Silas Barksdale
High School
• Graduated from Woodside High School in 2025
• Averaged 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and four blocks in senior season
• Selected to first team all-district in junior and senior seasons, following a second team all-district nod in sophomore season
• Earned Player of the Year honors for Peninsula, Regional, District and State from 2024-2025
• Named to Nike EYBL Peach Jam All-DMV First Team
• Leading rebounder at 2024 Peach Jam
Personal
• Born in Newport News, Va.
• Son of Erin and Harvey Barksdale
• Has three siblings, Lucius, Zhyon and Ozias
• Volunteered with the YMCA and the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads serving children, Serve the City landscaping and home repairs and A Night’s Welcome homeless shelter food service
• Enjoyed creative writing in high school
• Undecided major