In my first look at the 2029 Tomahawks, Barry was the one who stood out most. His game reminds me a lot of Michigan commit Grayson Boone—from their height and stickwork to the way they move and defend. Barry doesn’t force the issue in his one-on-one matchups. He stays in front of dodgers, using his pole to contain and control them before attacking opportunities to cause turnovers when the timing is right.

Off the ball is where he really popped. He was the voice of the defense, communicating well beyond his own slide responsibilities to keep the unit organized. His positioning and timing were sharp, too, whether he was getting his stick into passing lanes to end possessions or arriving on a slide right when he was needed.