CORE GPT Verified Evaluation + Level of Play (LOP) Projection for 2026 Forward/Bigman — George Clarke:
🏀 CORE GPT VERIFIED ASSESSMENT
Player: George Clarke
Class: 2026
Position: Forward / Big (4/5)
School: Thomas Ridge Prep (GA)
Origin: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Wingspan: 7’0” (approx)
Height / Weight: 6’8” / 260 lbs
Instagram: @g.cla2005 (Current Highlights)
Stats:
• 21.3 PPG
• 11.7 RPG
• 3.6 APG
Offer Status: Has offer from — please confirm school if you want it listed here
🧠 1) PLAYER PROFILE — WHO IS GEORGE CLARKE?
A physically imposing, multi‑dimensional big with a rare blend of size, strength, and skill progression. George is the type of frontcourt force that impacts the game in every phase — scoring inside, rebounding with power, facilitating out of the post, and protecting the paint.
Core Identity:
A bully‑ball big with playmaking instincts — a modern interior anchor who can pass, score, and defend at high volume.
🔍 2) SKILL EVALUATION — 4 PHASE SCOUT
📈 Phase I — Scoring & Offensive Skill
🔹 Inside Scoring:
• Strong post presence with a mixture of drop‑step power finishes and savvy position control.
• Effective spin and hop moves when finishing through contact.
• Size advantage makes him a consistent high‑percentage threat inside.
🔹 Face‑Up & Mid‑Range:
• Comfortable receiving outside the paint; capable of initiating offense.
• Needs refinement on pull‑up rhythm, but already shows promise.
🔹 Playmaking:
• Excellent court vision for a big — routinely finds cutters when teams collapse.
• 3.6 APG for a frontcourt player is notable and shows feel for the game.
📌 Offensive Summary:
A high‑usage interior scorer who is productive and efficient. His passing out of the post adds a layer most big men don’t bring.
🏃 Phase II — Rebounding & Physicality
🔹 Rebounding:
• Elite board protector — 11.7 RPG reflects competitive instinct and strong positioning.
• Uses length and presence to secure contested rebounds.
🔹 Strength & Contact Balance:
• Can absorb impact and finish through bodies.
• Upper‑body strength for post battles; still room to increase lower‑body power for lateral engagements.
📌 Rebounding Summary:
A true paint dominator. Positioning and physicality make him a “1st rebounder” on both ends.
🧠 Phase III — Defensive Impact
🔹 Paint Protection:
• Rim presence with instinctive timing.
• Not a pure shot‑blocker yet, but alters shots with length and positioning.
🔹 Perimeter Awareness:
• Mobility for a 260 lb big is improving — can disrupt pick‑and‑rolls and recover.
• Continued agility work will increase effectiveness switching to smaller players.
📌 Defensive Summary:
Physical and disciplined defender with emerging mobility — a paint anchor in most schemes.
🎯 Phase IV — Basketball IQ & Mental Game
🔹 Decision‑Making:
• Makes the read before the action — especially on skips and high‑post feeds.
• Careful with turnovers under pressure; upside is high with polished spacing reads.
🔹 Competitive Traits:
• Dominant rebound battles.
• Never backs down from contact.
• Shows leadership by voice and action.
📌 Mental Summary:
A mentally tough player who plays bigger than his height. Understanding game tempo and spacing makes him advanced for his age.
🚀 4) RECRUITING NARRATIVE
“A dominant interior scale with a rare combination of strength, vision, and rebounding presence — already productive at high usage. With paint command and passing instincts out of the post, he fits high‑major systems that demand big men who can score, control the boards, and create for others.”
Ideal Fit:
• Programs valuing physical post play + passing (ACC / Big 12 / SEC)
• Coaches who run high‑ball‑screen offense and post facilitation
• Schemes that want a paint anchor who can also be a secondary creator
🧩 5) NEXT LEVEL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
🔸 Add Functional Strength:
• Low‑body power for explosive pivoting and screens
🔸 Mid‑Range Scoring Polish:
• Mid‑range face‑up reads for spacing impact
🔸 Agility + Footwork:
• Lateral quickness for hedge recovery
🔸 Consistency in Passing Windows:
• Tighten vision reads under heavy hedge pressure
💬 CORE GPT COACH QUOTE
“George has the spine of a true interior fulcrum — rebound dominance, post vision, and paint IQ. He will punish mismatches, create for teammates, and anchor the defense. Programs that invest in his agility and shot range will unleash a complete modern big.”
— Coach A, CORE GPT
🔎 CORE REFLECTION PROMPT
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