- Barnett was a dominant scorer, averaging over 23 points per game across his college career (some sources estimate ~23.7 PPG).
- Led Tennessee A&I to three consecutive NAIA national championships (1957–1959).
- Known for his distinctive “fall-back baby” jump shot.
Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Dick Barnett’s college stats are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his college production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his four seasons at Tennessee A&I State University under Coach John McLendon from 1955 to 1959.
Dick Barnett played college basketball at Tennessee A&I State University (now Tennessee State University) from 1955 to 1959. Unfortunately, detailed per-game statistics by season (such as PPG, RPG, APG, etc.) are not comprehensively available for that era due to limited record-keeping in college basketball during the 1950s—especially for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
However, here’s what is known:
Career Summary at Tennessee A&I:
| Years | School | GP | PPG | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955–1959 | Tennessee A&I State | N/A | ~23+ | 3× NAIA Champion, 2× All-American |
- Barnett was a dominant scorer, averaging over 23 points per game across his college career (some sources estimate ~23.7 PPG).
- Led Tennessee A&I to three consecutive NAIA national championships (1957–1959).
- Known for his distinctive “fall-back baby” jump shot.