R.J. Barrett, Duke
Draft Prospect Outlook
Strengths:
Do-it-all scorer who can create for himself on the perimeter, spot up for shots and get to the basket with force; good ball-handler and passer for a player his size; projects to fit well as a modern day NBA wing with a strong physical profile and versatile offensive game; competitive, strong-willed player who lets his emotions fuel him on the court
Weaknesses:
Ball-dominant; predictably uses almost exclusively his left hand; tends to get tunnel vision in key situations, leading to hero-ball play; inefficient scorer; not an elite athlete
Deeper Dive:
• Combine: Chose not to participate
• Pro comparison: Engaged Andrew Wiggins, Tyreke Evans
• Set ACC freshman record with 860 points in his one year at Duke
• MVP of the FIBA U-19s in 2017, Mr. USA Basketball in 2018
• No. 1 overall recruit coming out of high school in 2018