Ron Carter (basketball) facts for kids
Carter in 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 31, 1956 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Perry Traditional Academy (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | VMI (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1978–1980 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1979 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1979–1980 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ronald Carter Jr. was born on August 31, 1956. He is a former American basketball player who played as a shooting guard. A shooting guard is a player who focuses on scoring points for their team. Ron played college basketball for the VMI Keydets team.
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Ron Carter's Early Life and College Basketball Career
High School and Joining VMI
Ron Carter went to Perry Traditional Academy for high school. After that, he received a special scholarship to play basketball at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He quickly became an important player for the VMI Keydets.
College Achievements and Records
Ron helped his college team win two championships in the Southern Conference. These wins happened in the 1975–76 and 1976–77 seasons. He also led his team to big tournaments. In the NCAA basketball tournament, his team reached the "Elite Eight" in 1976 and the "Sweet 16" in 1977. These are major achievements in college basketball.
During his senior year, Ron set some amazing school records:
- He scored 45 points in one game against Long Beach State College.
- He made 19 free throws in a single game against Siena College.
- He averaged 26.3 points per game throughout that season.
Overall, in his college career, Ron averaged 19.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. He also had 60 games where he scored 20 or more points, which is a school record.
Awards and Honors
Ron Carter received many awards during his college years. He was chosen three times for the All-SoCon team. He was also named the Southern Conference Player of the Year twice, in 1977 and 1978. In 1976, he was the Most Outstanding Player in the Southern Conference tournament.
He finished his college career with 2,228 points, making him one of the top scorers in the conference's history. Ron was the first athlete at VMI to have his jersey number, 13, officially retired. This means no other player on the team can wear that number. In 1989, he was added to the VMI Sports Hall of Fame. Later, in 2018, he was also inducted into the Southern Conference Hall of Fame.
Ron Carter's Professional Basketball Career
Playing in the NBA
In 1978, the Los Angeles Lakers picked Ron Carter in the second round of the 1978 NBA draft. He was the 26th player chosen overall. This made him the first player from the Virginia Military Institute to be drafted and play in the NBA.
Ron played in 46 games for the Lakers. He averaged 3.1 points per game during his time with the team. He later signed with the Indiana Pacers in November 1979. He played 13 games for them, averaging 2.5 points. He tried to make a comeback with the Lakers in 1983 but was released before the season started.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Ron Carter worked in different important roles. He was the director of economic development for the Chicago Housing Authority. He also worked as a consultant for the Gary, Indiana Housing Authority. Later, he became the city manager of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Ron Carter's Family Life
Ron Carter has four children: two sons named Ronald and Paul, and two daughters named Bria and Brooke. His son, Ronald III, was a two-time All-American in triple jump while attending California State University, Long Beach. His other son, Paul, played college basketball at the University of Illinois at Chicago and then played professionally in Europe.
Career Statistics Summary
Here's a quick look at Ron Carter's statistics from his time in the NBA.
NBA Regular Season
- In the 1978–79 season with the L.A. Lakers, he played 46 games, averaging 7.2 minutes and 3.1 points per game.
- In the 1979–80 season with the Indiana Pacers, he played 13 games, averaging 9.0 minutes and 2.5 points per game.
- Overall, in his NBA career, he played 59 games, averaging 7.6 minutes and 3.0 points per game.
NBA Playoffs
- In the 1979 playoffs with the L.A. Lakers, he played 2 games, averaging 1.0 minute and 0.0 points per game.
See also
In Spanish: Ron Carter (baloncestista) para niños
