I got the chance to watch Mekhi in his new Legacy Longhorn threads with his new teammates. He showcased exactly why he is a big addition to this team by playing with such poise and purposeful patience. He got a paint touch whenever he wanted to make the opposing low-man help, leading to easy drop offs to whoever was waiting at the dunker spot. Any time the help didn’t come, he took it himself for easy lay-ups. His speed and pace was a real problem for the opposing defense to control.

I already knew going into the Combine and Showcase that Carter had some bounce, and he put it on full display. Leaping 40 inches during the Max Vert testing. He is a rare high school prospect who already holds offers in both basketball and football, making him a well-rounded athlete overall. Expect him to utilize his hops to throw down dunks throughout the AAU season.

Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV carved it up as a floor general at the Combine and Showcase. He keeps his head up when he has the rock and will throw it ahead if a teammate is open. He can also get downhill and kick it out or drop it off from there. Beyond his passing skills, he got into the paint and scored. Carter also wasn’t easy to get around on defense, as he stayed active with his hands. All in all, he played the right way, and other coaches besides me took notice.

– Selected to the All Star Game

– Has a 74 inch wingspan

Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV rounds out the top 10. He is an incredibly shifty guard who can shake defenders or euro step around them to score. He also has a mid-range shot that he gets to and is a threat from beyond the arc. Carter gets after it on the defensive end as well, capable of picking his opponent’s pocket or jumping in a passing lane. From there, he can push the pace to jumpstart the offense or take it all the way himself and slam it home. With his upside, he may turn some heads again with LV United.

Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV was a standout for multiple reasons last night. On offense, he utilized his driving ability, court vision, and finishing skills to fill up the stat sheet. He also connected on a pair of 3-pointers, helping the Pioneers widen their lead in the second quarter. On defense, Carter jumped into passing lanes and collected at least three steals. Overall, it was an impressive showing from the Canyon Springs sophomore.

Stats – 18 Points, 5 Assists

Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV has a set of wheels on him and attacks the basket like few can. He also knows to protect the rock until the very last second and he makes tough finishes often. As a defender, Carter utilizes his lateral quickness and instincts to make plays on the ball.

Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV had a very impressive outing for LV United against Marsden (Australia). He did what he does, and got to the rack consistently with both his left and right hand. Then he started to pour in shots from 3 point land. Including a clever behind the back move off the dribble into his shot, that he swished in. Carter had 20 points at the very least, and his efforts also helped LV United get the win.

Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV retains his #9 spot in the rankings. He has to be one of the more athletic guards in the class and his explosive first step and second steps are enough to create separation. He usually makes tough finishes in the paint from there and he also gets to the free throw line. Defensively, Carter is a pest and he uses both his motor and anticipation skills to wreak havoc.

Offers: Louisiana Monroe

Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV is playing with LV United this summer and just picked up his first college offer from University of Louisiana Monroe. His speed and ability to get downhill are definitely traits that could help him gain even more interest.

I wrote about Mekhi Carter Mekhi Carter 5'11" | CG LV United | 2028 State NV about a week ago, since he moved up into the top ten of the 2028 rankings after a stellar varsity season. His play also stood out during the Blacktop 24/7 Tournament, where he was attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line. On the defensive end, he used quick hands to stifle his opponents.