Previewing Jordan Barnett (by: Chris Flanagan)

[HornSports Staff]

Jordan Barnett (6'6", 205 lbs, Small Forward #33)

Twitter: @JBounce33

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Outlook for Jordan Barnett:

The Forward position is loaded with talented players, so it's going to be tough for true freshman Jordan Barnett to find playing time for the Texas Longhorns. His talent is undeniable, so he will get playing time this season, the question is how much? I expect him in the first 4 game to get around 5-7 minutes per game while the team gets use to different rotations. Then, after the 2K Classic, I expect him to get around 10-15 minutes per game to get him more acclimated to the style that Rick Barnes wants him to play. Once Big 12 season arrives in early January, I expect him to be a solid contributor but one that will fill minutes for Myles Turner or Jonathan Holmes if they get tired, or in foul trouble.

I haven't seen anything that would show me that he is ready to be a consistent starter in college basketball yet, and he doesn't have to be. Barnett would be well-served to learn from senior Jonathan Holmes and junior Connor Lammert...when your number is called, perform at a high level, coming sit on the bench. Perhaps the most important thing for Barnett this season is to cherish the position he's in and absorb everything.


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