Devin Carter

Devin Carter
Carter with South Carolina in 2021
No. 99 – Boston Celtics
PositionShooting guard / point guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-03-18) March 18, 2002 (age 24)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school
College
2024: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Drafted bySacramento Kings
Playing career
2024–present
Career history
2024–2026Sacramento Kings
2024–2025→Stockton Kings
2026–presentBoston Celtics
2026–present→Maine Celtics
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
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Devin Carter (born March 18, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks and Providence Friars. Carter was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.

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. 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. Carter was rated a three-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for South Carolina during his senior year at Doral Academy.

College career

South Carolina

On December 13, 2021, Carter was named SEC Freshman of the Week. He helped South Carolina to a 66–65 win over Florida State. He led the team with 16 points, which tied his career high, and 7 rebounds. 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, Sindarius Thornwell, A. J. Lawson and Jermaine Couisnard. Carter played in 30 games during the 2021–22 season and started in seven of them. He averaged 9 points and 3.8 rebounds during the season.

Providence

As a sophomore, Carter transferred to Providence. He averaged 13 points and 4.9 rebounds in his first season with the Friars.

In his second season at Providence, under first-year head coach Kim English, Carter won both Big East First Team and Big East Player of the Year. He 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

Sacramento Kings (2024–2026)

On June 26, 2024, Carter was selected with the thirteenth overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA draft and on July 9, he signed with the Kings. Throughout his rookie season, he was assigned several times to the Stockton Kings. 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 no points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

On October 14, 2025, the Kings exercised the third-year option on Carter. On March 10, 2026, Carter recorded a career-high 24 points in a 114–109 victory over the Indiana Pacers. On April 10, Carter increased his career high to 29 points, also setting career highs in rebounds (nine) and three-pointers (six) during a 124–118 win over the Golden State Warriors.

On June 30, 2026, Carter and a 2033 second-round pick were traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the draft rights to Alpha Kaba.. On September 11, Carter was waived by the Hawks.

Boston Celtics (2026–present)

On September 15, 2026, Carter signed with Boston Celtics on an Exhibit 10 deal. On October 18, he was converted to a two-way contract.

Personal life

Carter is the son of Anthony Carter and Cassie Carter. He has one brother named Joshua.

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

NBA

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2024–25 Sacramento 36011.0.370.295.5912.11.1.6.13.8
2025–26 Sacramento 381218.4.414.263.7133.32.7.9.28.9
Career 741214.8.401.274.6742.71.9.7.26.4

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 South Carolina 30718.7.420.267.6883.81.8.9.39.0
2022–23 Providence 333332.0.427.299.7204.92.51.81.113.0
2023–24 Providence 333335.3.473.377.7498.73.61.81.019.7
Career 967329.0.447.338.7235.92.71.5.814.1

See also

References

  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. ↑ "Carter Named SEC Freshman of the Week". University of South Carolina Athletics. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Carter Named to SEC All-Freshman Team". University of South Carolina Athletics. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Devin Carter". University of South Carolina Athletics. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Koch, Bill (March 31, 2023). "Providence basketball stars Bryce Hopkins, Devin Carter will remain Friars". The Providence Journal. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ Brewer, Fisher (June 26, 2024). "Former Gamecock star Devin Carter drafted in Lottery Round of the NBA Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Sacramento Kings Sign Devin Carter". NBA.com. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024-2025 Stockton Kings Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  13. ↑ Bryant, Kailee (January 3, 2025). "Kings rookie Devin Carter makes NBA debut against Grizzlies under father's watch". MSN.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Kings Exercise Team Option on Devin Carter". NBA.com. October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Kings' Devin Carter: Tallies career-high 24 points". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  16. ↑ Dubow, Josh (2026-04-11). "Devin Carter scores 29 points to lead the Kings to a 124-118 win over the Warriors". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  17. ↑ "Atlanta Hawks Acquire Guard Devin Carter". hawks.com. 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  18. ↑ "Boston Celtics Sign Devin Carter: Everything You Need to Know". Boston Celtics On SI. September 15, 2026. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Celtics Convert Devin Carter to Two-Way Contract". Boston Celtics. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Devin Carter - Men's Basketball". Providence College Athletics. Retrieved July 26, 2024.