(2027) - Martay Barnes

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Recruits Zone - Top-90 2027 prospect Martay Barnes tells me he’s heard from Indiana along with a dozen other high major programs.  Plays AAU for Southeast Elite on the 3SSB circuit.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On 6/17/2025 at 5:49 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Recruits Zone - Top-90 2027 prospect Martay Barnes tells me he’s heard from Indiana along with a dozen other high major programs.  Plays AAU for Southeast Elite on the 3SSB circuit.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Another box score for '27 Martay Barnes

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One more for Martay Barnes

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Absolutely no idea what our level of interest is for '27 Martay Barnes but it's just not that often that we get full box score info so I'm going to post it especially since he had a very nice stat line.

 

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Martay Barnes' second game of the day.  22 of his 27 points came in the 2nd half.

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Martay Barnes.

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On 6/27/2025 at 5:34 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Absolutely no idea what our level of interest is for '27 Martay Barnes....

 

Guess our interest was pretty high.

Listed as a 6'2"  4-star SG he attends the Academy of Central Florida in Orlando and plays AAU for Southeast Elite on the 3SSB circuit.  Prior to last season, he attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL.

https://www.on3.com/teams/indiana-hoosiers/news/2027-guard-martay-barnes-picks-up-offer-from-indiana/

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South Carolina offered on the 15th:  Barnes is thin, but explosive, and can light up both ends of the court. He can attack with confidence and knows how to create offensive plays in the halfcourt. On the other side of the ball, he is active and tough, playing with an edge that gives him two-way star power and potential as he continues to develop.  He is the  is the younger brother of former South Carolina running back powerhouse Rocket Sanders.

 

From the Kansas Jayhawk site on SI.com who offered on the 15th:  

Explosive downhill and nearly unstoppable in transition with blazing straight-line speed, Barnes is a nightmare for opposing defenses when he attacks the basket. Possessing a variety of finishes in his bag, Barnes can unleash a floater, get to a reverse, or simply go off two, create contact with the defender, and finish through him. 

With a respectable midrange and long-distance jumper, Barnes keeps defenses honest as a shooter and is a top-notch facilitator and table-setter. Although he’s listed as a 6-foot-2 combo guard, he certainly has the tools to slide into a lead guard role at the next level. 

 

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18 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Surprised it took that long, though it looks like DDV isn’t Creanish and busting out offers after 1 good viewing. 

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8-game average on the spring 3SSB circuit:  14.0p  / 3.3r  / 2.4a  /  1.4s  /  .3b

43% FG  /  36% on 3s  /  83% FT

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Barnes' cumulative stats for the 2-weekend DMV Live event.

https://dmvhoopslive.com/player/martay-barnes/

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https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-hoosiers-offer-2027-4-star-guard-martay-barnes/

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https://www.zagsblog.com/2025/08/27/four-star-2027-guard-martay-barnes-updates-recruitment-with-multiple-offers-extended-since-june-15/

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18 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://www.zagsblog.com/2025/08/27/four-star-2027-guard-martay-barnes-updates-recruitment-with-multiple-offers-extended-since-june-15/

" It’s just a lot man" “Florida State’s another one man" “It’s huge man" “It’s a big one man" "It was just amazing man.” "They let the team just play man.” Man, that's a lot of mans man and I'm sure i missed a few.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Dec. 4:  Academy of Central Florida (FL) 79 Winston Salem Christian (NC) 60.  Martay Barnes 19p 7r 4a 5s 1b

Dec. 5: Academy of Central Florida (FL) 90 Hamilton Heights (TN) 51.   Player of the Game: Martay Barnes 23p 4r 5a 3s  

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Academy of Central Florida (FL) 76 Ridley College (ON, CAN) 68

Player of the Game:  Martay Barnes 31p (7/11 3PM) 3r 5a 3s

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Academy of Central Florida (FL) 81 The New School (AR) 72

Player of the Game: Martay Barnes 32p 4r 1a 1s 1b

I have scoring stats for 6 of his games and he's averaging 23.8 ppg.

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Academy of Central Florida (FL) 84 Mt. Zion Prep (MD) 54.  Martay Barnes 16p 3r 4a 2s 2b

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Barnes' team playing in Daytona.  Game against Ft. Erie (Canada) is currently underway in the 3rd Q