Bryson Barber 6'3 165 2023 Nansemond River High School, Suffolk VA
Bryson is an exciting up and comer who brings size and a strong frame, durability, tremendous athleticism, a great motor and versatility to the floor and competes at a high level. Here's a guy who can push the ball in transition or in half-court settings and run the offense, come down and spot up on a wing or post up and score and is a threat in each role!
He has a solid grasp of the basic fundamentals at each position and executes them consistently and productively. Bryson uses his rangy strides and length, some crossovers and attacks angles nicely off the dribble. He is a good passer and attacks the basket with purpose. He can endure contact nicely and score and has the strength to overwhelm other guards who defend him on the drive.
At 6'3 and growing he is also a capable finisher against opposing bigs and demonstrates a great touch around the rim. Bryson shoots the ball with good consistency, especially as a spot-up option where he has three-point range. He can also rip and drive hard to the rim and does a great job scoring on the move either embracing contact and scoring at the rim or pulling up off the bounce. Bryson moves well off the ball and has the ability to drop down and post smaller defenders or flash to the ball, face up and score again demonstrating very good shot mechanics and consistency. His versatility is not restricted to the offensive end as Bryson has the ability to guard either wing effectively. He has sound defensive mechanics and length in addition to strength and good lateral quickness that allows him to defend the dribble effectively and also drop down and defend the post. He is a powerful leaper but just as importantly he is an effort guy which is most apparent around the rim where he is an active rebounder and a shot-blocking presence. Bryson's nonstop motor and athletic tools allow him to be an effective presence all over the floor and his good grasp fundamentals and versatile skill set makes him a plug and play type guy who can perform with good results wherever you need him!
Bryson has a great feel and understanding of the game, he communicates on the floor and is engaged while not in the game and is a well-liked teammate. His effort sets the tone! He competes with enthusiasm and you can see he has fun doing the hard work on the floor for his team. Nansemond River High School Head JV Coach and Asst Varsity Coach Craig Frost who does a great job developing players speak highly of Bryson's work ethic in addition to his versatility, “Bryson has a good basketball IQ, especially at this young stage of his career. He is versatile enough for me to play him at 3 or 4 positions on the floor. He works hard and is always looking to get better. I’m excited about his future.” Bryson's upside is tremendous and he will certainly be one of the most exciting prospects in his class in the 757!
