Scouting Report - Harrison Barnes

Today, the NBA Draft Blog Scouting Report looks at one of the most-hyped high school players in recent memory, who also enjoyed 2 solid years at North Carolina – sophomore forward Harrison Barnes. Barnes put up good numbers, but that didn’t stop people who expected much more based on the recruiting experts. He has a NBA level offensive game, but is the complete package worth a lottery pick? Let’s take a look: Harrison Barnes, North Carolina – Sophomore Forward - 6'8, 215 17.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 43.8% FG, 72.3% FT, 35.8% 3FG Offense Perimeter Shooting- Barnes is a good perimeter shooter with excellent form and the ability to hit his jumper in a variety of ways. He has good range, has a high, quick release, and he does an excellent job having his body square before he shoots. He is an effective shooter of the pass or the dribble, and he does a great job using his dribble to create space for his shot. He can do a better job moving without the ball, especially coming ...