Duke's Barrett ready for homecoming during Canadian tour

Duke freshman R.J. Barrett is ready for his homecoming games — and his college career hasn't even formally begun yet.

The native of Canada figures to be the center of attention when the Blue Devils play three exhibition games north of the border, beginning next week in Barrett's hometown outside Toronto and also near Montreal.

Barrett says it's "very surreal" that his debut in a Duke uniform will come in his hometown of Mississauga, Ontario, where the Blue Devils will play twice.

While there are plenty of potential distractions for the top-rated recruit, Barrett says his new teammates will keep him focused. Barrett is the centerpiece of the nation's consensus No. 1 recruiting class.