2027 Jayden Barnes out of Sonora High School has been turning heads all spring on the Puma NXTPRO Circuit with Magic Select Elite 17u‼️
The 6’0” guard brings all the tools needed to impact winning. A true floor general who can score at all three levels, Barnes thrives attacking downhill with a quick first step and tight handle that allows him to create separation whenever needed. He plays with confidence, pace, and toughness on both ends of the floor.
While he can fill it up offensively, his ability to facilitate and make the right read stands out just as much. Whether it’s pushing in transition or operating in the half-court, Barnes consistently finds teammates and keeps the offense flowing — and if the moment calls for it, he’s more than capable of throwing a lob that’ll bring the gym to its feet… Teamed back up with former Sonora teammate Ty Holmquist on the Magic Select roster, the chemistry between the two is already showing at a high level.
He also makes his presence felt defensively with active hands and strong anticipation in passing lanes, constantly creating turnovers and turning defense into offense. In the open floor, Barnes is at his best, pushing the tempo and putting pressure on defenses in transition.
Barnes has helped lead Magic Select to an 11-1 start on the NXTPRO Circuit as the program continues to establish itself as one of the top 15 teams nationally in 17u. They now head into a big time weekend at NXTPRO Tulsa Live, where plenty of high-major programs and college coaches will be in attendance.
Coming off a huge junior season at Sonora, Barnes averaged 23.1 ppg, 4 reb, 4 ast, and 2.5 stl en route to First Team All-Freeway League honors. Expect his stock to continue rising throughout the offseason as he gears up for what could be a massive senior campaign🔥
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Unsigned ‘26 6’3 Combo Guard @thatboykingriley08 has everything it takes to perform at the next level!
High level decision making, shot making, athleticism, and defensive capability. King has been lighting the NXT pro circuit up, leading the boys to an 11-1 record thus far in Spring and is ready to end things off with a BANG in Tulsa this weekend for our live period.
If you’re looking for someone to command your offense, unrelenting energy, and extremely coachable, here’s your guy!
Keep an eye out for King this weekend in Tulsa!
Magic Select Hoops 17U continues to impress as one of the top programs on the NXTPRO circuit. The backcourt trio of Jayden Barnes, King-Riley Owens, and Ty Holmquist continues to elevate their game every time they hit the floor — consistently attacking downhill, creating for others, and getting buckets at a high level.
Will Malual has been a dominant presence in the paint, bringing relentless energy and physicality on both ends while becoming a nightmare matchup down low. What truly separates this group is its depth, with key contributions throughout the roster giving them a major boost every game.
This weekend, the group picked up notable wins over top-15 NXTPRO circuit teams BYWE and ONYX BC, further proving they can compete with anybody on the circuit. Excited to see how this team continues to grow and elevate as the season rolls on.
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