Warren Carter (basketball) facts for kids
| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1985 Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Lake Highlands (Dallas, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8+2⁄3 in (2.05 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Illinois (2003–2007) |
| NBA Draft | 2007 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2007–2015 |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Mutlu Akü Selçuk Üniversitesi |
| 2008–2009 | CB Sevilla |
| 2009 | BK Ventspils |
| 2009–2010 | Ilisiakos B.C. |
| 2010–2011 | Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon |
| 2011–2012 | Dexia Mons-Hainaut |
| 2012 | Elitzur Netanya |
| 2012–2013 | Antalya BSB |
| 2013 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 2013 | San Carlos |
| 2013 | Ironi Nes Ziona B.C. |
| 2014 | Otago Nuggets |
| 2014–2015 | Aix Maurienne |
| 2015 | Chorale Roanne Basket |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Warren Carter (born April 23, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a center or power forward. His last team was Chorale Roanne Basket in France. Before playing professionally, he played college basketball for the University of Illinois.
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High School Basketball Star
Warren Carter went to Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas. He was a top player there. He earned All-State honors twice. In his senior year, he had amazing stats. He averaged 25.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.2 blocks per game.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Warren Carter PF |
Dallas, TX | Lake Highlands (Texas) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | May 22, 2002 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 18 (PF) Rivals: 25 (PF) | ||||||
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College Basketball Journey
Warren Carter played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He played from 2003 to 2007.
Freshman Year (2003–04)
In his first year at Illinois, Carter played in 17 games. He averaged 1.2 points per game. He was still getting used to college-level play.
Sophomore Year (2004–05)
During the 2004–05 season, Carter played in 33 games. The Illini team was ranked number one for most of the season. They finished as the NCAA runner-up. Carter was a backup player for James Augustine and Roger Powell. He averaged 2.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.
Junior Year (2005–06)
In the 2005–06 season, Carter played more often. His scoring average went up to 4.8 points per game. He scored a season-high 14 points against SE Missouri State. This happened on December 28, 2005. He also started his first college game on December 18, 2005. This game was against Coppin State University. The Illini made it to the 2006 NCAA Tournament. Carter scored 12 points in a first-round win. This victory was against the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Senior Year (2006–07)
Carter showed huge improvement in his senior year. He started every game. He led the team in scoring for the first ten games. He averaged 13.0 points per game. He took on a bigger scoring role due to injuries to teammates. On November 28, 2006, he had a "double-double." He scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Maryland. In the next game against Arizona, he had another double-double. He scored 24 points and got 10 rebounds. He also received the Big Ten Medal of Honor. This award recognizes excellence in both academics and sports. In 34 games, he averaged 13.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Warren Carter played professional basketball around the world. He played in Turkey, Spain, Latvia, Greece, Israel, Belgium, Venezuela, and France.
Starting in Turkey (2007–08)
Warren Carter was not chosen in the 2007 NBA draft. He joined the Dallas Mavericks for the NBA Summer League. Later, he signed with Mutlu Akü Selçuk Üniversitesi in Turkey. In 29 games, he averaged 18 points and 8.5 rebounds.
Playing in Europe (2008–09)
In 2008, Carter signed with CB Sevilla in Spain. In February 2009, he moved to BK Ventspils in Latvia. He helped Ventspils win the 2009 championship. In the final game, he had 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
NBA Summer League and Greece (2009–10)
In July 2009, Carter played for the New York Knicks in the NBA Summer League. He signed with the Knicks in September but was later released. On November 13, 2009, he joined Ilisiakos B.C. in Greece. He was chosen to play in the 2010 Greek All-Star game.
Israel and Belgium (2010–12)
On August 24, 2010, Carter signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil in Israel. He played there for the 2010–11 season. On July 16, 2011, he moved to Dexia Mons-Hainaut in Belgium. He left Dexia on March 1, 2012. The next day, he signed with Elitzur Netanya in Israel.
More International Teams (2012–14)
On October 3, 2012, Carter joined Antalya BSB in Turkey. He left the team in February 2013. In March 2013, he played for Trotamundos de Carabobo in Venezuela. He left after 10 games in April 2013. In June 2013, he signed with San Carlos in the Dominican Republic.
On October 4, 2013, Carter signed with Ironi Nes Ziona B.C. in Israel. He left Ironi after 7 games in November 2013. In March 2014, he signed with the Otago Nuggets in New Zealand.
Final Seasons in France (2014–15)
On July 28, 2014, Carter signed with Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket in France. In January 2015, he moved to Chorale Roanne Basket. He suffered a shoulder injury on February 17, 2015. This injury ended his season. In 19 games in France, Carter averaged 12.5 points and 5.7 rebounds.
Family Life
Warren Carter is the son of Cedric and Kamela Carter. His brother, Josh, also played college basketball at Texas A&M. His other brother, Kevin, played college basketball at Collin County Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Warren Carter para niños
