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Scout Report
Petersburg doesn't produce five-star wings every year, but there's a scoring guard down there who already has North Carolina fans checking the 2028 class rankings on a loop. Chacho Womack fills it up in bunches and does it with a shooting stroke that looks years ahead of his age group.
Background
Womack plays his high school ball at Petersburg, a program with a gritty, blue-collar reputation in Virginia hoops circles. He's grown up around the game in a community where basketball carries weight, and that shows in how comfortable he looks in big moments already. On the AAU circuit he's built chemistry with backcourt mate Kaharri Coleman, the two forming one of the more dangerous guard duos in the 2028 class. That partnership has helped raise his profile well beyond the Virginia border.
Playing Style
Womack is a scoring guard first, but he's not a chuck-it-up-and-hope type. He reads ball screens well for a player his age, using hesitation moves to freeze defenders before attacking downhill or rising into his jumper. His shot selection is advanced — he understands the difference between a good look and a tough one, which isn't always true at this stage of development. In transition he's a threat to pull up from deep or finish through contact, and he plays with a tempo that makes it hard for defenses to set. Defensively he competes on the ball and shows good hands in passing lanes, though his instincts as a team defender are still catching up to his offensive polish. Playing next to a lead guard like Coleman lets him operate more as a scorer than a primary initiator, and he thrives in that role.
Strengths
The shooting is the separator. Womack can shoot off movement, off the catch, or off a dribble combo, and his release is quick enough that closeouts don't bother him much. He's also a legitimate driver — not just a spot-up guy — with a first step that's already collegiate-level at 6-4. Coaches who watch tape point to his scoring versatility: pull-up, catch-and-shoot, floater package, finishing through contact. That kind of shot diversity at his age is rare.
Areas to Watch
Physically he'll need to add strength to handle contact against older, longer wings once he moves up levels. His playmaking for others is still developing — right now he's more comfortable scoring than setting up teammates, and expanding that part of his game would make him a tougher matchup. Tightening up his on-ball defensive consistency, especially navigating screens, would round him into a more complete two-way piece.
Player Comparison
His combination of size, shot-making, and scoring instincts brings to mind a young Malik Monk — a guard who can get hot in a hurry and doesn't need a ton of dribbles to create separation. Like Monk, Womack's shooting gravity is what makes the rest of his offense work, forcing defenders to close out hard and opening driving lanes.
Recruitment
Womack already holds three Division 1 offers, including Charlotte, North Carolina A&T, and North Carolina, and he's committed to the Tar Heels well ahead of typical 2028 timelines. That early commitment signals how much Carolina's staff values his shot-making and upside as a backcourt scorer. Given how far out his class still is, expect more programs to circle back with offers before signing day, but for now the pledge to Chapel Hill looks firm.
Stat Highlight
No verified box score or statistical data available yet, but his tape and offer sheet — three D1 offers as a 2028 prospect, plus a top-100 national ranking — speak to how advanced his skill level is relative to his class.
Projection
If the shooting translates as expected, Womack projects as a high-usage scoring guard in a major conference backcourt, the kind of player who can get his own shot in isolation or off a screen. His ceiling depends on how much his playmaking and defense catch up to the shot-making, but even as a pure scorer he profiles as a rotation piece with pro potential if the frame fills out. Worst case, he's a microwave scorer off the bench at the college level; best case, he's a lead guard scorer capable of NBA Draft buzz down the line.
Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Offers
3
North Carolina
Committed
Chose North Carolina over 2 other offers
North Carolina A&TOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
Congratulations to Chacho Womack for earning on a spot on the U-18 Adidas Select Team @nextgeneuroleague 🔥🔥 Stage is set, let’s get it🚀
Petersburg's backcourt looking like one of the best in the Country 4⭐️ Junior Chacho Womack And 4⭐️ Sophomore King Bacot combined for 50+ points @brdrleague