He’s been one of the most sought-after basketball talents his age for years, fielding interest from countless schools. He’d talked at length with dad Rowan, who played basketball for Canada at the 2000 Olympics, and mom Kesha, a track athlete in college. “But it came down to the smaller things,” Rowan Barrett said. “For R.J., he felt (Duke) most similarly represented the school he’s currently in, so he felt a comfort level. “Clearly there’s emotion there,” Rowan Barrett said.

Source: thestar November 10, 2017 23:37 UTC