Outlook

Braijion Barnes is a high-level athlete capable of playing above the rim, who brings the ability to rebound, defend multiple positions and is a tough, physical player … Runs the floor exceptionally well and can finish in transition … A hard worker who never gives up and wants his team to succeed … Working hard to come back from an injury to be an important part of the team.

Freshman Year 2019-20

Played in 32 games, two as a starter … Averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebound and 1.8 assists … Shot 50.3 percent from the field (73-of-145) … Scored in double figures six times and had eight or nine points seven times … Began the season with nine points and six rebounds in a 115-56 win over Ottawa JV (11-1-19) … Followed with 10 points and four assists in a 95-82 win at Southeast (11-5-19) … Torched Central Methodist for a season high 15 points, hitting 6-of-9 shots with a trey, and two free throws (11-7-19) … Has a season high seven assists, five boards and four points in a 93-53 win over Ottawa JV (11-15-19) … Scored 11 points and pulled down a season high eight rebounds in an 81-64 win over Quakerdale Prep (11-16-19) … Had a line of 14 points, seven boards and five assists in a 105-69 win over Washburn JV (11-22-19) … Was 4-for-5 shooting and 3-of-3 at the line for 11 points in an 88-83 win over Sunrise Christian Academy (12-6-19) … Had nine points, five assists and four rebounds in an 89-61 win at Washburn JV (12-9-19) … Matches his season high of eight rebounds in an 82-65 loss at Kansas City Kansas (2-5-20) … Scored 14 points and dished out five assists in a 98-91 win over Kansas City Kansas (2-22-20) … Was 6-of-7 shooting, with two 3-pointers against the Blue Devils.

High School

Was a two-year starter and three-time letter winner for coach Toure Grimes at Piper High School, Kansas City, Kan. … Graduated 2019 … Was a two-time All-Frontier League selection … Earned second-team as a junior and honorable mention as a senior … Helped Piper capture its first Frontier League title and Kansas Class 4A State Tournament title by defeating Augusta 86-53, capping a 20-4 season his senior year … Tallied 12 points that included a rim rattling dunk, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block in the championship game … Averaged 12.0 points and 7.0 rebounds as a sophomore, 10.0 points and 9.0 rebounds as a junior and 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds his senior season … Played club basketball for the Kansas City Spurs coached by Don Weston from 2013-15, and Team KC coached by Derrick Jackson from 2015-18 …. Earned one varsity letter in track and field … Kansas scholar. 

Personal

Born Braijion Barnes on March 30, 2001, in Kansas City, Kan. … Nickname is Brai … Son of Brian Barnes and Shamera Jackson … Has a sister, Khayree, and brother, Derrick … Majoring in sports management … Also recruited by York University, Simpson College, University of Saint Mary, Fort Scott Community College and Kansas City Kansas Community College … Favorite foods are chicken and shrimp alfredo … Favorite fast food restaurants are Hawaiian Bros. … Favorite restaurant is Crazy Crab … Favorite TV shows are Malcolm in the Middle, That 70’s Show and Grey’s Anatomy … Favorite movie is Spiderman … Favorite sports movie is Space Jam … Favorite actors are Michael B. Jordan and Denzel Washington … Favorite book is Hunger Games … Favorite music entertainers are Juice Wrld, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug and Lil Baby … Favorite cartoon characters are Tom and Jerry … Favorite athlete is LeBron James … Favorite sports team is the Golden State Warriors … His greatest sports moment was dunking on someone from nearly the free throw line … The best player he has played against are University of Kansas guards Christian Braun and Tyon Grant Foster, and University of Omaha guard Marco Smith … A notable alumnus from his school is Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet.