Florida State Seminoles playmaker Scottie Barnes handles the ball. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
I always love talking about the importance of playing sound defense with basketball players when I’m coaching. It’s what I believe is the most important part of basketball. If you play defense well then you and your team are going to win ball games.
If you’re looking for defense in this year’s upcoming NBA Draft on July 29, then look no further then Scottie Barnes, the 6-foot-9 forward coming out of Florida State. This kid plays defense, and it’s the primary reason, at this point, that a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers could very well select this unique big man who can guard any position on the floor, from the opposing point guard to the forward.