Devin Carter

Devin Carter
	Carter with South Carolina in 2021
No. 22 – Sacramento Kings
Position	Shooting guard / point guard
League	NBA
Personal information
Born	March 24, 2002 (age 22); Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school	Cherry Creek; (Greenwood Village, Colorado); Doral Academy (Doral, Florida); Brewster Academy; (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire);
College	South Carolina (2021–2022); Providence (2022–2024);
NBA draft	2024: 1st round, 13th overall pick
	Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career	2024–present
Career history
2024–present	Sacramento Kings
2024–2025	→Stockton Kings
Career highlights and awards
	Big East Player of the Year (2024); First-team All-Big East (2024);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Devin Carter (born March 24, 2002) is an American professional 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

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

South Carolina

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

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

Sacramento / Stockton Kings (2024–present)

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] Throughout his rookie season, he was assigned several times to the Stockton Kings.^[10] On January 3, 2025, Carter made his NBA debut against the Memphis Grizzlies and his father Anthony, an assistant coach for the Grizzlies. He recorded 0 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.^[11]

Personal life

Carter is the son of Anthony Carter and Cassie Carter. He has one brother named Joshua.^[12]

Career statistics

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


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

^ "Basketball recruiting: South Carolina could land Devin Carter". The State. April 23, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
^ Taylor, Collyn (January 28, 2022). "After reclassifying to be a Gamecock, Carter showing potential as freshman". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ Taylor, Collyn (April 24, 2020). "Gamecocks land commitment from high-scoring guard". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
^ "South Carolina basketball: Devin Carter in transfer portal". The State. March 28, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
^ 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.
^ "Providence basketball stars Bryce Hopkins, Devin Carter will remain Friars". The Providence Journal. March 31, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
^ Brewer, Fisher (June 26, 2024). "Former Gamecock star Devin Carter drafted in Lottery Round of the NBA Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
^ 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.
^ "Sacramento Kings Sign Devin Carter". NBA.com. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
^ "2024-2025 Stockton Kings Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
^ Bryant, Kailee (January 3, 2025). "Kings rookie Devin Carter makes NBA debut against Grizzlies under father's watch". MSN.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
^ "Devin Carter - Men's Basketball". Providence College Athletics. Retrieved July 26, 2024.

External links

[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] "2024-2025 Stockton Kings Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

[11] Bryant, Kailee (January 3, 2025). "Kings rookie Devin Carter makes NBA debut against Grizzlies under father's watch". MSN.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.

[12] "Devin Carter - Men's Basketball". Providence College Athletics. Retrieved July 26, 2024.

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