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Russell Carter (basketball)
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Russell Demetrius Carter (born March 30, 1985) is an American
former college basketball
player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
.
, Germany
to Russell and Tina Carter, Russell moved to Paulsboro, New Jersey
in the United States
as an infant. He has two younger siblings. Carter's father played football
for Pittsburgh
during the mid-1970s, and his uncle (George Jamison) played football for Cincinnati
. He also has a cousin, Sean Redman, who played football for Penn State
.
from 2000-2003. Carter was a four-year starter and saw his scoring average increase each year. As one of the best players in South Jersey
during his junior and senior seasons, his reputation as a tremendous jumper and deadly shooter spread.
As a senior, Carter averaged 30.0 points
, 11.2 rebounds
and 3.4 assists
while leading his team to Colonial Conference
and South Jersey Group I crowns. Paulsboro High School fell to Bloomfield Tech High School
in the Group I State Championship by a score of 61-59, however, on a full-court driving lay-up as time expired.
Despite having never won a state championship, Russell Carter garnered many achievements and accolades during his high school tenure.
, where he played for five minutes (Carter's season high in minutes was seven against Central Michigan
). In those five minutes, he achieved a three-point field goal attempt, earning the first points of his career.
opening round versus Holy Cross
).
, Providence
and DePaul
, respectively). His season and then-career high of 24 came against Louisville
on an 8-for-11 shooting performance. It was for his performance in the Notre Dame-DePaul game of March 4, 2006 that he received the Wendell Smith Award as MVP.
, Russell managed to not only up his points per game by 5.6 to lead his team at 17.1, but also led the Fighting Irish into the NCAA tournament
, losing to Winthrop
in the first round. He scored a career-high 32 points on 10-for-20 shooting against St. John’s, but fell just 17 points shy of scoring 1,000 for his career, ending with 983. Carter garnered a First Team All-Big East selection along with teammate Falls as a senior.
He went undrafted in the 2007 NBA Draft
after failing to impress any scouts during pre-draft camps. Two months later, however, a professional team in Italy
signed him.
Carter played in the 2008 NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz) but was sidelined with a MCL Injury suffered in one of the games. Rehabbing his summer injury, Carter didn't join a team until late December with BCM Gravelines (France Pro A) for the remainder of the 2008-2009 season. On team filled with talent, Carter posted averages of 20min, 8.6ppg, 3.7rpg as BCM made the playoffs, only to be eliminated by French Pro A powerhouse Le Mans.
In the 2009-10 season Carter signed to the NBDL and was drafted 21st by the Austin Toros under Coach Quinn Synder. Hampered by injuries the entire season Carter posted averages below those of his previous NBDL campaign (6.4ppg, 2.4rpg). Towards the end of the regular season Carter left the team to play overseas in both Venezuela (Bucaneros de La Guaira- 17.4ppg, 8.1rpg) and Colombia (Bucaros de Bucaramanga-27.2ppg, 7.5rpg).
In 2010-11, Carter had a brief stint with Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium 1st Division). After coach Ivica Skelin was fired due to a losing record, Carter opted out of his contract to play in Philippines (PBA) for the Powerade Tigers.
United States
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former college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in...
.
Personal
Born in FrankfurtFrankfurt
Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to Russell and Tina Carter, Russell moved to Paulsboro, New Jersey
Paulsboro, New Jersey
Paulsboro is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 6,097....
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
as an infant. He has two younger siblings. Carter's father played football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Panthers football
Pittsburgh Panthers football is the intercollegiate football team of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Traditionally the most popular sport at the university, Pitt football has played at the highest level of American college football...
during the mid-1970s, and his uncle (George Jamison) played football for Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bearcats
The Cincinnati Bearcats are the NCAA athletic teams representing the University of Cincinnati. Since July 1, 2005, the school's athletic teams have been members of the Big East Conference....
. He also has a cousin, Sean Redman, who played football for Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions football
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team represents the Pennsylvania State University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big Ten Conference. It is one of the most tradition-rich and storied college football programs in the...
.
Paulsboro High School
Russell Carter played basketball for his hometown high school's Red RaidersPaulsboro High School
Paulsboro High School is a comprehensive community six-year public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade from Paulsboro, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Paulsboro Public Schools....
from 2000-2003. Carter was a four-year starter and saw his scoring average increase each year. As one of the best players in South Jersey
South Jersey
South Jersey comprises the southern portions of the U.S. state of New Jersey between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. The designation is a colloquial one, reflecting not only geographical but perceived cultural differences from the northern part of the state, with no official...
during his junior and senior seasons, his reputation as a tremendous jumper and deadly shooter spread.
As a senior, Carter averaged 30.0 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
, 11.2 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
and 3.4 assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
while leading his team to Colonial Conference
Colonial Conference (New Jersey)
The Colonial Conference is an athletic conference consisting of public high schools located in Camden County and Gloucester County, New Jersey. The Colonial Conference operates under the aegis of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association...
and South Jersey Group I crowns. Paulsboro High School fell to Bloomfield Tech High School
Bloomfield Tech High School
Bloomfield Tech High School is a regional public high school located in Bloomfield, that offers occupational and academic instruction for students in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Essex County Vocational Technical Schools...
in the Group I State Championship by a score of 61-59, however, on a full-court driving lay-up as time expired.
Despite having never won a state championship, Russell Carter garnered many achievements and accolades during his high school tenure.
Freshman season
Carter's collegiate debut came against Mount St. Mary'sMount Saint Mary's University
Mount St. Mary's University, also known as The Mount, is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in the Catoctin Mountains near Emmitsburg, Maryland. It was founded by French émigré Father John DuBois in 1808 and is the oldest independent Catholic college in the United States...
, where he played for five minutes (Carter's season high in minutes was seven against Central Michigan
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant in the U.S. state of Michigan...
). In those five minutes, he achieved a three-point field goal attempt, earning the first points of his career.
Sophomore season
Russell's second year at Notre Dame marked steady improvement in all areas of his game. He more than doubled his contest appearances from freshman year by checking into 24 games, even making his first career start (in the NITNational Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
opening round versus Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross is an undergraduate Roman Catholic liberal arts college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA...
).
Junior season
Carter's junior season was strong, with a scoring average of 11.5 that more than tripled the 3.5 of his sophomore year. He started 28 of the 30 contests he appeared in. During a consecutive three-game streak, Carter scored 20, 21 and 22 points (against MarquetteMarquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
, Providence
Providence College
Providence College is a private, coeducational, Catholic university located about two miles west of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the state's capital city. With a 2010–2011 enrollment of 3,850 undergraduate students and 735 graduate students, the College specializes in academic...
and DePaul
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
, respectively). His season and then-career high of 24 came against Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
on an 8-for-11 shooting performance. It was for his performance in the Notre Dame-DePaul game of March 4, 2006 that he received the Wendell Smith Award as MVP.
Senior season
After being named as a tri-captain with teammates Rob Kurz and Colin FallsColin Falls
Colin Falls is an American basketball player who spent the 2007–08 season with Orlandina Basket of Italy...
, Russell managed to not only up his points per game by 5.6 to lead his team at 17.1, but also led the Fighting Irish into the NCAA tournament
2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 NCAA schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2006–07 basketball season...
, losing to Winthrop
Winthrop University
Winthrop University is a public, four-year liberal arts university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. In 2006-07, Winthrop University had an enrollment of 6,292 students. The University has been recognized as South Carolina's top-rated university according to evaluations conducted by the South...
in the first round. He scored a career-high 32 points on 10-for-20 shooting against St. John’s, but fell just 17 points shy of scoring 1,000 for his career, ending with 983. Carter garnered a First Team All-Big East selection along with teammate Falls as a senior.
He went undrafted in the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
after failing to impress any scouts during pre-draft camps. Two months later, however, a professional team in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
signed him.
Awards and honors
- First Team All Big East (2007)
- Big East All Tournament Team (2007)
- NABCNational Association of Basketball CoachesThe National Association of Basketball Coaches , headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American organization of college men's basketball coaches...
District 10 First Team (2007) - USBWAUnited States Basketball Writers AssociationThe United States Basketball Writers Association was founded in 1956 by Walter Byers and serves the interests of journalists who cover college basketball.-Scholarships:...
All-District V (2007) - Notre Dame Monogram Club Team MVP (2007)
- Big East Player of the Week (three times):
- -Week of December 27, 2006
- -Week of January 2, 2007
- -Week of January 15, 2007
- Big East Weekly Honor Roll
- -Week of March 6, 2006
- Wendell Smith Award (March 4, 2006)
- Notre Dame Most Improved Player Award
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2007 draft, Carter was signed to AMG Nuova Solsonica Rieti (Italy Serie A1) for the 2007-2008 season, averaging 23min, 8.9ppg, 2.4rpg. Later he signed with Dinamo Sassari (Italy A2), leading them to a 4-1 record (18ppg, 6reb) before departing the team for the NBDL. Carter was drafted by Sioux Falls but immediately traded to the Tulsa 66ers under coach Joey Meyers. posting averages of 10.3ppg and 5.5rpg.Carter played in the 2008 NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz) but was sidelined with a MCL Injury suffered in one of the games. Rehabbing his summer injury, Carter didn't join a team until late December with BCM Gravelines (France Pro A) for the remainder of the 2008-2009 season. On team filled with talent, Carter posted averages of 20min, 8.6ppg, 3.7rpg as BCM made the playoffs, only to be eliminated by French Pro A powerhouse Le Mans.
In the 2009-10 season Carter signed to the NBDL and was drafted 21st by the Austin Toros under Coach Quinn Synder. Hampered by injuries the entire season Carter posted averages below those of his previous NBDL campaign (6.4ppg, 2.4rpg). Towards the end of the regular season Carter left the team to play overseas in both Venezuela (Bucaneros de La Guaira- 17.4ppg, 8.1rpg) and Colombia (Bucaros de Bucaramanga-27.2ppg, 7.5rpg).
In 2010-11, Carter had a brief stint with Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium 1st Division). After coach Ivica Skelin was fired due to a losing record, Carter opted out of his contract to play in Philippines (PBA) for the Powerade Tigers.