Prior to UCM: Made 34 starts last season for the University of Charleston Golden Eagles... Finished the season averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 30.8 minutes per contest... Had a career-high 27 points going 8-for-11 from the field against Notre Dame (Ohio)... Prior to his time at Charleston, Barker spent the previous three seasons with the Falcons of Notre Dame appearing in 55 games making 25 starts highlighted by being named to the All-MEC Honorable Mention team... Had a season-best 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists against Wheeling on (Jan. 18, 2023). 

In High School: Was an All-Ohio Honorable Mention and four-time All-Conference selection for head coach Steve Wright at Princeton High School... Barker eclipsed over 1,000 career points as a Viking. 

Personal: Son of Dante and Julie Barker... Majoring in Sport Management.