NBA Draft throwback: Knicks draft former ALL-USA Player of the Year R.J. Barrett

R.J. Barrett has known primarily success throughout the last several years. After leading Montverde to an undefeated season and GEICO Championship, he helped Duke go 32-6, though they were not able to win the NCAA Tournament.

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Have the New York Knicks found a winner that will bring them long-sought after success?

With the third pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, they selected the former ALL-USA Player of the Year.

In that 2017-18 season in which Montverde went 35-0, Barrett averaged 28.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, two blocks and 1.5 steals a game

He then led Team Canada to a championship in the FIBA U19 World Cup in July.

With him on board, maybe the Knicks can become a force once again.

<p>3/24/18 8:40:44 AM -- Montverde, FL, U.S.A -- R. J. Barrett of Montverde Academy is one of our All USA TODAY boys basketball player of the year candidates. -- (Photo: Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports)</p>

<p>3/24/18 8:31:33 AM -- Montverde, FL, U.S.A -- R. J. Barrett of Montverde Academy is one of our All USA TODAY boys basketball player of the year candidates. -- (Photo: Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports)</p>

<p>3/31/18 1:28:04 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) dances with the trophy after winning the GEICO High School Nationals Tournament against NSU University School in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/31/18 12:53:54 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) jumps over NSU University School guard Trey Doomes (C) (23) for a lay up during the fourth quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images)<br/></p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 shoots a free throw against Simeon Career Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)<br/></p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 in action against Simeon Career Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 is seen against Simeon Career Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 in action against Simeon Career Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Jan 15, 2018; Springfield, MA, USA; Montverde Academy Eagles guard R.J. Barrett (5) scores over Mater Dei High School Monarchs forward Wilhelm Breidenbach (32) during a game at Springfield College. (Photo: Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY Sports)</p>

<p>SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy dribbles during a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images)</p>

<p>SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 in action against Simeon Career Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)<br/></p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 is seen against Simeon Career Academy before a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 in action against Simeon Career Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 shoots a free throw against Simeon Career Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 is seen against Simeon Career Academy before a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Springfield,MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Jan 15, 2018; Springfield, MA, USA; Montverde Academy Eagles guard R.J. Barrett (5) dribbles the ball during a game against the Mater Dei High School Monarchs at Springfield College. (Photo: Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY Sports)</p>

<p>Jan 15, 2018; Springfield, MA, USA; Montverde Academy Eagles guard R.J. Barrett (5) attempts a free throw against the Mater Dei High School Monarchs during a game at Springfield College. (Photo: Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY Sports)</p>

<p>Jan 15, 2018; Springfield, MA, USA; Montverde Academy Eagles guard R.J. Barrett (5) attempts a free throw against the Mater Dei High School Monarchs during a game at Springfield College. (Photo: Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY Sports)</p>

<p>Jan 15, 2018; Springfield, MA, USA; Montverde Academy Eagles guard R.J. Barrett (5) sits on the bench during a media timeout in a game against the Mater Dei High School Monarchs at Springfield College. (Photo: Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY Sports)</p>

<p>SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images)</p>

<p>SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy dribbles in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images)</p>

<p>SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy dribbles during a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 dunks against Mater Dei during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 15, 2018, in Springfield, MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>Montverde Academy's R.J. Barrett #5 passes against Mater Dei during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 15, 2018, in Springfield, MA. Montverde won the game. (Photo: Gregory Payan, AP)</p>

<p>3/31/18 12:54:09 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) dunks against NSU University School during the fourth quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/31/18 1:02:49 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) drives though NSU University School Scottie Barnes (0) and NSU University School guard Trey Doomes (C) (23) during the fourth quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/31/18 1:04:24 PM -- NSU University School guard Trey Doomes (C) (23) defends Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) from driving to the basket during the fourth quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/31/18 1:04:24 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) pulls up for a jump shot defended by NSU University School guard Trey Doomes (C) (23) during the fourth quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/31/18 1:08:56 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) shoots a lay up defended by NSU University School Scottie Barnes (0) during the fourth quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/31/18 1:22:30 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) lines up a slam dunk against NSU University School during the fourth quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/30/18 5:57:34 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) shoots a lay up defended by Findlay Prep center Bol Bol (0) during the third quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>

<p>3/30/18 6:05:09 PM -- Montverde Academy forward R.J. Barrett (5) dunks the ball against Findlay Prep during the third quarter in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A -- GEICO High School Nationals Tournament features some of the top basketball teams in the country. -- (Photo: Dennis Schneidler, USA TODAY Sports Images)</p>