Harrison Barnes

Professional Basketball Player

American Ames, Iowa

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/05/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceAmes, Iowa

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryHarrison Bryce Jordan Barnes is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels before being selected by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft with the seventh overall pick.
Notable Achievements
  • NBA Champion with Golden State Warriors (2015)
  • Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA (2016)
  • Ranked nation's top player in class of 2010 by ESPNU
  • 2012–13 NBA All-Rookie First Team

Physical Stats & More

Height6'7" to 6'8"
Weight225 lbs
PositionForward
Jersey Number40
Current TeamSan Antonio Spurs

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeUniversity of North Carolina
MajorBusiness Administration
Honors
  • Academic All-Conference honors
  • Advanced Placement Scholar
  • Honor roll all four years

Personal Life

ReligionDevout Christian
Interests
  • Reading
  • Trying new restaurants
  • Traveling the world
Hobbies
  • Saxophone player
  • School choir member
  • High jump and long jump competitor
Community Involvement
  • Philanthropist
  • Member of DECA (marketing and management club)
  • Member of SHEPH (students helping to eliminate poverty and hunger)
  • Participated in local food drives
  • Worked with Ronald McDonald House
  • Led weekly Bible study

Relationships & More

StatusHusband and Father

Career

Draft2012 NBA Draft, Round 1, Pick 7 (Golden State Warriors)
Teams
  • Golden State Warriors
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Sacramento Kings
Career Highlights
  • NBA Championship 2015
  • 2016 Summer Olympics Gold Medal (Team USA third consecutive gold)
  • 2012–13 NBA All-Rookie First Team

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. From small town of Ames, Iowa
2. One of most celebrated student athletes in Iowa history
3. Became NBA champion by age 23
4. Inspirational public speaker and philanthropist
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