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2012-03-13 04:22:37 | DraftExpress: Michael Carter-Williams and Rakeem Christmas discuss their future legacy with the Syracuse Orange: http://bit.ly/igdXY8
2011-04-05 07:31:03 | DraftExpress: Syracuse commits Michael Carter-Williams and Rakeem Christmas on the mic... http://plixi.com/p/87875793
2011-03-29 01:47:56 | DraftExpress: National Prep Showcase: Elite 2011 Prospects: http://bit.ly/6n6vgv - Khem Birch, P.J. Hairston, Jakarr Sampson, Michael Carter-Williams,more
2010-11-23 12:08:47 | DraftExpress: Mmmm...He's a tough one. I see the talent, but lots of red flags there too. RT @LucasTHENBAMan: What'd you think of Michael Carter-Williams?
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Syracuse, Freshman
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H: 6' 5"
W: 175 lbs
Bday: 10/12/1991
(20 Years Old)
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Current: PG/SG
NBA: PG/SG
Possible: PG/SG
| Round: 1 Pick: 26 in 2013 Mock Draft
Rank 21 in NCAA Freshmen
RSCI: 27
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High School: St. Andrews
Hometown: Hamilton, Rhode Island
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| HoopHall Classic Scouting Reports: Elite Prospects (Part Two)
January 22, 2011
Joseph Treutlein
A highly-ranked guard with tremendous scoring abilities and instincts, Michael Carter-Williams (#30 Scout, #16 Rivals, #32 ESPN) is in a unique situation on his high school team, which requires him to shoulder a massive burden of shot creation responsibilities.
In his game here against powerhouse Findlay Prep, Carter-Williams looked outstanding creating his shot off the dribble, scoring equally effectively at the basket and from behind the three-point arc.
Possessing a somewhat awkward but very controlled handle, Carter-Williams has no problem getting wherever he wants on the floor while being capable of scoring from anywhere also. He is extremely smooth pulling up into his shot with range to well behind the three-point arc. From behind the arc, he can maintain balance and hit shots with a hand in his face frequently, showing a ton of prowess even with the ridiculous defensive attention teams pay him.
Attacking the basket, he relies mostly on craftiness and subtle changes of speed and direction as opposed to ankle-breaking crossovers or complex advanced moves. His ability to finish well on finesse floaters and runners or take the ball hard into contact make him very dangerous attacking the rim, not showing the limitations you'd expect with his skinny frame, though that could change in college.
Interestingly, Carter-Williams is trying to develop his point guard skills in hopes of spending some time at the position once he gets to Syracuse. He shows pretty good instincts and vision in this regard, recognizing double teams well and relying mostly on simple drive-and-kicks or pick-and-roll passes to find open teammates. It's still obviously early, but this willingness to expand his game is encouraging.
Defensively, Carter-Williams shows a lot of ability on and off the ball when he puts in the effort, but that effort is intermittent at the moment, possibly due to the ridiculous burden he maintains offensively.
Looking forward, Carter-Williams is an interesting prospect that will have to make a major role adjustment when he gets to college next year, something he appears willing to do. How he adjusts to the more physical level of competition given his skinny frame will be key.
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2010 National Prep Showcase: Elite 2011 Prospects
November 23, 2010
Jonathan Givony
One of the most highly touted guards in the 2011 high school class, the opinions surrounding Michael Carter-Williams (#31 Scout, #16 Rivals, #32 ESPN) vary greatly depending on whom you're talking to.
A skinny combo guard with long arms and an underdeveloped frame, Williams is a quick and highly aggressive player who serves as his team's primary ball-handler and shot-creator. He never misses out on an opportunity to push the ball up the floor, but is somewhat of a wild player with the ball in his hands when it comes to his decision making and playmaking ability.
Carter's first step and strong ball-handling skills allow him to get to wherever he wants on the court at this level, and in a hurry at that. He's the type of player who wants and needs the ball in his hands all the time, looking extremely impatient to get it back any time he gives it up to a teammate. It's not rare to see him barking and clapping at them incessantly, showing bad body language and somewhat of a star mentality on a team that doesn't really have many options outside of him. He can make shots (inconsistently) with his feet set, gets to the free throw line at a great rate and is capable of making some impressive passes off the dribble, but has a tendency to drive into brick walls and will heave up some very questionable shots from time to time, particularly pulling up from behind the arc early in possessions.
Defensively, Carter-Williams has quick feet, excellent length, and can get plenty of steals with the sheer frenetic energy he plays with. He puts great pressure on the ball, but must improve his fundamentals and focus to reach his potential in this area, as well as add some strength to his skinny frame.
Carter-Williams has a lot of natural tools to work with, but unless he's just willing to give him the keys to his team and let him go wild, it might take some time for Jim Boeheim to integrate him into his system at Syracuse.
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