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Devin Carter

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Devin Carter
Carter with South Carolina in 2021
No. 22 – Sacramento Kings
PositionShooting guard / point guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-03-24) March 24, 2002 (age 22)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2024: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentSacramento Kings
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Devin Carter (born March 24, 2002) is an American basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Providence Friars.

Early life and high school career

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Carter initially attended Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colorado. He transferred to Doral Academy Preparatory School in Doral, Florida, after his freshman year, when his family relocated to Florida following his father, Anthony Carter, being hired as a player development coach for the Miami Heat.[1] Carter's senior season was cut short due to a shoulder injury, and he opted to enroll at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, for a postgraduate year.[2] Carter was rated a three-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for South Carolina during his senior year at Doral Academy.[3]

College career

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South Carolina

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Carter began his college career at South Carolina. He played in 30 games during his freshman season and averaged nine points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Following the end of the season, Carter entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Providence

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Carter transferred to Providence.[5] He averaged 13 points and 4.9 rebounds in his first season with the Friars.[6]

In his second season, he won both Big East First Team and Big East Player of the Year.[7]

Professional career

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Sacramento Kings (2024–present)

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On June 26, 2024, Carter was selected with the thirteenth overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA draft[8] and on July 9, he signed with the Kings.[9]

Personal life

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Carter is the son of Anthony Carter and Cassie Carter. He has one brother Joshua.[10]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 South Carolina 30 7 18.7 .420 .267 .688 3.8 1.8 .9 .3 9.0
2022–23 Providence 33 33 32.0 .427 .299 .720 4.9 2.5 1.8 1.1 13.0
2023–24 Providence 33 33 35.3 .473 .377 .749 8.7 3.6 1.8 1.0 19.7
Career 96 73 29.0 .447 .338 .723 5.9 2.7 1.5 .8 14.1

References

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  1. ^ "Basketball recruiting: South Carolina could land Devin Carter". The State. April 23, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Taylor, Collyn (January 28, 2022). "After reclassifying to be a Gamecock, Carter showing potential as freshman". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Taylor, Collyn (April 24, 2020). "Gamecocks land commitment from high-scoring guard". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "South Carolina basketball: Devin Carter in transfer portal". The State. March 28, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Koch, Bill (April 17, 2022). "Two transfers — South Carolina's Devin Carter and La Salle's Clifton Moore Jr. — commit to PC". The Providence Journal. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Providence basketball stars Bryce Hopkins, Devin Carter will remain Friars". The Providence Journal. March 31, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Brewer, Fisher (June 26, 2024). "Former Gamecock star Devin Carter drafted in Lottery Round of the NBA Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Rivera, Joe (June 26, 2024). "Sacramento Kings select Devin Carter with 13th pick of 2024 NBA draft. What to know". USA TODAY. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Sacramento Kings Sign Devin Carter". NBA.com. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Devin Carter - Men's Basketball". Providence College Athletics. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
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