Jimmy Barton

2014-15 (SOPHOMORE):

Walked on to the Tiger program after playing his freshman season at Division I Houston Baptist.
Gritty player and a strong shooter that adds depth to the point guard position.

AT HOUSTON BAPTIST
2013-14:

Played in 31 games for Houston Baptist as a true freshman, making 13 starts.
Averaged 3.0 points and 1.8 assists in 16.6 minutes per contest.
Saw his averages improve to 3.1 points in 19.2 minutes during Southland Conference play.
Played a career high 39 minutes in an overtime loss at Incarnate Word and scored six points.
Dropped in eight points against Oral Roberts to go with four assists.
Passed out a career-high eight assists at Abilene Christian and seven more at Sam Houston State in back-to-back contests.
Scored a career high nine points and was a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range in a loss to Southern Miss.

HIGH SCHOOL:

Was a four-year letterwinner and three-year team captain for coach Kevin Poelker at De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, Mo.
Averaged 14.0 points, 6.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in leading the Spartans to the state finals, earning Metro Catholic Conference Co-Player of the Year, first-team all-state and second-team All-Metro honors as a senior.
Was also a first-team All-Metro Catholic Conference selection as a junior.
Was a member of the 1,000-Point Club and is De Smet's all-time assists leader.

PERSONAL: