Bio

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

School: Duke

Class: Freshman

Age: 19

Ht: 6’7

Wt: 202

Wingspan: 6’10

Vertical: NA

Facts to Know

Barrett’s godfather is former NBA MVP and fellow Canadian Steve Nash
Won FIBA U-19 World Cup MVP and beat the US team en route to title
Was undisputed #1 player in the Country in HS (ESPN, 247 sports, Rivals)

Athleticism

Pros

Explosive getting to the rack
Plays above the rim
Takes long strides to the hoop
Strong and physical player
Quickly changes directions
Athleticism to guard many positions

Cons

Average wingspan for size

Grade: A

NBA Skills

Pros

Seeks contact on drives
Scoring potential at all 3 levels
Coast to coast transition threat
Great patience and court vision
Can get paid as a board-man

Cons

Forces the issue too much
Not a threat with right hand

Grade: A-

Production

Pros

22.6 PPG (1st in the ACC)
32.2 usage rate
Led ACC in FT attempts
Good rebound and assist averages (7.6/4.3)
2nd on Duke in 3PM (73)

Cons

Too many turnovers (3.2)
Inefficient 3P% and FT%

Grade: A-

Risk

Pros

Superstar ceiling
Great basketball pedigree
1st team AP All American
Extremely hard worker
Prepared for positionless NBA
Has been the leader of a team

Cons

Needs to be more efficient

Grade: A

Overall

RJ Barrett has been primed to be a top pick in the 2019 draft for the last few years. His combination of natural talent and will to win make him a prospect most teams would love to have on their team. His potential is sky-high and with enough improvement on his efficiency/consistency, he can become an elite player capable of leading a Championship-caliber team.

Pro Comp: SG Demar Derozan (San Antonio Spurs)

Prime Destinations: MEM, NOP, NYK

OVERALL Grade: A