Myles Carter
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Myles Carter
6-8, 221 | Class of 2015
3 Star
50 POSITION
63 REGIONAL
18 STATE
ESPN Analyst
Updated 03/23/2015
Strengths:
A big body with a broad frame and ample strength in both his upper and lower body, Carter has the physical tools to be very productive on the interior. He doesn't mind contact inside the lane and gives a fairly wide target when posting up. He has more ability to pass out of the post than most young bigs and will also run the floor with long strides. Defensively, he protects the rim aggressively, challenging shots and dribble drivers alike.
Weaknesses:
Still a bit raw offensively, Carter needs to establish a go to move in the post as well as a dependable counter while also working to soften his hands. Defensively, he has a tendency to over-commit with his feet, thus opening driving lanes to the basket when he isn't able to come up with the block.
Bottom Line:
He's a well developed physical prospect who knows what he is and embraces playing inside the paint on both ends of the floor.
MPG 3.6
PPG 0.6
RPG 0.7
APG 0.1
BPG 0.1
TOPG 0.3
1.000 FG%
.250 FT%
Didn't attempt any shots from the arc.
With Carter it's all about potential.
If Seton Hall had their way Carter might have been playing at a prep school last season. But there was a fear that he would play well enough that other offers from D1 schools might have enticed him to go elsewhere so that idea was nixed.
There was also a chance he would be redshirted but Willard doesn't want to do that anymore except in rare cases so that idea also went by the wayside.
That left one option open. Play as a normal freshmen and learn the game as you go along.
There was never any thought that Carter would be ready to play major minutes or be a part of the rotation in 2015/16. He just wasn't ready yet. He needed to work on his skill set on both sides of the court but more so on offense where he is very raw.
On defense Myles is more advanced but he still has a ways to go. Especially regarding strength and experience. Carter needs to put on weight and get stronger. At this early stage in his development he's just not ready to battle the bigs he'll face day in and day out on the court. The work ethic is there as is the heart so the future looks bright if the PF/C matures as expected.
When the Fred Hill player first committed to the Hall I had a chance to ask our assistant coach about him. Fred was honest and what we saw this year was exactly what Hill told me to expect. He did add one thing though. Hill noted that Carter measured a wingspan of 7' 1". That's long for a player listed at 6-8.
That wingspan with the solid (not great) athleticism and desire to battle inside on the boards gives hope that down the road Carter will give his teammates Delgado, Sanogo and Nzei help at the power positions.
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ESPN profile
Myles Carter
6-8, 221 | Class of 2015
- Hometown Chicago, Ill.
- School Saint Rita High School
- Position Power Forward
- Status Committed Seton Hall 03/23/2015
3 Star
50 POSITION
63 REGIONAL
18 STATE
ESPN Analyst
Updated 03/23/2015
Strengths:
A big body with a broad frame and ample strength in both his upper and lower body, Carter has the physical tools to be very productive on the interior. He doesn't mind contact inside the lane and gives a fairly wide target when posting up. He has more ability to pass out of the post than most young bigs and will also run the floor with long strides. Defensively, he protects the rim aggressively, challenging shots and dribble drivers alike.
Weaknesses:
Still a bit raw offensively, Carter needs to establish a go to move in the post as well as a dependable counter while also working to soften his hands. Defensively, he has a tendency to over-commit with his feet, thus opening driving lanes to the basket when he isn't able to come up with the block.
Bottom Line:
He's a well developed physical prospect who knows what he is and embraces playing inside the paint on both ends of the floor.
MPG 3.6
PPG 0.6
RPG 0.7
APG 0.1
BPG 0.1
TOPG 0.3
1.000 FG%
.250 FT%
Didn't attempt any shots from the arc.
With Carter it's all about potential.
If Seton Hall had their way Carter might have been playing at a prep school last season. But there was a fear that he would play well enough that other offers from D1 schools might have enticed him to go elsewhere so that idea was nixed.
There was also a chance he would be redshirted but Willard doesn't want to do that anymore except in rare cases so that idea also went by the wayside.
That left one option open. Play as a normal freshmen and learn the game as you go along.
There was never any thought that Carter would be ready to play major minutes or be a part of the rotation in 2015/16. He just wasn't ready yet. He needed to work on his skill set on both sides of the court but more so on offense where he is very raw.
On defense Myles is more advanced but he still has a ways to go. Especially regarding strength and experience. Carter needs to put on weight and get stronger. At this early stage in his development he's just not ready to battle the bigs he'll face day in and day out on the court. The work ethic is there as is the heart so the future looks bright if the PF/C matures as expected.
When the Fred Hill player first committed to the Hall I had a chance to ask our assistant coach about him. Fred was honest and what we saw this year was exactly what Hill told me to expect. He did add one thing though. Hill noted that Carter measured a wingspan of 7' 1". That's long for a player listed at 6-8.
That wingspan with the solid (not great) athleticism and desire to battle inside on the boards gives hope that down the road Carter will give his teammates Delgado, Sanogo and Nzei help at the power positions.
Comments.
