"Built to Break You Down: The Versatile Wing with Bounce, Buckets, and Defensive Bite"

Charlie Winks

@charliewinks_

IG: @charliewinks_

6’6, 181lbs, Class of 2026

Brisbane Boys’ College, Queensland, Australia

Charlie is the total package, an electric, versatile guard/wing with length, skill, and a nonstop motor. He’s a mix of size and crafty athleticism who can lock up 1 through 4 defensively, rains shots at a high clip, and explode in transition for highlight-reel finishes. Whether he’s cutting with purpose, sprinting to the corner, or taking flight above the rim, Charlie brings constant motion and total commitment to winning plays. He talks on defense, hustles in every possession, and thrives off being the guy who does the little things others won’t. His three-point shot is lethal (42–44% from deep), but it’s his IQ, timing, and team-first mindset that make him a nightmare to guard and a dream to coach.

In AAU competition this year in the U.S., Charlie put on a clinic, averaging 18 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting a blistering 56.5% from the field, 42% from three, and 93% from the free throw line. He hit 6 threes in a 30-point game against Pluto EYBL in Chicago and followed that up with multiple 20+ point outings during Made Hoops and Recruit Look showcases. What stands out just as much as the stats is how much his game has expanded; he’s now comfortable bringing up the ball, playing some point guard, and creating for others while continuing to develop his Pick-and-roll reads and middy arsenal. Charlie doesn’t just meet expectations, but surpasses them, smashing personal season goals like hitting the 50/40/90 shooting splits, crashing the glass, and being active and disruptive on both ends of the floor.

The most impactful moment of his past season came at the 2025 National Performance Camp held at the Australian Institute of Sport, where Charlie competed against Australia’s best under top-tier coaches. It sharpened his edge and showed him that he belongs among the elite. His drive comes from stops that lead to easy transition points, but what really fuels him is adversity. He’s not fazed when the shots don’t fall, but digs in, defends the opposing team’s best player, grabs boards, and keeps the offense flowing. He believes in the 1 percenters, doing the little things that shift momentum without forcing the big play.

Charlie is a dual citizen (American and Australian) and is focused on growing into a three-level threat. He knows what it takes to play at the next level, and he’s preparing for it every day. Coaches can count on elite communication, full-speed effort, unselfish play, and winning habits every time he takes the floor. And when the moment comes, he delivers. Off the court, he enjoys music, drawing, video games with his mates, and spending time with family, but once the whistle blows, he’s all business.

I assess that Charlie is a high-IQ, high-motor wing that can change the flow of a roster. His ability to stretch the floor, defend multiple positions, and create chaos in transition makes him a plug-and-play weapon for any college program. He brings maturity, coachability, and contagious energy that elevates everyone around him.

Charlie is just scratching the surface. As his handles tightens and his middy game grows, he’ll evolve into a true three-level killer with the versatility to star on both ends. Expect him to keep building toward a high-impact future, because everything about him screams next-level ready. Coaches should take note that he’s not just ready for the moment; he is the moment. Stay tuned.