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 |
| Nationality | American |
| 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 |
| 1980 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ronald Carter Jr. was born on August 31, 1956. He is a retired American basketball player. He played as a shooting guard. Ron played college basketball at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
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Ron Carter's College Basketball Journey
Ron Carter went to Perry Traditional Academy for high school. He received a basketball scholarship to attend the Virginia Military Institute. He helped his college team win two Southern Conference championships. These wins were in the 1975–76 and 1976–77 seasons.
In the NCAA basketball tournament, his team reached the Elite Eight in 1976. The next year, in 1977, they made it to the Sweet 16.
During his senior year, Ron set new school records. He scored 45 points in one game against Long Beach State College. He also made 19 free throws in a single game against Siena College. That season, he averaged 26.3 points per game, which was another record.
Throughout his college career, Ron averaged 19.2 points per game. This is the third-highest in VMI history. He also averaged 6.9 rebounds per game. He had sixty games where he scored 20 points or more, which is a school record.
Ron was chosen three times for the All-SoCon team. He was also selected for the All-tournament team three times. He won the Southern Conference Player of the Year award twice. In 1976, he was named the SoCon tournament's Most Outstanding Player. He finished his college career with 2,228 points. This made him the tenth-highest scorer in conference history.
Ron Carter was the first athlete at VMI to have his jersey retired. His number 13 jersey is now a symbol of his achievements. In 1989, he was added to the VMI Sports Hall of Fame. He was also named to the Southern Conference's 75th Anniversary third-team Men's Basketball Team. In 2018, he was honored again by being inducted into the Southern Conference Hall of Fame.
Ron Carter's Professional Basketball Career
The Los Angeles Lakers chose Ron Carter in the 1978 NBA draft. He was picked in the second round as the 26th overall player. This made him the first player from the Virginia Military Institute to be drafted into the NBA. He was also the first VMI player to play in the league.
Ron played in 46 games for the Lakers. He averaged 3.1 points per game. The Lakers released him from the team on October 4, 1979.
On November 15, 1979, Ron signed with the Indiana Pacers. He joined them as a free agent, meaning he was not under contract with any team. He played in 13 games for the Pacers, averaging 2.5 points. He was released again on December 5. However, the Pacers re-signed him on February 15, 1980. He was released once more on February 25.
On September 15, 1983, Ron tried to return to the NBA. He signed with the Los Angeles Lakers again. But he was released on October 24, before the season started.
Life After Basketball
After his time playing basketball, 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. He has two sons, Ronald and Paul. He also has two daughters, Bria and Brooke.
His son, Ronald III, was a two-time NCAA All-American in triple jump. He achieved this while attending California State University, Long Beach. His other son, Paul, played college basketball at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Paul also went on to play basketball professionally in Europe.
See also
In Spanish: Ron Carter (baloncestista) para niños
