Jevon Carter facts for kids
Carter with the Brooklyn Nets in 2022
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| No. 5 – Chicago Bulls | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 14, 1995 Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | West Virginia (2014–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall |
| Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2018–2019 | →Memphis Hustle |
| 2019–2021 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2021–2022 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2022–2023 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2023–present | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jevon Carter (born September 14, 1995) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jevon is known for his strong defense. He was one of the best defensive players in college basketball. He won several awards for his defense, including the NABC Defensive Player of the Year and the Lefty Driesell Award. He won these awards in both his junior and senior years. In his final college season, he also won the first-ever Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award.
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High School Basketball Career
Jevon Carter played basketball at Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois. In high school, he mostly played a position where he didn't handle the ball as much.
From 2011 to 2012, he played for Team NLP in AAU games. A famous teammate of his was Jalen Brunson. Experts saw Carter as a promising player. He received scholarship offers from several colleges. He chose to play for West Virginia.
College Basketball Career
At West Virginia, Jevon changed his position to point guard. He quickly became known as one of the best defensive players in the Big 12 Conference. He was a key part of "Press Virginia," a special defense used by coach Bob Huggins. This defense forced many turnovers from opposing teams.
Jevon became a starter in his second year. He averaged 9.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Junior Year Success
In his junior season (2016–17), Jevon averaged 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He earned many awards for his amazing defense. He was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He also won the Lefty Driesell Award and the NABC Defensive Player of the Year. These awards recognized him as the top defensive player in the country.
After his junior year, Jevon thought about joining the 2017 NBA draft. But he decided to return to West Virginia for his senior season.
Senior Year Highlights
Before his senior season (2017–18), Jevon was chosen for the preseason All-Big 12 team. On November 30, 2017, he became West Virginia University's all-time leader in steals. He passed the previous record of 252 steals.
On March 3, 2018, Jevon made history. He became the first player from a major conference to reach 1500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, and 300 steals in his college career.
On March 12, 2018, he was named Academic All-American of the Year for Division I men's basketball. This award recognizes student-athletes who excel in both sports and academics.
For the 2017–18 season, Jevon was named a second-team All-American. He also won the 2018 Senior CLASS Award. This award celebrates student-athletes who show loyalty and achievement by staying in school. Jevon was the second player from West Virginia University to win this honor.
Defensive Awards
In his senior season, Jevon Carter won many awards for his defensive skills. He was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year again. He also won the NABC Defensive Player of the Year and the Lefty Driesell Player of the Year for the second time. He was the first player to win the Lefty Driesell Player of the Year more than once. He also won the first-ever Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award.
College Records
- WVU career steal leader (330 steals)
- WVU single-season steal leader (112 steals in 2018)
- WVU single-season assist leader (246 assists in 2018)
- Only player to be named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team four times
Professional Basketball Career
Memphis Grizzlies (2018–2019)
On June 21, 2018, the Memphis Grizzlies picked Jevon Carter in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft. He was the 32nd overall pick. The Grizzlies officially signed him on July 12, 2018.
During his first year, he also played for the Memphis Hustle. This is the Grizzlies' team in the NBA G League, which helps players develop their skills. Jevon made his NBA debut on December 15, 2018. He scored 11 points in that game. On April 10, 2019, he scored a career-high 32 points against the Golden State Warriors.
Phoenix Suns (2019–2021)
On July 7, 2019, Jevon was traded to the Phoenix Suns. In the 2020 NBA Bubble, he scored a season-high 20 points on August 8. He made 6 out of 9 three-point shots in that game.
On November 21, 2020, Jevon signed a new 3-year contract with the Suns. He helped the Suns reach the 2021 NBA Finals. However, the Suns lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in 6 games.
Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022)
On August 6, 2021, Jevon Carter was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He was with the Nets until February 22, 2022, when he was waived.
Milwaukee Bucks (2022–2023)
Jevon signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on February 24, 2022. In his first start for the Bucks on April 1, he scored 18 points and had 8 assists.
He re-signed with the Bucks on July 6, 2022. On November 9, 2022, Jevon set a new career high with 36 points. He also had 12 assists in a double-overtime win against the Thunder.
Chicago Bulls (2023–present)
On July 10, 2023, Jevon Carter signed a 3-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. He continues to play for the Bulls as of July 2025.
Endorsements
On August 3, 2018, Jevon Carter announced that he had signed a deal with And1. He became a brand ambassador for the sports apparel company.
See also
In Spanish: Jevon Carter para niños
