A 6-foot guard from Austin, Texas, Darrell Barnett helped lead the Bison to two consecutive NAIA National Tournament Fab Four appearances—the 1993 team finished second and the 1994 squad finished tied for third.

Barnett scored 1,270 career points; his career averages were 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 3.2 steals. He was first team All-Sooner Athletic Conference in 1993 and 1994, a second team NAIA All-American in 1994 and an honorable mention pick in 1993.

At the time of his HOF induction, Barnett held OBU career records for highest assist average (3.4) and highest steals average (3.2) and the season record for most steals (124). He ranked second in career steals (238), assists in a season (345), and season assist average (9.3). Barnett, who played at Temple Junior College before coming to OBU, was selected for the 1993 NAIA All-Tournament Team.

Barnett lives in Pflugerville, Texas and works for Austin Public Health.