Carlton Kaleel "Bub" Carrington III played for the Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team in the 2023-24 season, as of November 2024, is a professional point guard/shooting guard for the Washington Wizards. He declared for the 2024 NBA draft after his freshman season at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Carrington was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft but was traded to the Wizards that same year.
Carrington made his debut in his college career in regular-season games against the North Carolina A&T, where he scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and made 10 assists. This achievement marked the first triple-double in a debut in school history and the second in Atlantic Coast Conference history. In 2024, he was named to the ACC All-Rookie team and earned the ACC Rookie of the Week twice, making him the first Pittsburgh player to earn selection back-to-back since 2007–08. According to his college profile, Carrington played 33 games, scoring 456 points, making 136 assists, and grabbing 171 rebounds.
What is Bub Carrington's nationality?
Bub Carrington is American. He was born to his parents, Carlton ‘Bub’ Carrington and Karima Carrington. His father, Carlton ‘Bub’ Carrington, is a former coach of Pitt standout Jamel Artis from the age of 10 through high school, according to his college profile.
Bub Carrington Hometown
According to his NBA 2024 Draft Prospects, Bub Carrington is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. He played the local AAU ball with Team Melo. Carrington graduated from the Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, where he averaged over 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game as a senior. He scored over 1,000 points in his high school career, according to his college profile. According to his NBA Draft Prospects, his high school tenure was historic, as he earned the First Team All-BCL, the BCL All-tournament, and MIAA All-Tournament team accolades in 2023. He was named the MVP at the DTLR Classic, R1A Classic, Jumpman Classic, More than Basketball Game, and St. James MLK Classic.
Bub Carrington Birthplace
Bub Carrington was born on July 21, 2005, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. According to his college profile, his nickname is "Lil Bub". He has two siblings, Kareem and Faith.
FAQs on Bub Carrington
A. As of November 2024, Bub Carrington is 19 years old.
A. Bub Carrington was drafted in 2024.
A. Bub Carrington's wingspan is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m), according to the official website of NBA.
A. bub Carrington has two siblings, Kareem and Faith.
