Lilli Barnes

Ball State University (2026–Present)

Historic Collegiate Debut (Nov 2026): Stole the show in her true freshman debut, logging an incredible 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists in 30 minutes off the bench to propel Ball State to an 84-74 season-opening victory over Arkansas State.
Instant Double-Double: Demonstrated elite, immediate production by locking in a full double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds) by halftime of her very first collegiate game.
Highly Touted In-State Prize: Lauded by head coach Brady Sallee as the absolute "prize" of the in-state recruiting class, joining the program with high expectations as an elite homegrown playmaking guard.

High School Career (Valparaiso High School)

All-Time Scoring Record Crusher: Finished her legendary high school career with a school-record 2,040 points, completely shattering the previous all-time scoring records for both the girls' and boys' basketball programs at Valparaiso.
Three-Time Player of the Year: Selected as The Times Girls Basketball Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons (2024, 2025, and 2026).
IBCA All-State Supreme 15: Named to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclass All-State Supreme 15 list for three consecutive years.
Championship Leadership: Led the Valparaiso Vikings to three consecutive sectional titles and back-to-back regional crowns, alongside earning multiple Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC) MVP honors.
Elite Statistical Senior Season: Averaged a dominant 21.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 4.7 steals per game, cementing her status as an Indiana All-Star.
National Prospect Rankings: Rated as the 5th best overall player in the state of Indiana and ranked 165th nationally by the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.