Update April 3, 2017:

Despite 25 points from the No. 1 rated sophomore in the country, R.J. Barrett, (3) Montverde Academy fell just short of the 2017 DICK'S High School Nationals championship, falling to La Lumiere (IN) 70-52 last Saturday, April 1.

The Eagles (26-5) were going for their fourth National Championship in five years under head coach Kevin Boyle. 

"Collectively there was a uniqueness to this team, everyone fed off each other," Boyle said. "They recognized the strengths and weaknesses of their teammates. It's a blessing to be around them and they knew it took sacrificing egos to accomplish their goals."

Montverde Academy returns all but seven players for next year including Barrett and 15th ranked overall sophomore Andrew Nembhard. 

Original story posted March 30, 2017:

Behind 24 points and 13 rebounds by the No. 1 rated sophomore in the country, R.J. Barrett, (3) Montverde Academy cruised past (6) Shadow Mountain (AZ) 74-61 in the quarterfinals of the 2017 DICK'S High School Nationals.

Senior Sandro Mamukelashili added 20 points and 10 rebounds as well. 

The Eagles face-off against (7) Greensboro Day (NC) at 3 p.m. on ESPN2 for a spot in the finals. 

Greensboro Day (NC) defeated IMG Academy (FL) 59-40.