The value that Carpenter brings to this Clinton Grace team is his overall versatility. His blend of positional size, athleticism and mobility make for one of the more toolsy prospects in the DMV and that was on display last night despite the loss. Carpenter can guard four positions at the high school level effectively and on offense, he’s an instinctual cutter that usually results in layups as guards like Lyons deliver lasers. His athleticism around the rim was evident as he had two smooth reverse finishes to avoid the outstretched arms of Springdale defenders such as Duncan and 2026 Bol Thet. Carpenter is also a massive threat in the open floor as a lob-catcher and he brought the gym to a frenzy last night in a pivotal moment when he found himself on the finishing end of an alley-oop as he flushed it with two hands. Carpenter scored 12 points, hauled in six rebounds and blocked two shots on the night.

The value that Carpenter brings to this Clinton Grace team is his overall versatility. His blend of positional size, athleticism and mobility make for one of the more toolsy prospects in the DMV and that was on display last night despite the loss. Carpenter can guard four positions at the high school level effectively and on offense, he’s an instinctual cutter that usually results in layups as guards like Lyons deliver lasers. His athleticism around the rim was evident as he had two smooth reverse finishes to avoid the outstretched arms of Springdale defenders such as Duncan and 2026 Bol Thet. Carpenter is also a massive threat in the open floor as a lob-catcher and he brought the gym to a frenzy last night in a pivotal moment when he found himself on the finishing end of an alley-oop as he flushed it with two hands. Carpenter scored 12 points, hauled in six rebounds and blocked two shots on the night.