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Brandon Barnes
@CoachBarnesTwo
Basketball Player Turned Coach. D1 Assistant Coach @NMStateMBB. 2017 WAC Champion. 2019 NBA G-League Champion. #TeamBelieve
Bakersfield, CA
Born July 21
Joined February 2010
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Sep 26, 2025
    A letter to my Dad! @CoachRodBarnes Being a coach’s son has some challenges, but the ability to understand adversity and learn how to attack it the right way has been something that’s instilled in EVERY coach’s family! We are resilient it’s a super power.
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    Dear Dad, There are few blessings greater than the chance to walk alongside your father, not only as a son but as a member of the team and colleague. For ten of his fourteen years at CSUB, I had...
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Aug 9, 2020
    BBALL: 357 D1 Programs x 13 Full Scholarships = 4,641 Total Scholarships. Let’s say each school only has 3 available. That’s 357 x 3 = 1,071 per yr*. (HS, JUCO, International, Transfers) are recruited equally. Millions of people hoop, What separates you? #EatOrBeEaten
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Dec 8, 2019
    Being back in Oxford was amazing! Thank you @OleMissMBB for the hospitality. Didn’t end our way but great to be back on that campus i grew up roaming around! I’m proud of @CoachRodBarnes for being such an amazing example to me! #HallOfFamer
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Jun 9, 2021
    You know the culture is good when you walk in and your head coach is mopping the floor for workouts! @CoachRodBarnes is the most selfless person I’ve ever been around! #ServantLeader
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Jan 1, 2022
    🚨 PSA 🚨 If you not from Bakersfield or been inside the city of Bakersfield (not driven by/through) please don’t speak negatively about us! You don’t know what you’re talking about 🤷🏾‍♂️. #NeededToBeSaid
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Aug 17, 2020
    @CoachRodBarnes is 1 of 5 Black Coaches EVER to win @NaismithTrophy National Coach of Year! Look at the Company! 👀 @DaytonMBB @Suns @RazorbackMBB @CSUB_MBB @HPUMBB @OhioStateHoops #LivingLegends #KnowYourHistory #PlayForUs
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    Brandon Barnes
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    May 15, 2021
    🚨 Listen Up! 7 Years Ago after my last game my dad ended the press conference like this. I am thankful to be carrying out our program’s mission daily with our Scholar-Athletes. What can i say? I learn from the best! ❤️ #TeamBelieve @CoachRodBarnes @CSUB_MBB @CSUBAthletics
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Aug 2, 2020
    Fortunate to Learn from a great coach everyday who just so happens to be my dad! @CoachRodBarnes @CSUB_MBB #TeamBelieve
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Jan 10, 2023
    PSA🚨: GET IN THE GYM!
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Jan 18, 2023
    I appreciate all the JUCO coaches I talk to. A lot of great dudes and great people! You guys are awesome and I’m thankful that these kids are being taught by you! Keep going! Thanks again! 🫡
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Jul 10, 2024
    Parents of athletes, this is for you: Live in the moment and appreciate the process. Focus on small victories that lead to the big picture. Be an effective partner by emphasizing hard work over the end result. Put pressure on the process, not just the goal. #BeGreatToday
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Jun 20, 2022
    “…Wonder how much I can grow if I just even out my flaws…” #TeamBelieve #SonOfACoach #Legend
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Jul 22, 2020
    Man wrapping up my 29th birthday. I’m thankful for God blessing me with health, my family and a family of my own. It’s a blessing to be LOVED. If you haven’t heard it in a while. I love each and every one of you! Bless Up! #CoachB2
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    Brandon Barnes
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    Aug 4, 2020
    Wanted to shoutout My Brother @coachmscott_! Working alongside of you really pushes me! You’re going to be a superstar in this business! Thankful to know you and for our friendship! Let’s keep grinding!! 💯 #TeamBelieve