Scottie Barnes

Basketball player, NBA Rookie of the Year

Scottie Barnes - Basketball player, NBA Rookie of the Year
Born

August 1st, 2001
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Basketball player, debuted in the NBA in 2021. Played for the Toronto Raptors, where achievements included winning NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022. Competed at Florida State University before entering the NBA draft, contributing significantly to the college team's success.

Won NBA Rookie of the Year (2022)

Played for the Toronto Raptors

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