“R.J.’s combination of size, strength, power and skill—along with his aggressive, ‘down-hill’ mentality—make him a LeBron James-like opponent at the high school level. He is the difference-maker on that team.”

Jonathan McClintock

Head Coach at Central Florida Christian Academy

Athletic Excellence

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, who will play in the GEICO High School Basketball Nationals quarterfinals, scheduled for March 29. A McDonald’s All-American and the No. 2 prospect in the country according to the ESPN 100, Barrett starred last summer for Canada’s U19 team and lead that squad to its first FIBA World Championship medal.

Academic Achievement

Barrett has maintained a 3.14 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at Duke University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Barrett has volunteered locally with the Montverde Lower School Basketball Buddies program, the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and on behalf of the South Lake Church of Christ in Clermont, Fla.