From Lafayette to the League!!! 🏀 Midwest Challenge alum Brooks Barnhizer has been selected 44th overall in the 2nd round of the NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder! Brooks was a 2-time Captain, All Big Ten Team, Big Ten All Defensive Team, and Academic All Big Ten during his 4 years at Northwestern. Averaged 17.1 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 4.2 APG, 2.3 SPG, and 1.1 BPG. Finished with 10 double-doubles, the most by any guard in Northwestern history. Despite being injured toward the end of his breakout senior season, he’s heading to the League after being drafted by the defending champs. If you know anything about OKC, you know they have a history of hitting big on draft picks. This one will be no different. OKC is getting an absolute DOG! 🐶🔥 We’re proud to witness your journey, Brooks. The grind paid off. Keep working!! #nba #nbadraft #ncaa #northwestern #okc #thunder #brooksbarnhizer #prepballstars #midwestchallenge #indianahoops