Tuff Barnes - 2012

Tuff Barnes is a physical face up post man who has a high work ethic on and off the court. At 6'6, Tuff is physical and uses his frame well to get position on his defenders. He is quick enough to defend on the perimeter, and is an above average rebounder. Tuff finishes around the rim well, and crashes the offensive glass efficiently. Tuff is long, which helps defensively, and can hit the mid range jump shot with consistency. He prefers to face the basket, but also is effective on the low block with his back to the glass. Tuff also runs the floor extremely well for a post player. Tuff is a low risk, high reward player because of his height, frame, and mindset. he will be a consistent and solid player at the D2 or NAIA level.

This season with Westwind Prep, Tuff needs to get stronger and work on his quickness. He needs to add about 15 lbs to his frame to get up to 210lbs to be more effective, and to withstand the beating that posts take during a collegiate season. Tuff has been well coached in the Scottsdale Christian system, but needs to become quicker in order to guard more athletic, face up 3-4s on the perimeter.

With Tuff, you know what you're going to get. He is a hard working forward who listens and gives maximum effort. Tuff is a smart player who has good reactionary skills and reads plays well. He will rebound the ball, defend a variety of spots, and will be effective in a variety of offensive situations.

Tuff has recieved interest from quality schools at the D2-NAIA levels. He would prefer to stay on the west coast, and hopes to find a spot in a University or Christian School in California. Moving outside the west coast is not a deal breaker for Tuff, as he understands the right fit may be elsewhere. Tuff is currently recieving the heaviest interest from San Diego Christian.

For more information on Tuff, please contact me at adam.desautels@westwindacademy.org