City Rankings: Charlotte Area 2021 Wings (Top 7)
So far, the City Rankings have taken a look at the top guards in the Charlotte area. Here’s a look at the Top 7 wings in Charlotte’s 2021 class. #1 AJ Smith AJ Smith 6'4" | CG Combine Academy |…
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Continue ReadingSo far, the City Rankings have taken a look at the top guards in the Charlotte area. Here’s a look at the Top 7 wings in Charlotte’s 2021 class.
#1 AJ Smith AJ Smith 6'4" | CG Combine Academy | 2022 State NC | 6’4 G/F | Hickory Grove Christian
Smith is a wing prospect that can really fill it up from the wing spot. He’s got a big frame which allows him to play inside and out on the perimeter as evidenced by his 28.1 ppg and 8.2 rpg averages in 2019-20. He holds offers from William & Mary, Elon, Texas A&M, Hampton, Charlotte and Appalachian State with more soon to come his way as the top wing in the Charlotte area.
#2 Trae Benham Trae Benham 6'3" | CG Concord First Assembly | 2021 State NC | 6’3 G/F | Concord First Assembly
Benham is another big wing prospect who’s frame allows him to play multiple spots on the hardwood. He’s a slasher that can get to the rim and finish in traffic and also knock it down from the perimeter. He put up 19.2 ppg in 2019-20 and returns as one of the top players in the Metrolina Conference.
#3 Mike Dudley Mike Dudley 6'5" | SG Combine Academy | 2021 State NC | 6’5 Wing | United Faith Christian
Dudley is an athletic wing at 6-foot-5 that can play on the perimeter and mix it up a bit in the post depending on matchups. He’s slowly figuring things out as a slasher and shooter on the wing. He made 36 3-pointers in 2019-20 while shooting 36 percent from the arc. As he learns to make an impact on the glass, he’s due for a boost in his recruitment.
#4 Justin Taylor Justin Taylor 6'3" | CG Carmel Christian | 2021 State NC | 6’3 Wing | Carmel Christian
Taylor is another prospect at Carmel Christian that’s turning heads with his play on the wing. He produced 11.0 ppg, 3.6 apg and 3.2 rebounds per game in the rotation in 2019-20 while earning offers from Winthrop and South Florida in the process. He’ll be a breakout prospect to watch in the Charlotte area in 2020-21.
#5 Knoah Carver Knoah Carver 6'2" | SF Charlotte Country Day | 2021 State NC | 6’2 Wing | Charlotte Country Day
Carver is a wing prospect that thrives at getting to his spots on the floor first then making things happen. He can shoot the 3-ball and get to the rim, making him an emerging three-level threat. Defensively, he’s an active menace on the ball that stays aware of where the ball is at all times.
#6 Graham Calton Graham Calton 6'4" | SF Charlotte Latin | 2021 State NC | 6’3 G/F | Charlotte Latin
Calton put up 17.0 ppg and 6.0 rpg while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range. He’s a deadly shooter at Charlotte Latin School but isn’t afraid to create off the dribble as well. He does well finding open spots while being down and ready to shoot. He’s one to watch in 2020-21 in the area.
#7 Terence Johnson Terence Johnson 6'6" | SF Liberty Heights | 2021 State NC | 6’6 G/F | Liberty Heights
Johnson is an emerging wing prospect with quite the athleticism in his wheelhouse. He’s got nice length at 6-foot-6 which allows him to operate as an athletic slasher in the rotation. He spent time at Moravian Prep this past season and given the experience he gained, he’s due to make waves at Liberty Heights Institute.