Canada’s R.J. Barrett leads World team over U.S. at Nike Hoop Summit

PORTLAND, Ore. — Canadian R.J. Barrett had a game-high 20 points to lead the World Select Team to an 89-76 win over the United States on Friday night at the Nike Hoop Summit, a showcase for the top high school basketball players in the world.

Barrett also had nine rebounds and six assists through 29:53.

Barrett, a 17-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., is regarded as the world’s best player his age.

He led Canada to an historic gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup last summer, despite being one of the tournament’s youngest players.