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Devin Carter
View on WikipediaDevin Carter (born March 18, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Providence Friars and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Key Information
Early life and high school career
[edit]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
[edit]South Carolina
[edit]On December 13, 2021, Carter was named SEC Freshman of the Week. He helped South Carolina to a 66-65 win over Florida State University. He led the team with 16 points which was tied as career high and 7 rebounds.[4] On March 8, 2022, Carter was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. He became the 13th Gamecock to be named to the SEC All-Freshman squad. He joined Michael Carrera, Sindarus Thornwell, AJ Lawson and Jermaine Couisnard.[5] Carter played in 30 games during the 2021-2022 season and started in 7 of them. He averaged 9 points and 3.8 rebounds during the season.[6]
Providence
[edit]As a sophomore, Carter transferred to Providence.[7] He averaged 13 points and 4.9 rebounds in his first season with the Friars.[8]
In his second season at Providence, under first year head coach Kim English, he won both Big East First Team and Big East Player of the Year.[9] Carter averaged nearly 20 points and 9 rebounds per game, establishing himself as one of the best players in college basketball. His outstanding scoring ability, tenacious defense, and high-motor impressed NBA scouts throughout his junior season.
Professional career
[edit]Sacramento / Stockton Kings (2024–present)
[edit]On June 26, 2024, Carter was selected with the thirteenth overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA draft[10] and on July 9, he signed with the Kings.[11] Throughout his rookie season, he was assigned several times to the Stockton Kings.[12] 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.[13] On October 14, 2025, the Kings exercised the third-year option on Carter.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Carter is the son of Anthony Carter and Cassie Carter. He has one brother named Joshua.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]| 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 |
NBA
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Sacramento | 36 | 0 | 11.0 | .370 | .295 | .591 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .6 | .1 | 3.8 |
| Career | 36 | 0 | 11.0 | .370 | .295 | .591 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .6 | .1 | 3.8 | |
College
[edit]| 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 | |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Carter Named SEC Freshman of the Week". University of South Carolina Athletics. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ^ "Carter Named to SEC All-Freshman Team". University of South Carolina Athletics. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ^ "Devin Carter". University of South Carolina Athletics. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Koch, Bill (March 31, 2023). "Providence basketball stars Bryce Hopkins, Devin Carter will remain Friars". The Providence Journal. 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.
- ^ "Kings Exercise Team Option on Devin Carter". NBA.com. October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ "Devin Carter - Men's Basketball". Providence College Athletics. Retrieved July 26, 2024.