After his final season of high school basketball, guard Teyjuan Carter is set to continue his career at Las Positas College. As the Hawks rebuild their roster for the 2026-27 season, Carter is a piece that fits the puzzle.
Committed as of April 24, Carter is a 6-foot-1 guard from Sheldon High School. It’s mid-recruiting season for the Hawks’ men’s squad, LPC head coachJames Giacomazzi has secured several players who add length to the Hawks squad, including Luka Galić, a 7-footer, and 6-foot-6 forward Zacariah Beatty.
In high school, Carter was ranked in the top 15 in assists per game.
“He’s really good at mid-range,” Giacomazzi said. “He’s good in those areas. He’s consistent from the three, and he can make it.”
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Two years ago, the LPC men’s basketball team reached the Elite Eight in their postseason. Last year, they fell short struggling with three-point shooting. Giacomazzi has been scouting players with longer wingspans and reliable perimeter shooting. Carter is the key to their offense, providing length and the ability to score effectively from long range.
In his final year at Sheldon High, Carter averaged 12.5 points across 28 games. He was ranked nationally for most assists per game. Although he attended a top 20 school, his court strategy is what stood out to Giacomazzi.
“In transition, he’ll slow the dribble down to get guys to run a little fast, just to create a window to create that pass,” Giacomazzi said. “He’s got a lot of ability that I was attracted to and how he plays.”
In the Hawks’ most recent season, which concluded in February, leading point scorer, Jaden Woodard, also previously played forSheldon. He is moving up to Division II basketball at Cal State East Bay. Sheldon continues to be a hotspot for Las Positas talent this recruiting season.
Beatty, another Sheldon alum, and Carter’s best friend, will also be joining the Hawks. Their chemistry on the court is expected to be a major asset.
“He and Zach play well together,” Giacomazzi said. “They play the ball screen well, they pick and roll. They know each other so well that they kind of know what they’re going to do before it even happens. So that timing is really, really important. It’s an advantage they have.”
The duo’s success will help contribute to the rest of the team, as LPC strives to go past the Elite Eight in their next postseason.
Giocomazzi noted that the duo’s history brings a “leadership and expectation of winning” that mirrors the program’s lofty goals.
Although Carter drew interest from several schools, it came down to the style of play Las Positas had to offer.
“At the end of the day, they like our style. We like their style,” Giacomazzi said. “They love the campus, they love the visit … the parents love the visit. This allows them to kind of be not at home, but still be pretty close to it.”
With the 2026-27 season still months away, Giacomazzi is focused on building a roster defined by length and strength. For Carter, playing at LPC offers an opportunity to sharpen his skill set in preparation for a four-year program.
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Maggie Vander Ende is a staff writer for the Express. Follow her on Instagram at @maggie.vanderende.
