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At Charlotte:
Grew taller (1.5") and stronger during red-shirt season ... came in at 6-5 and now stands 6-6.5 ... a perimeter shooter by trade, his increased size makes him a more versatile option.
At Victory Christian High:
Keyed Victory Christian's run to the 2007 National Association of Christian Athletes (NACA) National Championship ... a first team all-state choice, he also led Mike Pratt-coached Victory Christian to the N.C. Independent Schools state title and the #1 ranking in The Charlotte Observer's Sweet 16 ... averaged 14.0 points and 6.0 rebounds ... was an all-tournament choice at the NACA National Championship and at the Dell Curry Shootout ... grabbed attention at the December, 2006 Bojangles Shootout, nailing a series of threes ... a member of the 49ers' 13th-ranked 2007-08 recruiting class -- the highest ranking ever for a 49ers recruiting class ...
Personal:
Born Sept. 9, 1989 ... parents are James and Penny Barnett .... joins a long line of Charlotte natives that enjoyed stellar careers with the 49ers, including conference Players of Year Byron Dinkins and DeMarco Johnson, all-time three-point leader Jobey Thomas and three-time all-league selection Curtis Withers ... Business administration major.
Barnett Up Close:
You grew 1 1/2 inches. How has that impacted your game:
I was recruited as a shooting guard but I played power forward in Canada. I have the versatility to play there, but I still have the skills for the perimeter position.
How cool is it to be able to play in front of your home crowd in Charlotte:
My brother graduated (from UNC Charlotte) in 2002, so I had a pretty good feeling for it. I went to some games when I was younger -- I liked Jobey, D. Brown, Curt Withers and Basden. I'm very excited. I know I'll have some family, (and friends from) high school and from church. I get to represent the family name and what people expect from me.
