
Senior-year off-the-dribble shooting numbers (min. 20 attempts) for 6-foot-4+ first-round WNBA picks over the last decade usually pop when it involves a really intriguing player.
That’s why Janiah Barker’s profile is getting attention.
At her size, being able to create your own shot — not just finish plays — changes how teams can use you offensively. It impacts late-clock situations, matchup hunting and playoff viability in ways traditional frontcourt skill sets don’t always capture.
So here’s the question:
If you’re evaluating Barker, how much does that off-the-dribble shooting matter?
Is it the separator that raises her ceiling? Or are you still prioritizing other indicators first?
Curious how you’re weighting that skill in her projection.