Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes was born on August 1, 2001. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Scottie Barnes
Scott Wayne Barnes Jr. (born August 1, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the league, he is known for his versatility, shot-blocking, and playmaking. Barnes attended Cardinal Newman High School in his hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida, before transferring to NSU University School. He later attended Montverde Academy, where he was rated a consensus five-star recruit and among the top players in the 2020 class by major recruiting services in his senior year. He played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles and was named the conference rookie of the year in 2021. Selected with the fourth overall pick by the Raptors in the 2021 NBA draft, Barnes was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022. After a relatively disappointing second season, he had a breakout year in 2024, when he received his first All-Star selection and the Raptors pivoted to him as their franchise player. As the Raptors became competitive again after a rebuild, Barnes received his second All-Star selection and his first on an All-Defensive Team in 2026. He is regarded as a versatile player, capable of playmaking, ball-handling, and many defensive functions, although his jump shot has been an area of criticism.