Which college did RJ Barrett go to?

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RJ Barrett College
RJ Barrett

Barrett, 23, plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. The left-handed versatile wing can operate as a shooting guard or small forward.

Barrett was picked third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Barrett has showcased stellar game play averaging 18.1 points in the first four seasons. He has shot 42.2% from the field, including 34.3% from deep.

In September 2022, the New York Knicks rewarded Barrett with a new four-year $120 million deal. In the 2023 offseason, Barrett represented the Canadian basketball team at the FIBA World Cup, where they defeated the USA to win the bronze. He appeared in all eight games and averaged 16.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

In January 2024, Barrett was traded to his hometown team Toronto Raptors.

RJ Barrett College

RJ Barrett College
RJ Barrett

Barrett played one college season for Duke University.

He was one of the top prospects of the 2018 class and rated as a five-star by many recruiting services including ESPN. After completing high school, Barrett got offers from various renowned universities including Duke, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and UCLA. However, he opted for Duke and played for one season under the head coach William Krzyzewski (Coach K), before declaring for the NBA draft.

In the 2018/19 season, Barrett averaged 22.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game while starting all 38 games for the team. He was also inducted into the ACC-All Freshman Team along with Zion Williamson.

What college team did RJ Barrett play for?

RJ Barrett played for the Duke Blue Devils of Duke University. After just one season, he announced that he would forgo his final three seasons and declare for the draft.

FAQs

A. With the virtue of his $120 million contract, Barrett is set to earn a salary of $23.8 million in the 2023/24 season.

A. RJ Barrett is a shooting guard or small forward for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.

A. The New York Knicks guard stands at 6 feet 6 inches or 1.98 meters tall.

A. RJ Barrett was born in Canada and holds a Canadian Nationality while his father is a Jamaican.

A. In February 2024, the guard posted a career-high 46 points game against the Miami Heat.

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