The 6-foot-3 combo guard, Devin Carter, played collegiate ball for South Carolina and Providence. As a four-star recruit, Carter decided to test the NCAA transfer portal after his freshman season and committed to Providence in the Big East conference. He also led the Friars to their second consecutive March Madness appearance in 2023.
In the latest Bleacher Report mock draft, Carter’s draft stock has improved massively by his tremendous performance in the NBA combine. The player led the combine in Max and Standing Vertical Jumps and generated keen interest from multiple teams. The combo guard went from a late lottery pick to a top-10 pick in the latest draft. His NBA comparison is Derrick White, which is similar to Carter’s game style at Providence, shooting 37.7 from threes and averaging more than 2.5 stocks per game (1.8 steals, 1.0 blocks).
How many points does Devin Carter average?
In his career 14.2 points per game as of June 2024.
The 2023/2024 season saw the rise of Carter as one of the best players in college basketball as he led the Big East conference in scoring. His three-point shooting also saw an improvement, going from 29.9% on 3.5 attempts in his second year to 37.7% on 6.8 attempts per game in his junior year. He averaged 19.7 points on 47.7% shooting from the field and elevated his scoring from all areas including three-pointers and free-throw shooting. In his junior year, Carter scored double-digit points in 33 consecutive matches and ended the regular season with 24 points against the champions UConn.
In his sophomore year, Carter became the centerpiece at Providence, finishing third in points and averaging 13.0 points on 42.7% shooting. He also averaged 3.5 three-point attempts per game and knocked down 1.1 on 29.9% shooting from deep. The combo guard improved his free-throw shooting from 68.8% to 72% and was a frequent visitor to the free-throw line. The guard experienced a hot streak from the end of December to February, consistently scoring double-digit points in 15 consecutive games, contributing to the team's record of 11-4 during that period.
In his freshman season with the SC Gamecocks, Carter played the majority of his games from the bench, averaging 9.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 42% shooting. Despite a smaller role, Carter was named on the SEC All-Freshman team, becoming the only Gamecock to earn an All-conference honor.
FAQ's On Devin Carter Points
A. Devin Carter played college basketball at South Carolina and Providence.
A. Devin Carter plays as a combo guard.
A. Devin Carter scored 1351 points in 96 games and averaged 14.1 points per game.
A. Devin Carter averaged 19.7 points per game and led the Big East in scoring.
A. Devin Carter’s highest points scored was 31 against DePaul and St. John’s (NY).
