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Duke small forward RJ Barrett reportedly prefers to get drafted by the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Lakers over the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Barrett is likely going to get his wish, as all signs point toward the Grizzlies drafting Murray State point guard Ja Morant with […]

A collection of groans, cries, and screams were heard from New York when Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announced that the Knicks will pick third in the upcoming draft. The Knicks sat in the top-four with the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Pelicans as the team with the best odds by far. In typical Knicks’ fashion, their number […]

During this time last year, RJ Barrett was considered as the favorite to become the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. But ever since Zion Williamson emerged, his draft stock fell, and now he’s expected to be selected third overall this June. But there was no news about Barrett being upset about Williamson’s […]

Ja Morant is picking up steam as the likeliest No. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. On Wednesday, online sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds for who the Memphis Grizzlies will select with the second overall pick in the draft. Morant comes in as an overwhelming favorite at -200, followed by the other consensus top-three prospect […]

The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery literally and figuratively, but the Memphis Grizzlies were winners, too. After going 33-49 this season, Memphis entered Tuesday night’s proceedings with a 19 percent chance of earning a top-three selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. When the drawing was finished, the Grizzlies found themselves holding the No. […]

The New York Knicks are expected to talk to Duke University standout RJ Barrett on Wednesday. The Knicks will be selecting third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, which placed them in a position to go after Barrett. The Knicks will immediately sit down with the Canadian prospect, who was once considered as the best […]

The New York Knicks are coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with a league-worst 16-65 record. However, things could change within the next couple of months because not only are they expected to get one of the top three picks in this June’s draft, but they also have enough cap space to sign two […]

Duke freshman swingman RJ Barrett announced on Twitter he has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. Barrett is projected to be a lottery pick by draft experts. I want to thank God, my family, my coaches and everyone that has helped me reach this decision 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/z3GwdcV2ht — Rj Barrett (@RjBarrett6) April 10, 2019 In […]

Regardless of positional need, Zion Williamson has solidified himself as the best NBA prospect in the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft. Who comes next is a conversation of much debate. R.J. Barrett was a highly recruited prospect coming out of high school and flashed great potential as a dominant wing during his only year at Duke. […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman RJ Barrett saw his collegiate season come to an end Sunday with a loss to the Michigan State Spartans in the Elite Eight. Many around the country watched as Barrett, who is widely expected to be a top selection in June’s NBA Draft, put his skills on display, especially his godfather, […]

In case anyone hadn’t been made aware from the thousands of updates regarding him, Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball team returned to action after missing 6 games after famously obliterating his shoe during his first matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels. Williamson immediately made his presence felt and, as of […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman swingman R.J. Barrett made history during his squad’s 71-70 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Tuesday. Barrett, who finished the win with 28 points, while playing all 40 minutes, broke the school’s freshman scoring record, passing Marvin Bagley III, now having totaled 698 points on the season. R.J.'s the […]

The general consensus is that Duke forward Zion Williamson will be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and rightfully so. Williamson has been playing at an extremely high level and is one of the most unique prospects we’ve ever seen. With that said, Williamson’s 2018-19 campaign has overshadowed the play of his […]

Matchups between the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels always draw extra attention from college basketball fans, especially when both schools are ranked in the top-10. The presence of Blue Devils phenom Zion Williamson, though, is the biggest reason why re-sale tickets for Wednesday’s game between the Tobacco Road rivals are approaching $3,500 […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. knows that the three freshmen at Duke University are special and going to be NBA players most likely next season. Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish and R.J. Barrett put on a show Tuesday night against Kentucky, and NBA scouts had to be drooling over how good the three […]

In their recently concluded game against Brazil in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk recorded 20 points, 19 rebounds, four steals and three assists for Canada as they improve to a 6-1 record and share the group F top spot with Venezuela. Point guard Cory Joseph contributed 16 points and one assist […]

ESPN’s NBA Draft expert Jonathan Givony released the latest variant of his 2019 NBA mock draft on Wednesday. Three of the talented young players in the top five of this new list are Duke Blue Devils: R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson, and Cameron Reddish. The top five is as follows, with the draft order determined by Kevin […]

It’s an exciting time to be a Duke Blue Devils fan. Zion Williamson, R.J. Barret, and Cameron Redish are already turning heads and could be three of the first five picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, which would be the first time in NBA history. College teammates have been taken in the top five of […]

The Duke Blue Devils must be getting confident each passing day with the insane amount of talent they have on the roster. This tournament season, they get to deploy both Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett on the same floor. Two of the projected top prospects in the 2019 NBA draft, Williamson and Barrett showcase their […]

The Duke Blue Devils are going to be appointment viewing this upcoming season because of the incredible amount of talent on the roster. College basketball better be ready for Cam Reddish, Zion Williamson, and R.J. Barrett at the same time. Barrett is currently the top prospect on ESPN’s 2019 draft board, while Reddish and Williamson are both […]

Zion Williamson is one of the most highly-touted draft prospects we’ve come across in recent years. He was already making waves long before he played a single minute of college basketball. Now, if his recent debut for the Duke Blue Devils are any indication, then it appears that Williamson is truly worth the hype. On […]

If you’re already on the lookout for the next NBA prospect, a top trainer revealed that a kid named R.J. Barrett is already beating NBA guys in workouts, and might be well on his way to being basketball’s next big talent. Drew Hanlen — who has trained with the likes of  Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Bradley […]

Only three college programs remain on the list of No. 1 prospect RJ Barrett. The potential destinations are shrinking. The 19-year-old Canadian sent out a tweet Saturday with his image along with the logos of Duke, Oregon, and Kentucky athletics, signifying that he’s cut down his number of selections. pic.twitter.com/9DG00r0pRz — Rj Barrett (@RjBarrett6) September […]

The 2018 high school class just got a lot more interesting. While it has been a two-man race for the top recruit spot between Marvin Begley III and Zion Williamson, Canadian phenom R.J. Barrett has reclassified himself, and will be part of next year’s class. He made the announcement on his blog, The R.J. Barrett […]