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Duke commit R.J. Barrett Named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Celtics’ Forward and Former Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year Jayson Tatum Surprises Winner with Honor

2017-2018 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year

  • The 6-foot-7, 200-pound senior guard has led the Eagles to a 32-0 record and the No. 1 spot in the USA Today Super 25 Expert Rankings.
  • Barrett has averaged 28.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, two blocks and 1.5 steals a game for the Eagles
  • A McDonald’s All-American, Naismith Trophy winner and the No. 1 prospect in the country according to the ESPN 100, Barrett starred last summer for Canada’s U19 team and led that squad to its first FIBA World Championship medal.