Brooks Barnhizer

About

Former three-star recruit that played college basketball at Northwestern University from 2021 until 2025. As a junior at Northwestern, he earned All-Big Ten honors. He was later drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder as a second rounder in 2025.

Before Fame

During his senior season at Lafayette Jefferson High School, he was considered the fifth best player in the state of Indiana. At the time, he was also considered the 25th best player at his position in his class. 

Trivia

Despite being a guard, he is the only player in Big Ten history to average over 14.5+ points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5+ steals, and 0.5+ blocks per game for a single season. His career-high 255 rebounds, is also the second most in Northwestern's program history. 

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Lafayette, Indiana.

Associated With

He was selected during the 2025 NBA Draft just like Dylan Harper.