Cornell Barnett

Position:
Forward
Ht./Wt.:
6-7 / 216
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
New Orleans, La.
High School:
McDonogh 35

Cornell Barnett is your typical college freshman who, because of the Cajuns’ lack of experience inside, will be given the chance to learn on the fly. He used the individual work and conditioning sessions over the summer to get a head start on adjusting to the collegiate game. A tough-minded and physical post player, he has developed good offensive moves in the post and with improved foot work, can quickly become a solid contributor, especially as a defensive rebounder.

High School
•   First team all-district choice as a senior at McDonough 35, playing for coach Kevin Sanders. •   Three-year starter who helped team to a 76-24 record and three district titles during his tenure, including a 26-6 mark as a senior.
•   Earned all-district accolades as a junior after helping team to a 24-10 record.
•   Started on team that led the district in wins, finishing the season with a 26-8 record.

Personal
Born March 24, 1994 in New Orleans. . . son of Cornelius Garrison and Malissa Barnett. . . is an only child. . . aspires to become a certified athletic trainer. . . athletic training major.