Dec 21, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) dunks the ball against the DePaul Blue Demons during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City Thunder Officially Sign Talented Scorer

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 2:57 PM ET

Brooks Barnhizer spent all four years of his college basketball career at Northwestern.

He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 17.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 41.4% from the field and 26.6% from the three-point range in 17 games.

Last month, Barnhizer was selected by the OKC Thunder in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Via OKC Thunder: "With the 44th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selects Brooks Barnhizer from @NUMensBball ⚡️"

With the 44th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selects Brooks Barnhizer from @NUMensBball ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/I3pE0fPBo1
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 27, 2025

The Thunder have now officially signed the 23-year-old to a two-way contract.

Via OKCThunder.com: "OKLAHOMA CITY, July 3, 2025 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Brooks Barnhizer to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released."