Player Information
Name: Carter Jones
Position: Combo Guard
Height / Weight: 5’10” / 150 lbs
Wingspan: 71”
Hand Size: 8”
Class: 2027
School: West Ridge High School
Hometown: Kingsport, TN
Jersey Number: 0
Academics
GPA: 4.25
SAT / ACT: N/A
Honors / Academic Awards:
Multiple AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment classes
Season Stats
Freshman Year:
Points per game: 13.8
Assists per game: 2.5
Rebounds per game: 3.5
Steals per game: 1.0
Blocks per game: 0
Highlights: Hudl – Freshman Season
Sophomore Year:
Points per game: 17.5
Assists per game: 3.5
Rebounds per game: 5.5
Steals per game: 1.5
Blocks per game: 1
Highlights: Hudl – Sophomore Season
Junior Year:
Stats: N/A
Highlights: N/A
Senior Year:
Stats: N/A
Highlights: N/A
Physical Testing
Vertical Jump: 20.5”
Bench Press: N/A
Squat: N/A
40-Yard Dash: N/A
5-10-5 Shuttle: N/A
3-Cone Drill: N/A
Awards & Honors
Sophomore Year:
Big East Conference Player of the Year
Big East 1st Team All-Conference
Big East All-Tournament Team
All Tri-Cities Most Promising Underclassman
Bristol Herald Courier All-Area 1st Team
BCAT District 1 Class 4A Player of the Week
Winter Classic TruShine Player of the Game
Prep Girls Hoops National Player of the Week
Tri-Cities Sports Player of the Week (Twice)
Hardee’s Classic All-Tournament Team
School Records:
Most Threes in a Game – 8
Most Points in a Game – 38
Freshman Year:
Big East Conference Newcomer of the Year
Big East All-Tournament Team
All Northeast TN 2nd Team
WCYB Player of the Week
School Records: Set 3 records as a freshman
Recruiting
Schools Contacted:
UNLV, Furman, Radford, ETSU, App State, Lafayette, Air Force, Mercer, UT Chattanooga, FAU, Jacksonville State, Coastal Carolina, Wofford, King, Emory & Henry, Tusculum, Milligan, UVA Wise
Schools Showing Interest:
Furman, UT Chattanooga, ETSU, Air Force, Lafayette, Jacksonville State, Radford
Offers:
King University, Emory & Henry, Tusculum, St. Andrew’s
Scouting Report
Carter Jones is a skilled and confident combo guard who consistently makes plays on both ends of the floor. He’s a polished scorer with deep range, a smooth shooting stroke, and the ability to create off the dribble. Carter plays with pace and poise, reading the defense well to find open looks or set up teammates. He has excellent body control and footwork, allowing him to finish through contact or pull up in rhythm.
Defensively, he competes with energy and anticipation, using his quickness to disrupt passing lanes and pressure the ball. Carter’s leadership and basketball IQ stand out, showing maturity beyond his age. With his consistent production and strong academic profile, he projects as a high-level college prospect who can contribute early at the next level.
Contact Information
Phone: 423-914-0115
Email: joneslcarter0@gmail.com
Twitter: @CarterLJones
Instagram: @carterljonesss
Hudl: Profile Link
High School Coach
Name: Kristi Walling
Email: Kristi.moody@sullivank12.net
Phone: 423-416-6138
AAU / Travel Coach
Name: Nick Cann
Phone: +1 (859) 489-4093
Twitter: @KYPCoachCann
Team Twitter: @KentuckyPremier