Canada's RJ Barrett named best high school basketball player in America; Barrett had a game-high 33 points, to go with six assists. Widely regarded at the top prospect in that class earning McDonald’s All-American honors, Barrett turned in a signature performance in the semifinals of the 2017 FIBA U19 World Championship scoring 38 points to upset a US-team littered with other 2019 NBA Draft prospects. R.J. Barrett Records Triple Double, Leads Duke Past NC State 94–78 R.J. Barrett put up 23 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists in Duke's 94–78 win over NC State. He was efficient with his shooting too, going 13-for-26 from the field. His point total set a new Duke record for most points scored by a freshman in a season opener, breaking the previous record of 25. He has the potential to be the best basketball player our country has ever produced.Stephen A. Smith is always excitable, but the EPSN analyst was “RJ Barrett is the truth. Broke the ACC freshman scoring record, previously held by; Georgia Tech’s Kenny Anderson (721) in 1989-90. NBA Draft 2019: Drawing player comparisons for Canadian standout RJ Barrett. Capable on-ball defender who had some nice moments against strong competition over the course of the season and has held his own across a variety of settings over the last several years. The excitement is very warranted, as Barrett has elements of a number of NBA greats present within in his game. Barrett, alongside his Duke teammate and No. 18-year-old RJ Barrett is one of the biggest Canadian NBA Draft prospects to date. The loss is the most one-sided defeat in coach John Calipari’s tenure at Kentucky.Barrett, a native toMississauga, Ontario, is expected to become just the third Canadian ever picked first overall in the NBA Draft next year. Canadian R.J. Barrett scored 33 points and Zion Williamson added 28 as both players broke the Duke record for points in a freshman debut, and the Blue Devils romped over No. The Toronto native staked his claim as one of the top young prospects in the world averaging 14.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a 14-year-old at the 2015 FIBA U16 Americas Championship. Canadian RJ Barrett hasn't even played his first NBA game yet and is already setting records. 2) 118-84 in the season opener.Barrett had a game-high 33 points, to go with six assists. Played a massive role for the Blue Devils first and foremost looking for his own offense but also contributing as a jump shooter, creating for others unselfishly, competing defensively, and doing a little bit of everything impacting winning in a variety of ways. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the blue and white confetti poured onto the court of the Spectrum Center, signalling Duke’s 21st ACC Tournament championship, RJ Barrett searched for someone to embrace. Has the dimensions and versatility to fill several roles standing 6’7 with a 6’10 wingspan and a steadily improving 208-pound frame to go along with an unflappable scorer’s mentality.Aggressive slasher whose game has rounded out impressively over time to complement his ability to get to the rim. Has room to improve away from the ball in terms of rotations and ability to get in passing lanes but could emerge as a multi-positional defender on the wing as his body matures.Allowed 0.551 points per Isolation possession showing solid lateral quickness and good intensity for stretches.Finalist for Wooden National Player of the Year Award.Jerry West Award winner, given annually to the nation’s bestBroke the ACC freshman scoring record, previously held by2017-18 National Gatorade High School Player of the Year.Averaged 7.6 rebounds (10th in ACC) and 4.3 assists (5th).Posted the fourth triple-double in Duke history with 23 points,11 rebounds and 10 assists vs. N.C. State (Feb. 16).His 11 assists vs. Virginia Tech in the NCAA East RegionalIntelligent player with terrific scoring instincts.Father, Rowan, played college basketball at St. John’s,professionally overseas and for Team Canada with Nash.

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