RJ Barrett's Mistakes In Duke's Loss To Gonzaga

It’s not often that I share my opinion but today that is the case.

On Wednesday in what happened to be Duke’s first loss of the regular season against Gonzaga in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational Championship I saw something that I didn’t like.

RJ Barrett running the offense and taking the last couple shots at the end of the game.

First I believe that the point guard who for Duke is Tre Jones who is Tyus Jones younger brother should bring up ball at all times unless Mike Krzyzewski takes him out for a break. As the starting point guard for Duke the offense not only runs smoothly when Tre Jones is on the floor but he can score and get his teammates involved.

Basketball is a team sport and there are four other players on his team that are on the floor during a game. I hope going forward and throughout the season that R.J. Barrett learns that he can pass the ball and that his other teammates can make plays too.