Rowan Alexander Barrett Jr.

Professional basketball player

Canadian Toronto, Ontario, Canada Gemini 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth14/06/2000
Age26 years
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Rowan Alexander Barrett Jr.

21/06/2026

HoopsHype reported that the Raptors had received trade inquiries about Barrett and that he had been included in multi-team trade conversations ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft and free agency. His expiring contract, which pays him about $29.6 million in 2026-27, was cited as a factor that could make him valuable in a trade.

04/05/2026

Barrett said he wants to stay with the Raptors for the rest of his career, citing his Canadian roots. He became eligible for a contract extension during the offseason, and the team has said it intends to wait before starting serious negotiations.

03/05/2026

The Toronto Raptors' 2025-26 season ended with a 114-102 Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Barrett had earlier hit a game-winner in Game 6 with 1.2 seconds left, which became one of the defining moments of Toronto's season. He had his best season as a Raptor, averaging 19.3 points per game in the regular season.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryCanadian professional basketball forward who plays for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. He was drafted third overall by the New York Knicks in 2019 after one season at Duke University. He was traded to Toronto in 2023 and has since become one of the team's leading scorers.
Nicknames
  • Maple Mamba
  • Ducky
  • Headband Ro
  • Star-J
  • Broadway Barrett
  • Duke of York

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight214 lb (97 kg)
PositionShooting guard / small forward
ShootsLeft

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolMontverde Academy, Montverde, Florida
CollegeDuke University

Personal Life

Languages
  • English
  • French
Early LifeLived in France as a child while his father played professionally there, then moved to Mississauga, Ontario in 2008.

Relationships & More

GodfatherSteve Nash

Family

FatherRowan Barrett, former professional basketball player and Canada Basketball executive
MotherKesha Duhaney, former nationally ranked college sprinter and long jumper
SiblingNathan Barrett (younger brother)

Career

DraftSelected third overall by the New York Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft
NBA Debut23/10/2019
Teams
  • New York Knicks (2019-2023)
  • Toronto Raptors (2023-present)
Honours and Achievements
  • MVP and gold medal, 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup with Canada
  • Bronze medal, 2023 FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup with Canada
  • 2018 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year
  • 2018 Morgan Wooten National Player of the Year
  • Led Duke to the ACC Championship and the NCAA Elite Eight in 2019
Contract StatusFinal year of current deal in 2026-27, with an extension possible; unrestricted free agent after that season

Style Quotient

Playing StyleVersatile wing scorer who attacks the rim, combines physicality with playmaking, and can play multiple positions

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rjbarrett/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was the first player since LeBron James to sweep all major high school awards and win a national championship.
2. He led Montverde Academy to an undefeated season and the GEICO national championship.
3. He became the youngest Knicks player to average 20 points per game for a season.
4. He was born in Toronto but grew up in France before moving to Ontario.

Also born on 14 June

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