Making the Case: R.J. Barrett

Posted Nov 10, 2017
Five-star R.J. Barrett, the top-ranked wing in the 2018 Rivals150, is set to end his recruitment Friday and announce his commitment to Oregon, Duke or Kentucky. There is no trophy in recruiting for finishing second or third, but missing out on Barrett will sting for some more than others. In Making the Case for Barrett, we look at what he might bring to each program. (Rivals.com)

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