Carmelo Swinson 5'8 165 2025 Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth VA

Carmelo has the IQ of a player much older and the poise and game management skills to match.' A physical yet crafty and agile playmaker, Carmelo can dazzle you with some impressive ball handling and break his defender down off the dribble or get bullish and power his way through many defenders and get to the rim.' His scoring potential is highlighted by very good shot mechanics and the ability to knock down shots at all levels and especially from beyond the arc where he needs little space and time to bury a jumper.' Carmelo plays off his deep threat potential and uses quick crossovers and change of direction coupled with physicality to attack space.' He does a great job initiating and playing off contact whether to create separation for the jumper or to get into the paint where he is a threat to score with runners and skillfully executed floaters.' He can get into the body of opposing bigs and get to the line and is adept at getting his shot off and creatively finishing against taller defenders or in traffic.' Despite his double figure scoring he is a very good and willing passer.' Carmelo uses his dribble wisely and uses penetration kick outs or dishes behind the defense to cutters.' His game management skills impress as much as anything he does fundamentally and he knows where everyone is, he knows time and score and he knows his personnel.' Really a cerebral type point guard showing patience and purpose.' Does a great job making post entries with both the job and bounce passes.' Defensively Carmelo takes advantage of his physicality and quick feet to deny dribble penetration and does a very good job on ball.' He competes on every possession and brings energy and consistency.' He is amazingly skilled and knowledgeable for someone so young and his upside is tremendous.' He'll be one of the area's most impactful playmakers!