2025-26 Season
BROOKS BARNHIZER
2025-26 Season
BROOKS BARNHIZER
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 245 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Brooks Barnhizer’s opening stretch was defined by sheer offensive invisibility, as the deep-bench forward floated through brief minutes without making a dent in the rotation. During a disastrous 12/07 vs UTA appearance, he managed just 3 points in 12 minutes, generating a brutal -6.0 impact score because he lazily drifted around the perimeter instead of forcing the action. This passive approach haunted him again on 12/22 vs MEM, where he logged a season-high 16 minutes but posted a miserable -4.7 impact. Even though he grabbed 3 rebounds and rotated well defensively in that contest, his absolute refusal to shoot allowed defenders to ignore him entirely. The spacing suffered immensely. He did manage a rare flash of utility on 11/23 vs POR, hitting his only three-pointer to tally 5 points and a +3.9 impact. That brief success stemmed directly from smart off-ball relocation rather than just standing still. Unfortunately, those fleeting moments of energy rarely translated into consistent value, leaving him firmly stapled to the end of the bench.
This brutal stretch of the season was defined by empty cardio minutes and offensive invisibility that actively handicapped the second unit. Look no further than the Feb 25 vs DET matchup. Despite logging 22 minutes, Barnhizer scored zero points and posted a devastating -12.3 impact score because his absolute refusal to attack destroyed the team's floor spacing. Even when he found the bottom of the net, the hidden costs were staggering. During the Feb 04 vs SAS contest, he dropped 14 points, yet generated a massive -10.7 impact score because those empty offensive calories masked glaring defensive liabilities. Ironically, he offered far more value when he stopped hunting shots. On Mar 07 vs GSW, he managed just 2 points but earned a +1.0 impact score by playing a disciplined, mistake-free brand of basketball fueled by crisp passing. Until he balances his defensive effort with actual offensive gravity, these hollow rotation minutes will continue hurting the roster.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Struggling. Barnhizer has posted negative impact in 95% of games this season. The production rarely outweighs the cost.
Average defender. Barnhizer doesn't hurt you defensively, but he's not making opponents uncomfortable either.
Flat trajectory all season — first-half impact -7.5, second-half -7.2. No major shifts, which fits with the overall steadiness.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 1 games. Longest cold streak: 28 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 44 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
40 games played
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