Player R.J. Barrett

[deepdarkblue]

I watched that game. He had a very quiet 27 points. Several times during the game, the announcers mentioned that he isn't a 3-point shooter. He did make back-to-back 3's at one point, but other than that he takes very few of them.
I didn't know this about him, and I can's say I was thrilled to learn about it. But hopefully it's something he'll be working on before he gets to Duke?

 

[torontoduke]

I watched that game. He had a very quiet 27 points. Several times during the game, the announcers mentioned that he isn't a 3-point shooter. He did make back-to-back 3's at one point, but other than that he takes very few of them.
I didn't know this about him, and I can's say I was thrilled to learn about it. But hopefully it's something he'll be working on before he gets to Duke?

He didn't shy away from putting up 3s in international play. It is a part of his game (along with FT shooting) he has to keep working on.

 

[torontoduke]

More from 247:

"Even though Reddish may have the highest upside in 2018, fellow Duke signee Barrett is likely the most versatile prospect in the class and has the safest floor.

There really isn’t a whole lot missing when it comes to Barrett’s overall game. At 6-foot-7 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan to go with terrific athleticism, the physical profile is there, but Barrett far from leans on them.

Offensively, Barrett has the handle and body control to get to the basket at will. He’s an outstanding passer and can even play on the ball due to his vision and unselfishness.

The lefty is respectable from three, even if it’s an area he can work on, while he’s very efficient from midrange – he has a pull-up and floater – and can get to the basket and finish above the rim.

Barrett is a high-level rebounder for the position and defensively has the lateral quickness and instincts to guard at least three positions.

The combination of Barrett and Reddish on Duke’s perimeter next season is almost unfair and the Blue Devil duo could very easily be the top two picks in the draft."

https://247sports.com/Article/Analyzing-the-likely-one-and-done-2018-recruits-112260569

 

[torontoduke]

RJ looking to get his #1 spot back

 

[torontoduke]

I dig the comments in the most recent 247 podcast about his defence - known to be a terrific on-ball defender.

 

[bdotling]

I love how your whole existence will be validated or not depending on how RJ does at Duke

 

[rome8180]

Supposedly Cam and Zion take defensive plays off but RJ is the best in his class defensively. Hopefully we're talking Winslow-level, so he can offset that weakness.

 

[torontoduke]

I love how your whole existence will be validated or not depending on how RJ does at Duke

D-F existence, yes.

 

[sjsj2448]

I love how your whole existence will be validated or not depending on how RJ does at Duke

R.J. will be exceptional. I'm willing to buy all the R.J. and torontoduke stock I can get my hands on.

 

[physicsfactor]

I love how your whole existence will be validated or not depending on how RJ does at Duke

D-F existence, yes.

Your whole existence, sir.

 

[torontoduke]

I love how your whole existence will be validated or not depending on how RJ does at Duke

D-F existence, yes.

Your whole existence, sir.

No.

 

[deepdarkblue]

If we all deny your existence, do you even exist anymore?

 

[torontoduke]

Depends on who 'we' is, I guess.

Will Sartre provide me with the true answer to your question?

 

[rome8180]

If a Canadian falls in the forest while drunkenly beaver trapping and no one hears him, does he make a sound?

 

[aiw]

If a Canadian falls in the forest while drunkenly beaver trapping and no one hears him, does he make a sound?

I think it's some sort of muffled "eh" followed by silence.

 

[sjsj2448]

R.J. is playing in the 15th annual Montverde Invitational tonight at 8.

Here is a stream if anyone is as nutty as I am and wants to watch high school basketball:

http://www.montverde.tv/

 

[sjsj2448]

R.J. played well tonight. Was really fun to watch.

I kept stats in Excel: 25 points on 9/12 shooting. 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal.

He didn't play in the 4th quarter.

 

[physicsfactor]

Which version of Excel do you use?

 

[sjsj2448]

Which version of Excel do you use?

Believe it is Windows 2016!

I have the schedules on it for Montverde, Apple Valley, Westtown, and Spartanburg Day.

They all play tonight. It's like Christmas. I just wish all the games were streamed.

 

[sjsj2448]

Watched R.J. again tonight.

25 points
6 assists
5 rebounds
1 block
7-12 FG
10-12 FT

He is pure sex leading the break- perfected the Eurostep. He's also an absolute maestro at getting to the foul line. Also- the scoring seems to come naturally and in the flow. He's like a good poet.