Matthews impressed with IMG Academy during June and with Alabama Fusion in Las Vegas during Nike’s EYBL. A high academic prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, Matthews is an aggressive, scoring combo guard with good positional size and above average athleticism. He is a capable ball handler and creator off the dribble. A solid shot maker, Matthews can also impact the game at the defensive end as well.

Matthews delivered a well-rounded performance built around aggressive shot creation. The combo guard consistently got downhill, used his athleticism to finish in traffic, and showed confidence pulling up from the perimeter when defenders sagged. While scoring is clearly his biggest strength, he also handled the ball effectively and created advantages off the dribble that kept defenses on their heels.

Matthews put together an impressive spring with 4:44 Athletics on the PUMA Pro16 circuit, consistently showcasing his ability to score and impact the game on both ends of the floor. An aggressive combo guard with good positional size and above-average athleticism, he thrives when attacking defenses and creating offense. Matthews is a capable ball handler who can generate his own shot, get downhill off the dribble, and make plays in space. More of a scorer than a distributor, he has a natural offensive mindset and the ability to put points on the board in a variety of ways. He is a solid perimeter shot maker who keeps defenses honest while also using his strength and athleticism to finish around the basket.

Matthews continued his strong spring with another impressive performance in Tulsa. The junior combo guard is an aggressive scorer who consistently puts pressure on defenses with his ability to attack off the bounce. He possesses good positional size and above-average athleticism, allowing him to impact the game in multiple ways offensively and defensively. Matthews is a capable ball handler and creator who can generate offense for himself, while also showing the ability to knock down perimeter shots consistently. Defensively, he stays active and competes with energy, adding to his value as a versatile backcourt prospect.

Matthews played a steady, controlled game throughout the weekend. The 6’4 guard scored efficiently, handled the ball well, and made smart decisions without forcing action. He consistently got to his spots and made an impact within the flow of the offense.

Great length on the perimeter. Matthews defends at a high level. Plays above the rim. Is a smooth downhill finisher that covers ground with long strides. Shoots the ball well from distance.

Charles Matthews Charles Matthews 6'4" | SG IMG Academy | 2027 State FL recently transferred to Westlake by way of IMG Academy and he used the platform on Saturday to wake up the state. Matthews is a big athletic guard that can play above the rim and score from all three levels. He proved capable of finishing tough lays through traffic and flashed the bounce whenever he could get to the launch pad. Matthews should make an immediate impact as a sophomore at Westlake this year.