R.J. Barrett is just weeks away from setting out to play in his first 82 game season as an NBA player. Selected number 3 overall by the New York Knicks he will be expected to make an immediate impact both on an off the court as the organization’s new star.
Just one year out of college having such responsibilities placed on his shoulders so early may be too much to ask, especially in a city like New York notoriously unforgiving despite years of mediocrity as far as basketball is concerned. R.J. Barrett may have moved on from Duke University, but that hasn’t stopped the NBA rookie from going back to the college ranks to find love.
His new girlfriend, Hailey Brown a junior at the University of Michigan plays the forward position and also has aspirations of one day becoming a professional player in the WNBA.
For now, the relationship Between Hailey Brown and R.J. Barrett seems to be moving slow and smooth as both individuals remain committed to bettering themselves as athletes while enjoying the time they do get to spend together. It’ll be interesting to see how the two manage to maintain their young love over the course of the year, as we know the NBA can be very demanding when it comes to time management.
Flip through the pages to see a few photos of the young lovers.