Zayis Barksdale Zayis Barksdale CG State KS comes from strong basketball lineage—his father, Tony Barksdale from Topeka, was a high-level player at Western Michigan—and Zay is starting to carve out his own identity as a tough, competitive guard/wing. He plays with edge, doesn’t back down from physicality, and brings a gritty mentality that translates on both ends of the floor. While still developing and refining his overall game, his foundation is built on effort, toughness, and competitiveness, which are traits that tend to carry over at higher levels. As he continues to grow and add consistency to his skill set, Barksdale has the potential to build on that family legacy in a meaningful way.