Lillian Barnes
@Lilli3Barnes
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2026 Valparaiso High School 5’10 PG/W IGB 17u GUAA
Valparaiso, IN
Joined April 2021
After an amazing visit today I am blessed to receive an offer from @ButlerUWBB! Thank you to the coaching staff for a great day!! @apthepark @hollyhoop1 @CoachLatrell @Kristin_Wodrich @jaswalker3 @meg_berry1
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After a great phone call I am blessed to receive an offer from @GopherWBB thank you so much for this opportunity!!
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Thank you @katiegearlds4 for an amazing opportunity to play @PurdueWBB! Looking forward to visiting soon!!.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @LBInsider @PGHIndiana @coachbeckett @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup #Always100 #Keepworking
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After a great conversation I am honored and grateful to have received an offer to play @OhioStateWBB Thank you for this amazing opportunity!!.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @PGHIndiana @coachbeckett @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup @LBInsider #Always100 #Keepworking
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Thank you VU coaches and players for a great elite camp and tour of the campus. I appreciate you believing in me @CoachMPEvans @CoachEHays I’ll keep working hard. I am honored to have received my first DI offer from @ValpoWBB thank you for the opportunity!
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Thank you @PurdueWBB for a great time on campus! Looking forward to watching a game this season! @katiegearlds4 @kkomara3 @AlexGuyton @newerabasketbal
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Thank you @DaytonWBB coaching staff and team for a great time today on campus! Thank you again for the offer. Hope to see a game this season! @CoachMeekUD @bryceagler @kalishakeane @hudson85734 @vjhAlways100
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Thank you @ToledoWBB and coaching staff for having us out for a great football game and tailgate!! @CoachCullop @dpage52 @CoachWideman @CoachIveyUT
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After great conversations on the phone with @CoachCullop and @dpage52 I am blessed to receive an offer to play @ToledoWBB!.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @PGHIndiana @coachbeckett @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup @LBInsider #Always100 #Keepworking
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Thank you @ValpoWBB and staff for a great time yesterday on campus!! @CoachEHays @CoachMPEvans @CoachDuck_
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Thank you for the offer! Appreciate our conversation and you believing in me! @CoachMarchesano @CoachCWilson @vjhAlways100.
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Honored to announce that I've been selected to attend the 2024 NCAA College Basketball Academy in Rock Hill, SC from July 27-29! #CBBAcademy @vjhAlways100
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Thank you @BallStateWBB coaching staff for a great time on campus!! Good luck this season! @BSUCoachBrady @aemcdonald33 @MoriahMonaco @caseymorrissett
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Thank you! I am honored and humbled by this recognition. Thank you to all the coaches and my team for a great season! @IHSAA1 @CoachCWilson.
Congratulations Lillian Barnes! Freshman Lillian Barnes was named the MVP for the Duneland Athletic Conference for Girls Basketball! @valpohs411 @valpo_schools @coachcwilson @IHSAA1
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Had a great time today at @MarquetteWBB Thank you for letting us watch a practice and giving a campus tour! Have a great season @CoachMeganDuffy @kkomara3 @jcraterman and Coach Taylor!
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After an amazing unofficial visit I am grateful to have received an offer from @WMU_WBB. Thank you @ShaneClipfell @mapplin01 @CoachRussRose @Coach_ASims for having me!!
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Thank you for the opportunity! North Futures All-Stars Team wins! @indallstars @vjhAlways100 @CoachCWilson
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Fun first game! 💚🤍 thanks for the highlights @WEGOTNEXTHOOPS1 See everyone Tuesday at KV! @CoachCWilson.
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Thank you for having me! Great game and congrats to the seniors. Looking forward to visiting in the spring! @CoachCouture21 @katiegearlds4 @vjhAlways100
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Thank you!!.
Congratulations @Lilli3Barnes for becoming @AthleticsValpo all time leading scorer! Only a junior, she will be hard to catch as she still has another year of high school 😳
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Thank you for a great conversation and offer! @BSUCoachBrady I am grateful and look forward to visiting! @BallStateWBB @vjhAlways100.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @LBInsider @coachbeckett @PGHIndiana @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup #Always100 #Keepworking
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After a great discussion with @ToddStarkey33 i am grateful to have received an offer to play at @KentStWBB!.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @coachbeckett @PGHIndiana @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup #Always100 #Keepworking
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Thank you!.
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Thank you me too!!.
I’m so excited to get u back on the court. The complete 📦 that can do it all. Everyday we 1 step closer @Lilli3Barnes #Always100 #Keepworking
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Thank you for coming to the games! @WEGOTNEXTHOOPS1.
2026 PG @Lilli3Barnes Getting her teammates involved and scoring when she needs to . Her solid play has earned multiple D1 offers this past month !
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Thank you!!.
Freshman PG more than ready to contribute on the varsity level !! @Lilli3Barnes turns it up in todays scrimmage !
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Thank you @CoachMeekUD for the offer to play @DaytonWBB I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to visiting soon! @vjhAlways100.
@LBInsider @evgeeker @PGHIndiana @coachbeckett @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup @Lilli3Barnes #Always100 #Keepworking
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Thank you!.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @LBInsider @coachbeckett @PGHIndiana @Always100_TMH congrats on Great weekend with ur 3rd Big ten offer. #Always100 #Keepworking
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Thank you always!! @umoe1127.
Most don’t understand how much this kid loves the game of basketball. Her determination her work ethic is unmatched. Let’s go LB23 @Lilli3Barnes
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After a great time, I am blessed to receive an offer from @MKE_WBB Thank you @KyleRechlicz @CoachDPolite and the staff for showing me around the campus and allowing me to watch a practice!! Good luck this season, can not wait to come back!
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Crown Point junior Ava Ziolkowski and Valparaiso freshman Lillian Barnes were each key contributors in the North's win over the South in the Indiana Futures Game on Saturday.
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Thank you, great team basketball! Can’t wait for the next!.
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Thank you not possible without the team!!.
Lady Vikes traveled to Warsaw and came up just short in an overtime THRILLER, 73-71. Lillian Barnes led the way with 38 points while surpassing 1000 in her career!!.#wearevalpo 🟢⚪️
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Thank you, excited for the upcoming season!!.
We are excited to announce the addition of Lilli Barnes (Class of 2026) to our family! Lilli is a 5'10 G from Valparaiso HS, Indiana. Welcome to IGB! Can't wait to get to work! #LiveYourDream
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Blessed to receive an offer from @GriffsWBB thank you for this opportunity!.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @LBInsider @coachbeckett @PGHIndiana @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup #Always100 #Keepworking
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A great banquet celebrating a great season with this special team! Love these girls so much❤️Thank you to @CoachCWilson and and all our coaches for everything they do! We are going to miss our seniors!!
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Grateful to receive an offer from @USUWBasketball, thank you @coachwesbball @SimplyBeinV and the rest of the coaching staff for this opportunity!!
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Thanks for the highlight! 💚🤍.
@Lilli3Barnes Ready to go from the tip off ! Freshman guard finished with 25pts and multiple steals in tonight’s Win !
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Thank you!!.
Congratulations Lilli Barnes & Jack Smiley for earning the Supreme 15 Underclass All-State for 23-24! This honor is only given to 15 boys and girls in Indiana in grades 9-11. Amazing accomplishment! @vhsboyshoops @JackSmiley2025 @Lilli3Barnes @valpohs411
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Thank you @OneNationJustin I appreciate the support and confidence, I’m excited to get back on the court with my team! @CoachCWilson @vjhAlways100.
My story on Valparaiso star point guard @Lilli3Barnes 💥🏀💚🤍 @AthleticsValpo @CoachCWilson @vjhAlways100 @100elite2026 @BukataKristin @avalynn_schache @avaaawheeler @CMathew2027 @PeytonW06399628 @clair_klinger @elizabeth_k2026 @ClaudiaStrack2 @AvaMyers07 @Annabelnadoo
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Thank you!!.
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Looking forward to the workout tomorrow @IBCA_Coaches Top 100 and games with my Valpo team @CoachCWilson on Friday and Saturday at the IBCA/IHSAA girls team showcase! @IHSAA1 @vjhAlways100
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Thank you for coming! @WEGOTNEXTHOOPS1.
Freshman Lillian Barnes shows all around game and helps lead Valpo over Crown Point in the First round of Sectionals !!! @Lilli3Barnes
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Thank you to all the coaches who came out to watch us this summer! It was a great experience with this team, can’t wait for next year! Another thank you to our coaches for everything they do and making all of this possible!!
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So excited to be back to playing the sport 🏀 I love and the team I love just as much! Thank you!! @MichaelOsipoff @PostTribSports @CoachCWilson @vjhAlways100.
“What can’t she do?” Valparaiso star Lillian Barnes will test that soon enough. Recovered from back injury, she’s ready. @MichaelOsipoff has the story for #TribSuburbanSports. @Lilli3Barnes @CoachCWilson @AthleticsValpo @VikingNationVHS @Valpo_Schools.
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Thank you for coming! @HoopReportNWI.
@Lilli3Barnes there isn’t too much this kid can’t do, but if there is something it’s probably her 3 game. I saw her vs Crown Point, her confidence was through the roof. If she continues to be consistent from the arc, there is nothing teams can do with her.
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Thank you! @CoachCWilson.
Congratulations to Valpo High School Sophomore Lilli Barnes on being voted Most Valuable Player, winning Most Rebounds, Most Steals, Most Assists, & Most Blocked Shots for the 2023-24 season. Incredible!! @ValpoHS411 @AthleticsValpo @ValpoLife @Lilli3Barnes
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Thank you very much for the recognition! @nwi Wouldn’t be here with out my teammates, @CoachCWilson, @umoe1127, @dreadedupG and @vjhAlways100! @AthleticsValpo.
The Times 2024 Player of the Year: Lillian Barnes' tenacity propels her to want more
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Can’t wait to get started! Come check us out!💚🤍.
2022-23 Valpo Girls Basketball Varsity Schedule👀@ValpoLife @AthleticsValpo @ValpoHS411 @Valpo_Schools
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Great weekend! @vjhAlways100.
Always 100 Classic Champions 🏆 Excited for next weekend in Saline, Michigan at Michigan’s Main Event.
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Thank you @CoachRSW for believing in me! I am blessed to have the opportunity to play @UEAthletics_WBB.
@Lilli3Barnes @evgeeker @LBInsider @PGHIndiana @coachbeckett @Always100_TMH @SportsLvlup #Always100 #Keepworking
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Thank you!!.
We are so proud of @Lilli3Barnes on her tremendous milestone, surpassing 1000 career points for VGB. Congratulations! @AthleticsValpo @ValpoHS411
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Great morning, thank you always!.
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Thank you @CoachCWilson and @IBCA_Coaches.
Congratulations to sophomore @Lilli3Barnes on being chosen to particpate again in the IHSAA/IBCA Top 100 Work-Out this June! @ValpoLife @IHSAA1 @IBCA_Coaches @ValpoHS411 @VikingNationVHS @AthleticsValpo @MichaelOsipoff @nwipreps
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Appreciate it and all your pictures! @ValpoLife.
Congratulations to Valparaiso High School Girls basketball player Lillian Barnes on being named the Duneland Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player!. @ValpoHS411 | @AthleticsValpo | @Lilli3Barnes
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Thanks DK, will keep working! @dreadedupG.
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Congratulations to Valpo High School Freshman Lilli Barnes on being invited to the IHSAA/IBCA Top 100 Work-Out this June. Incredible year kid! @ValpoHS411 @AthleticsValpo @Valpo_Schools @ValpoLife @VikingNationVHS @indallstars @vjhAlways100 @IBCA_Coaches
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Highlights from a very fun summer of great basketball 🏀 !
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Great weekend with @100elite2026.
Great weekend with my team going 4-0 in Bryan, Texas at Adidas 3SSB Live Chapter 1. Thanks to all the coaches who stopped to watch us play! @vjhAlways100 @100elite2026 @alyxwhite_ @PGHKentucky @3SSBGCircuit
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Thank you! @IBCA_Coaches @vjhAlways100.
Congratulations to Valparaiso's @Lilli3Barnes on being the Indiana Basketball Coaches Associations Week 10, District 1, Player of the Week! @ValpoHS411 @VikingNationVHS @ValpoLife @IBCA_Coaches @indyhsscores @indallstars @AthleticsValpo
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Let’s go!! @A100_2026_3SSB @vjhAlways100
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Featuring a few uncommitted prospects in holiday tournaments we have attended in the last week. Lillian Barnes 2026 5'10 CG / Valparaiso. Five tool player. Elite scorer. High D1 prospect.Became Valpo All-Time leading scorer as junior.23 PPG, 7 RPG, 5.5 APG. 4.5 SPG.Eval in
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Thank you for always believing in me!.
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Lilli Barnes scored a Career High in her game against Lawrence North last night!.@Valpo_Schools @AthleticsValpo @ValpoHS411 @VikingNationVHS @ValpoLife
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Thank you for coming! @CoachCWilson.
@Lilli3Barnes warming up to represent the North in the @indallstars Futures Game! 🔥💪@AthleticsValpo @ValpoLife @Valpo_Schools @ValpoHS411
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Thanks Coach Wilson! @CoachCWilson.
Congratulations to Valparaiso High School PG @Lilli3Barnes on being chosen for the Indiana High School/Indy Star All-Star Futures Game again this summer! @IndyStarSports @indallstars @ValpoLife @AthleticsValpo @ValpoHS411
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Thank you! @dreadedupG.
Great Job the other night @Lilli3Barnes. 33pts career high. I see the growth from all the extra hrs you put in. Keep grinding #BRICKXBRICK #GoValpo
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Thank you! @BJBradley279 Great play @PGHIndiana Freshman Showcase!
5’10 W Lillian Barnes (2026) of Valparaiso is so dominant at this age; strong, highly skilled, and plays with a constant motor; can do just about anything offensively.
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Come check us out! @vjhAlways100.
This crew is ready to get after it in TX! A bunch of hard workers who get after it on both sides of the floor! Don’t miss them! Let’s Work!. @RodChamble .@Lamont402 .@vjhAlways100
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Thank you! @HoopReportNWI.
@Lilli3Barnes not sure about the ending🤔, but this young lady did absolutely everything you can ask of her. Face guarded, double teamed, tripped, scratched; it doesn’t matter. 33 points served on a platter. High major kid, is all I can say!!.
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Thank you!.
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Great game! Great team!.
Always100 Elite 2024 beats Team Elite Hubbard 81-73. Great game for the whole team! Here @Lilli3Barnes finds @JohneaDonahue cutting to the rim for 2. Last game in Texas is Sunday at 12:00 pm. @vjhAlways100 @Always100_TMH
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Thank you always for all the support! @AthleticsValpo @CoachCWilson.
Valpo Athletes shined in the spotlight yesterday in Indy with @Lilli3Barnes playing in the Inaugural Futures Game and @Mason_Jones_33 playing in the All-Star Game!! Awesome support from the whole program!! 🤩🟢⚪️ @CoachCWilson @coachlieske @indallstars
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Thank you! @IBCA_Coaches.
Congratulations to District 1 Player of the Week girls:Lillian Barnes.5-11 Freshman Wing.Valparaiso H.S. Sectional 1st Round - W 40-34 vs. Crown Point - 16 points, 10 rebounds (double-double), 2 assists, 3 steals @CoachCWilson @Lilli3Barnes.
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Thank you! I look forward to coming to a game to watch your incredible team!.
@CoachCouture21 Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to travel up from W.Lafayette to join us @ practice today! We look forward to watching @PurdueWBB this season! @Lilli3Barnes @ValpoHS411 @AthleticsValpo @PurdueSports @ValpoLife @Valpo_Schools
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Ready for the 3SSB championship with this great team!! Thank you to everyone who showed at these past few days at Run for the Roses, see you in Rock Hill!! @vjhAlways100 @A100_2026_3SSB.
Coaches one more chance to see this fun and talented team! They will be in Rock Hill, SC for the @3SSBCircuit Championship beginning Thursday! @vjhAlways100
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Thank you!! @PGHIndiana @vjhAlways100.
Indiana has updated the 2026 Player Rankings! . ⭐ 125 total players ranked. How we rank: Full list:
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Thank you! @PGHIndiana YES LANIAH @LaniahDavis19
Northwest Indiana Fast Track: 2026. @Lilli3Barnes.@LaniahDavis19.@MunsterGirlsBB.@happy45sg.@Trin_Wilburn2.
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Check out my grandma’s highlight reel of me so far this season! She’s got talent! Go Lil’ Grandma Sally! Thank you! Love you!❤️
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#Purdue commit Avery Gordon against 2026 target Lillian Barnes this afternoon. Barnes has been impressive thus far, eight points and has shown great court vision with a couple of assists as well. Gordon limited to two points and two boards in the first quarter.
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