Carney is an available 2028 who popped at the Millon Fall Invitational because of his athleticism, speed, and polished skill set. He is a natural left-hander, but this past Sunday, Carney showed he could dodge going to his left or right and then shoot or pass with both hands. Carney was especially effective when he initiated from the wing, swept across the defense, and then ripped while on the move. This high IQ offensive prospect with a quick burst displayed a unique ability to lull a defender to sleep and then explode past or dip underneath him for a sprint to the cage. Additionally, Carney impressed with the way he worked back towards midfield, received outlet passes, and then swiftly turned upfield to create a transition opportunity.       

I was impressed by the range of skills Carney showed with Team CONNY at the New Balance All-America event. I love how he sets up his dodges with small adjustments and shuffles, then starts the race on his terms instead of letting his matchup dictate when he attacks. He’s a fluid mover who can slip underneath a defender or use his size to lean in and get to the middle for a quality shot.

Against Upstate, Carney showed his speed on a dodge from behind the cage. Matched up against a shortstick, he sprinted up the hashes and finished around his defender with a quick release that gave the goalie little time to react. CONNY also used him at the top middle spot on its EMO unit, a position typically reserved for one of the team’s most skilled players. From there, he showed his range and ability to finish with different release points. I also loved that he set some great picks, something you don’t see often in the summer, let alone at a regional All-Star event.