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Georgetown Basketball: Breaking down the 2018 recruiting class

By Lukas Harkins

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 03: Head coach Patrick Ewing of the Georgetown Hoyas reacts during the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Wells Fargo Center on March 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 03: Head coach Patrick Ewing of the Georgetown Hoyas reacts during the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Wells Fargo Center on March 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 05: NBA Hall of Famer and former Georgetown Hoyas player Ewing. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 05: NBA Hall of Famer and former Georgetown Hoyas player Ewing. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Grayson Carter – Dallas, TX

Forward | 6-foot-8 | 220 lbs | No. 235 overall

A strong versatile forward out of Texas, Grayson Carter looks to be an excellent addition for Coach Ewing. Although Carter does not seem to have one “signature skill” at this point in time, he is clearly a talented player with a well-rounded set of skills. If necessary, Carter can be used as a switchable defender, offensive creator, rebounder, or scorer. At 6-foot-8, he boasts plenty of size to play either forward position or even function as a small-ball center from time to time.

Although not the most highly-rated player in the 2018 class, Carter already has a well-built frame that can compete physically in the Big East right away. Carter still has to add some polish to his all-around game but his ability to step out and knock down jumpers makes him incredibly versatile. Stretch forwards can always find significant roles and the expectation is that Carter will find minutes if he is able to consistently hit the 3-point shot.

Furthermore, Carter projects as a sound defender due to his quick hands and shot-blocking instincts. Even though he likely needs some time to develop into a starter for the Hoyas, there are not many coaches better in the nation for teaching a frontcourt player than Patrick Ewing. It will be interesting to see how Coach Ewing is able to tap into Carter’s potential over the years.

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