One of the most compelling evaluations from the JSE weekend belongs to Karter McDowell Karter McDowell 5'11" | SG/CG Southwood | 2028 State LA , a dynamic 5’10” point/combo guard from Southwood High School (Shreveport, LA) in the Class of 2028. While his bucket-getting ability and defensive upside make him an intriguing prospect on the court, McDowell’s academic resume elevates him to a premium recruitment target. In the modern recruiting landscape, finding a player with a high basketball IQ is great—but finding one who pair it with an elite academic standard changes everything. A 4.7 GPA tells a college program a few vital things before they ever make an in-person home visit. McDowell has already shouldered an impressive amount of responsibility early in his high school career, showing glimpses of being the next big name to run the show at Southwood. As he continues to mature, fine-tune his primary playmaking skills, and grow physically, his production is poised to jump to another level.
​For college programs building out their 2028 watch lists, McDowell checked every box during the June live period. He possesses the scoring package, the competitive edge on defense, and the flawless academic background that demands a long-term look. He is an arrow-up prospect in the state.

While McDowell is already a known name to basketball enthusiasts in North Louisiana, he significantly elevated his statewide stock over the weekend. He has taken a highly consistent path to development, returning to the court each year bigger, stronger, and more polished. He is a poised, mature athlete whose steady play and multiple double-digit scoring games thoroughly impressed scouts.

Karter McDowell Karter McDowell 5'11" | SG/CG Southwood | 2028 State LA has been a bright spot in the Southwood hoops program and earned a name for himself as an up and coming hooper in North Louisiana. As an underclassman he carried a big offensive load, but heading into the summer he looks to be prepared to take an even bigger role in getting Southwood back to their Top 28 days. Karter is a confident three level scorer and as he grows so will his production, and with that more wins will come. Look out for more from this rising prospect in the class. 

McDowell contributed 10 points in a tough loss, but you can see the potential in his game. He has a smooth stroke and a high motor along with a strong frame. He rebounds well for a guard and works hard on defense. McDowell is a young developing talent and could be the next big name to come out of Southwood.