Lockhart was part of a talented Grant squad that has a lot of long, athletic finishers. Being surrounded by big-time finishers, Lockhart was locked in on distrubting the ball, dicing up defenses, and advancing it up the floor on possession changes. He was really making key passes from all over the floor, whether it was dissecting in the half court, making pinpoint passes on the go in transition, or kicking off his paint touches. Even with his passing standing out, he managed to lead them in scoring in three games over the weekend with 15 against Lake City, 16 against Mount Si, and 16 against Clackamas.

The newest member of Grant’s extremely talented Class of 2028 is Lockhart, and there’s no question he fits right into what the Generals do. In their opening game win over West Linn, he was sharp with his shot both off the catch and off the dribble and he got his buckets within the flow of the offense. Capable of defending any backcourt position, the rising junior garnered some steals and also helped out on the boards with 5 rebounds.

1st Team

Lockhart is easily the most decorated player in the class of 2028, holding multiple high level D1 offers. His play this season supported that status, as he lead a team dealing with a ton of injury issues within a last second made 3 of the state tournament. If healthy, look for Nelson to compete for a state title next season with Lockhart one of the key pieces.

Lockhart remains entrenched at the top spot. The sophomore combo guard has seamlessly fit right in with his new Nelson teammates, getting an opportunity to play both on and off the ball with great results. He’s taken over a lot of the scoring load as star guard Braylon Gaines Braylon Gaines 6'0" | PG Nelson | 2027 State OR has been out with injury, showing great range on his jumper and continuing the ability to score at all three levels. The lefty has done a great job with his passing as well and has posted some high-assist efforts.

Carter Lockhart Carter Lockhart 6'2" | CG/PG Nelson | 2028 State OR wasn’t at full health, but it didn’t stop him from competing at a high level and playing with maximum effort. He came up clutch by knocking down a crucial shot in the closing seconds of the game. A capable on-ball defender and solid all-around shooter, Lockhart finished with 10 points and showed toughness and composure in a big moment.

Lockhart led his team in scoring with 19 points in the game we watched. He’s a smooth scorer with a strong mid-range game and a good-looking, confident shot. Lockhart plays with poise, using his speed and athleticism to create space, and he extends his range beyond the arc. A team-first guard, he combines calm decision-making with scoring versatility to impact the game in multiple ways.

Overall it was a balanced effort as Nelson got past North Medford, but Lockhart led the way in his first game in a Hawks uniform. The sophomore guard didn’t have it going with the three necessarily only hitting one, but adjusted his game and looked to utilize his mid-range jumper for his points, which looked incredibly smooth and natural off the bounce. Sharing ball-handling and passing duties with teammate Jaydon Schregardus Jaydon Schregardus 5'11" | CG Nelson | 2027 State OR in the absence of the injured Braylon Gaines Braylon Gaines 6'0" | PG Nelson | 2027 State OR , Lockhart dished out a couple of assists to go along with his 21 total points.

Lockhart is a balanced lefty guard who shows all the skill to affect the game in various ways. Mainly on display at the Pop-Up was his quickness and shooting, and often the potency of those two things together. He’s quick and can cover ground with his crossovers with good bursts north and south, but also has an incredibly quick dribble-to-shot time that he showed off with pull-ups and step-backs. Also displayed his passing ability with some great touch passes to guys cutting through the defense or flaring off screens, measuring the weight and precision of the pass near perfect. (RM)