Recruiting Report: Josh Carlton (2017)
One of the most promising bigs in the DMV area, DeMatha’s Josh Carlton has put together a strong body of work this spring and summer. The 6-foot-10, 235 pound rising senior continues to attract interest from a variety of division…
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Continue ReadingOne of the most promising bigs in the DMV area, DeMatha’s Josh Carlton has put together a strong body of work this spring and summer. The 6-foot-10, 235 pound rising senior continues to attract interest from a variety of division one programs across the country. Given the fact that Carlton just started taking basketball seriously in eighth grade, it appears that he’s just scratching the surface of his true potential.
Originally born in the DMV area, Carlton was raised in Winterville, NC before coming back to attend DeMatha. Carlton is a traditional big man who is best with his back to the basket. He works hard on the glass, and has terrific hands.
“I’m a back to the basket post man. I like to get my team involved,” Carlton said. “Look for the opposite man when I’m getting double teamed. I like to score from the post.”
One of the most underrated aspects of Carlton’s game has to be his passing ability. He still needs to work on improving his conditioning, strength, and overall explosiveness as well as being more consistent with his jumper from 15 feet. Because of his size, Carlton often draws a double team down low. He’s very comfortable finding open teammates in these situations.
“People don’t realize that I can pass,” he explained. “Most post players don’t get others involved.”
UCONN, Texas A&M, Clemson, NC State, and Kansas State have recently offered scholarships to Carlton. At the next level, he projects as a solid power forward or center. One of the most admirable qualities Carlton possesses as a big man, aside from his hands, is his ability to move bodies in the paint.
“Schools just like that I’m a big body, and that I can score from the post,” Carlton stated. “That I can bang in there with big dudes. My skill set. Stuff like that.”