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Montverde Academy’s R.J. Barrett is No. 1 player in Class of 2019 (Photo: David Butler II, USA Today Sports)
Among the key reasons was sophomore R.J. Barrett, ranked as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2019, according to ESPN.
A 6-7 small forward from Ontario, Barrett is a star in transition and is aggressive in going to the rim.
