Jonathan Barnes' importance to Cowboys goes beyond stats

LARAMIE — He’s started 20 games this season, and only the team’s three leading scorers have started more.

Yet, University of Wyoming sophomore post Jonathan Barnes doesn’t have statistics one would expect from a regular starter. He averages 2.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 10.8 minutes per game.

However, Barnes’ role and importance to UW (13-15 overall, 6-9 Mountain West) aren’t measured in stats.

“He...