In the world of high school basketball, Oklahoma City Millwood continues to etch its name into the history books, clinching a record 19th state championship this past March. One of the standout stars from this powerhouse program, Amari Barrett, is now taking his talents to the collegiate level with a commitment to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 185 pounds, Barrett is a guard who has consistently delivered on the court. This past season, he averaged an impressive 17.0 points per game, leading Millwood to a stellar 27-2 finish. The Falcons not only captured the Oklahoma Class 3A state title but also ended the season on a remarkable 20-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance.
Barrett's journey at Millwood has been nothing short of impressive. During his junior year, he averaged 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds, helping the Falcons to a 22-5 record.
The team came close to the championship in his sophomore year, finishing as state runners-up. Barrett made the move to Millwood from Edmond North, bringing his talents and determination to a program that knows how to win.
Basketball talent runs in the Barrett family. Amari's brother, T.O. Barrett, is also making waves as a 6-4 guard, contributing 8.6 points per game as a sophomore and part-time starter for Missouri.
Initially, Amari Barrett had committed to Ball State, signing with them in November. However, he also attracted attention from other programs, receiving scholarship offers from UT-Arlington and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville before ultimately choosing Texas Tech.
Joining Barrett in Texas Tech's 2026 recruiting class are two other promising high school players: 6-7 forward Treaton "Trey" Hall from North Crowley and 6-5 guard DaKari Spear, who honed his skills at Dynamic Prep and Overtime Elite after starting his high school career at The Colony.
Texas Tech isn't just banking on fresh high school talent. They've also bolstered their roster through the NCAA transfer portal, bringing in 6-3 guard Cruz Davis from Hofstra, 6-1 guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn from UNLV, and 6-1 guard Damarion Dennis from Wyoming. With this blend of young talent and experienced transfers, the Red Raiders are assembling a squad that could be formidable in the seasons to come.
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