Carlton Carrington
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 185
College: Pittsburgh
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 7/21/2005
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 30
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 14 by the Portland Trail Blazers
(Rights traded to the Washington Wizards)
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Solid playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Can play too wildly on offense
May be too ball dominant, may struggle to adjust to a supporting role
Can have lapses defensively
Needs to add strength
Summary:
Carlton Carrington, also known as Bub Carrington, is an agile, skilled combo guard that has a solid set of offensive skills. He can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he is a solid facilitator that excels at making plays with the ball in his hands. He’ll need to improve his shot selection and defense, but he is a skilled prospect that could end up being a first round pick in the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/22/23 Pittsburgh-Florida Game via ACC Digital Network
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/3/23 Pittsburgh-Clemson Game via ACC Digital Network
Games Scouted:
1/2/24 Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina
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