Sixth Man of the Year (best player coming off the bench)
- Third-team All-ACC honors (one of the best players in the conference)
After his successful freshman year, on April 9, he decided to enter the 2021 NBA draft. This meant he would leave college early to become a professional player.
Scottie Barnes' Professional Basketball Career
Joining the Toronto Raptors (2021–present)
The Toronto Raptors picked Scottie Barnes as the fourth overall player in the 2021 NBA draft. Many people were surprised by this choice, as they expected the Raptors to pick another player. On August 8, 2021, Barnes officially signed his contract with the Raptors.
On October 20, Barnes played his first NBA game. He scored 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Just two days later, on October 22, he achieved his first career double-double. This means he had double-digit numbers in two different stats, scoring 25 points and getting 13 rebounds.
Throughout his first season, Barnes continued to impress. He set new career-highs in points several times. On March 18, he scored 31 points and had 17 rebounds in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA Rookie of the Year Award
Scottie Barnes played in all 74 games during his first season, starting every one. He finished the season averaging 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. He was one of the best rookies in the league.
On April 23, 2022, Barnes was named the NBA Rookie of the Year. This is a huge award given to the best first-year player in the NBA. He was the first Raptors player to win this award in 23 years, since Vince Carter won it in 1999.
Becoming an NBA All-Star
On November 4, 2022, Barnes achieved his first career triple-double. This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats: 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
On February 6, 2024, Scottie Barnes was chosen to play in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. He was selected as a replacement player due to injuries to other stars. This was his first time being an NBA All-Star. In the game, he scored 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and had 3 assists.
On July 8, 2024, Barnes signed a big contract extension with the Raptors. It was a 5-year deal worth $225 million, which could go up to $270 million. This made him the highest-paid player in the history of the Raptors team.
On December 3, 2024, Barnes scored a new career-high of 35 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers. He also had 9 rebounds and 6 assists in that game.
Scottie Barnes' National Team Career
Scottie Barnes has also played for the United States national basketball teams. He has won three gold medals in international competitions:
- In 2017, he won a gold medal at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Argentina.
- In 2018, he won another gold medal at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Argentina.
- In 2019, he won his third gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Greece.
He has been a key player for the United States in these tournaments.
Scottie Barnes' Personal Life
Scottie Barnes' father is from Jamaica, and many of his relatives live in Canada.
Scottie Barnes' Player Profile
Scottie Barnes is 6 feet 7 inches tall and has a long wingspan of 7 feet 3 inches. This long reach helps him guard many different positions on the court. Even though he is listed as a forward, he played as a guard in college. The Raptors also use him to help handle the ball and create plays for his teammates.
One area Barnes is working to improve is his 3-point shooting. He shot below 30% from three-point range in college and for his NBA career so far.
Images for kids
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Barnes with the Toronto Raptors in 2021
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Barnes with the Seminoles in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Scottie Barnes para niños
