Brooks Barnhizer Grades & Analysis — SF | Oklahoma City Thunder

Height

6'6"

Weight

230 lbs

Age

College

Northwestern

Draft

2025, Rd 2, #14

Experience

0 yrs

C-

Below average

CVI

Bottom 5%

Sentiment

Bottom 20%Performance

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Fan Verdict

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Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		35	1.3	1.8	0.5	0.2	0.1	38.0%	29.4%	66.7%
2025-26		36	1.3	1.8	0.5

Recent Games

Date	OPP	Result	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	+/-
Mon, 4/13	vs PHX	L 103-135	26	5	2	1	2	1	2-8	1-4	-22
Sat, 4/11	@ DEN	L 107-127	33	14

Performance Analysis

#85 of 119 Small Forwards

FCA+

Brooks Barnhizer earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 35 games, Brooks is contributing 1.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his role. Brooks's best relative area is FG% at 38.0, though it still falls below the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.3 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Brooks ranks 85th. At 24, Brooks is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Current Sentiment

Very Negative

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Barnhizer is a drafted prospect with developmental potential but struggling early production. Media focuses on skill gaps, particularly jump shooting, limiting immediate NBA viability. OKC's investment suggests front office confidence in long-term trajectory and raw tools. Current C- performance and low efficiency metrics create legitimate concerns about NBA fit. Rookie status provides patience, but he must improve significantly to secure rotation minutes.

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