BROOKS BARNHIZER NEWS

Out for exhibition game Barnhizer (foot) is out for Northwestern's exhibition game Wednesday against Lewis, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Even though a previous Rothstein post assured Barnhizer would be available for the beginning of Northwestern's 2024-25 season, his latest news puts at least a slight damper on that possibility. The senior is doing non-contact work with less than one week before NU's regular-season campaign begins with a Nov. 4 game against Lehigh.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will be ready by start of season Barnhizer (foot) will be ready by the beginning of Northwestern's 2024-25 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact While not cleared just yet, Barnhizer will be in just over a month, when Northwestern's 2024-25 team begins its regular season Nov. 4 against Lehigh. The senior guard broke out during their 2023-24 campaign with averages of 14.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.2 three-pointers made across his 34 games started, all career bests. Unlike last season, when it was relatively unclear how much of an impact Barnhizer would have, he is the Wildcats' most proving option going into their upcoming campaign.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured wearing protective boot Barnhizer was pictured wearing a protective boot around one of his feet, SB Nation reports.

Impact Northwestern's basketball players and staff took a team picture to commemorate their last day at Venice. Barnhizer was pictured wearing a protective boot around his right foot, which indicates that the senior is traveling around Italy and explains why he cannot play any games.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't feature in Foreign Tour Barnhizer (undisclosed) won't travel with Northwestern for their preseason Foreign Tour as a precautionary measure.

Impact It's unclear what kind of injury Barnhizer is dealing with, but the team is taking the safe approach in this one. He's expected to play a prominent role for Northwestern on offense, but the Wildcats will not risk him during the Foreign Tour through Italy and Greece. Barnhizer should be a regular source of scoring for Northwestern once the season starts after averaging 14.6 points and 7.5 rebounds across 34 starts in his breakout 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will withdraw from draft Barnhizer will withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Impact Barnhizer withdrawing from the 2024 NBA Draft indicates he will enroll at Northwestern again, considering he never entered the NCAA's transfer portal before it closed. The junior forward broke out during his 2023-24 season, one in which he averaged 14.6 points and 7.5 rebounds across 34 starts. With that campaign completed and officially under his belt, expectations will be sky-high out of Barnhizer, especially now that the Wildcats no longer have Boo Buie as their lead guy.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Barnhizer's Career-High Leads Northwestern Past Penn State Brooks Barnhizer scored a career-high 23 points and helped Northwestern overcome a 10-point second half deficit to defeat the Penn State Nit...

APRIL 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Notches double-double in win Barnhizer closed Friday's 77-65 OT victory over Florida Atlantic with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 45 minutes.

Impact Barnhizer posted his tenth double-double of the season, closing with 13 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, a block and two steals during Friday's win over FAU. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all 33 games this season, averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks on 36.7 minutes per game, Barnhizer and the Wildcats will match up with UConn this Sunday for a chance to make it to the Sweet 16 should they knock off the tournament favorite.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 23 in rout Barnhizer accumulated 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 90-66 win over Minnesota.

Impact Barnhizer cashed in 7-of-14 looks from the field, closing with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals during Saturday's win over the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all 31 games this season, averaging 14.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals on 36.4 minutes per game. Barnhizer and the Wildcats, who earned a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament, will play their next game on Friday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points against Iowa Barnhizer ended Saturday's 87-80 loss to Iowa with 20 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes.

Impact Barnhizer knocked down 7-of-14 looks from the field, closing with 20 points, six rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block during Saturday's loss against the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-6 junior has been on a roll for the Wildcats, averaging 17.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, two assists, 1.3 steals and two blocks across Northwestern's last three games. Barnhizer will look to help Northwestern get back on track when they travel to Michigan State on Wednesday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Second-consecutive double-double Barnhizer finished with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 80-68 victory over Nebraska.

Impact Barnhizer logged another strong outing against the Cornhuskers on Wednesday night, closing with 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals. The 6-foot-6 junior has been on a roll since mid-January, averaging 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.8 blocks across Northwestern's last 10 games. Barnhizer and the Wildcats, who have charged up the Big Ten standings, will look to stay on track against Penn State on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in loss Barnhizer had 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT loss to Minnesota.

Impact Barnhizer closed Saturday's loss against the Golden Gophers with 11 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, marking his third double-double of the season. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 14.5 points 6.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals, nearly doubling his 2022 production. Barnhizer and the Wildcats (15-7) will look to bounce back against Nebraska on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another big outing Barnhizer notched 23 points (9-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 44 minutes during Wednesday's 96-91 OT win over Illinois.

Impact Barnhizer continues to step up as the second option alongside Boo Buie, averaging 19 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.7 blocks across Northwestern's last six games. With the 6-foot-6 junior taking on a more prominent scoring role, the Wildcats have gone 4-2 in their last six outings.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Forces five turnovers against Maryland Barnhizer registered 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and five steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 72-69 win over Maryland.

Impact Barnhizer logged a stellar outing Wednesday, closing with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and five steals against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all 17 games this season, averaging 13.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals on 35.5 minutes per game. Barnhizer and the Wildcats will look to stay hot against Nebraska this Saturday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Barnhizer leads Northwestern against No. 15 Wisconsin after 23-point outing

Northwestern faces the No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers after Brooks Barnhizer scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 76-72 victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooks Barnhizer's Career-High Leads Northwestern Past Penn State Brooks Barnhizer scored a career-high 23 points and helped Northwestern overcome a 10-point second half deficit to defeat the Penn State Nit...

JANUARY 11 • 247SPORTS.COM

Another near double-double Wednesday Barnhizer finished Wednesday's 65-46 victory over Arizona State with 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in 40 minutes.

Impact Barnhizer logged an efficient outing, cashing in 7-of-13 looks from the field on route to a 16-point and nine-rebound finish against the Sun Devils. The 6-foot-6 junior has been a solid addition to the Wildcats' starting lineup in 2023 after coming off the bench last season. Through 11 starts, Barnhizer is averaging 13.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, two steals and one block on 35.7 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barnhizer scores 18, Northwestern rolls in the beginning to defeat Rhode Island 72-61 Brooks Barnhizer scored 18 points, Northwestern had a huge opening run, and the Wildcats defeated Rhode Island 72-61 on the opening day of t...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Barnhizer scores 18, Northwestern rolls in the beginning to defeat Rhode Island 72-61

Brooks Barnhizer scored 18 points, Northwestern had a huge opening run, and the Wildcats defeated Rhode Island 72-61 on the opening day of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern, Rhode Island looking to remain unbeaten Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) controls the ball against Boise State Broncos guard Mar...

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Expected to start in 2023-24 Northwestern coach Chris Collins said Wednesday that he plans to start Barnhizer as a small-ball power forward during the 2023-24 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Barnhizer came off the bench in all of his 34 appearances last season. The junior forward appears set to see increased playing time from his 24.5 minutes per game from 2022-23.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barnhizer sparks Northwestern to 65-53 victory over Rutgers

Sophomore guard Brooks Barnhizer came off the bench to score 16 points and grab 10 rebounds for his first career double-double, leading Northwestern to a 65-53 victory over Rutgers...

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 19 points in loss Barnhizer notched 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 68-65 OT loss to Penn State.

Impact Barnhizer helped keep his team in the contest but a home loss couldn't be avoided. He's still scored at least 11 points in four straight games and is a nice asset off the bench for a good Wildcats squad.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE