Warren Carter (basketball)
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Warren Carter is an American college basketball
player. He played at the University of Illinois
. For much of his early life and that of his brother's his mother was in prison. In an interview at a Champaign, Illinois
middle school, he said that he got through these hard times with help from his neighbors. Carter graduated from Lake Highlands High School
in Dallas, Texas, where he was a two time All-State honoree.
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Carter played in 33 games in the 2004 season when the Illini ranked #1 for most of the season, and ended as the NCAA runner-up to North Carolina Tar Heels
. He was a backup for James Augustine
and Roger Powell
. In this season he averaged 2.2 points per game.
In the 2005 season, Carter saw an increase in playing time, and increased his scoring average to 4.7 points per game. His best point production was on December 28, 2005, where he scored 14 points against SE Missouri St.
coming off the bench. He also started in his first college game on December 18, 2005 against Coppin State University
. The Illini made it to the 2006 NCAA Tournament
, and Carter contributed 12 points in a first-round victory against the U.S. Air Force Academy
.
After the first ten games of the 2006 season, Carter showed marked improvement, not only starting in each of the games, but leading the team in scoring with a 13.0 points per game. Carter was forced into a leading scoring role based on key early season injuries to Brian Randle
and Jamar Smith. On November 28, 2006 he recorded a double-double in a loss to Maryland
, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. In the following game, a loss to Arizona
, he had another double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. He also received the Big Ten Medal of Honor, First awarded in 1914, the Big Ten endowed a Medal of Honor to be given annually to a student in the graduating class of each university that demonstrated proficiency in scholarship and athletics.
. In entire season (29 games) he averaged 18 points per game. In 2008/09 season he's playing for Spanish ACB league's club CB Sevilla and BK Ventspils
in Latvia. After helping the Latvian team win a Championship in a 7-game series where he had 15pt 15rebs 5blks. Which Carter was named to Eurobasket.com All-Import team He landed a spot with the New York Knicks
in the 2009 NBA Summer League.
On September 11, 2009, Carter was signed by the New York Knicks but was waived on October 22.He has played the remainder of 2009/10 season for Greek club Ilisiakos, averaging 12.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game and particiating in the Greek All-Star game.
On August 12, 2010, Carter signed to play for Israeli champions Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon
.
In July 2011 he signed a one-year contract with Dexia Mons-Hainaut
in Belgium
.
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. He played at the University of Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
. For much of his early life and that of his brother's his mother was in prison. In an interview at a Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. The city is located south of Chicago, west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Though surrounded by farm communities, Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of...
middle school, he said that he got through these hard times with help from his neighbors. Carter graduated from Lake Highlands High School
Lake Highlands High School
Lake Highlands High School is a secondary school serving grades 10-12 located in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas, United States, primarily serving the Lake Highlands community. The school is part of the Richardson Independent School District and is located centrally within Lake Highlands...
in Dallas, Texas, where he was a two time All-State honoree.
College
Carter played in 17 games in his freshman season, scoring a season high of nine points against Western Illinois UniversityWestern Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a public university founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. Like many similar institutions of the time, Western Illinois State Normal School focused on teacher training for its relatively small body of students. As the normal school grew, it became...
.
Carter played in 33 games in the 2004 season when the Illini ranked #1 for most of the season, and ended as the NCAA runner-up to North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels are the athletic teams for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The name Tar Heel is a nickname used to refer to individuals from the state of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State...
. He was a backup for James Augustine
James Augustine (basketball)
James Augustine is an American professional basketball player. He was born in Midlothian, Illinois, but eventually moved to Mokena, Illinois where he attended Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, Illinois where he graduated in 2002...
and Roger Powell
Roger Powell (basketball)
Roger Powell Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. He played collegiately at the University of Illinois from 2001–2005, after having attended Joliet High School, with a 2001 graduation. Powell played the forward position for his high school and in college...
. In this season he averaged 2.2 points per game.
In the 2005 season, Carter saw an increase in playing time, and increased his scoring average to 4.7 points per game. His best point production was on December 28, 2005, where he scored 14 points against SE Missouri St.
Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University, is a public, accredited university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, near the banks of the Mississippi River. The institution, having started as a normal school, has a traditional strength in teacher education...
coming off the bench. He also started in his first college game on December 18, 2005 against Coppin State University
Coppin State University
Coppin State University is a historically black college located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland...
. The Illini made it to the 2006 NCAA Tournament
2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 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 2005–06 basketball season...
, and Carter contributed 12 points in a first-round victory against the U.S. Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
.
After the first ten games of the 2006 season, Carter showed marked improvement, not only starting in each of the games, but leading the team in scoring with a 13.0 points per game. Carter was forced into a leading scoring role based on key early season injuries to Brian Randle
Brian Randle
Brian Randle is an American basketball player. He recently played college basketball at the University of Illinois and wore the number 42. Randle graduated from Peoria Notre Dame High School in 2003 and had an outstanding senior season averaging 22.9 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.2 blocks and 3.1...
and Jamar Smith. On November 28, 2006 he recorded a double-double in a loss to Maryland
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins, commonly referred to as the Terps, consist of 27 men's and women's athletic teams that represent the University of Maryland, College Park in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. In the following game, a loss to Arizona
Arizona Wildcats
-Athletic program:The University of Arizona participates in the NCAA's Division I-A in the Pacific-12 Conference Arizona participates in the conference's South Division, along with Arizona State, Colorado, UCLA, USC, and Utah...
, he had another double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. He also received the Big Ten Medal of Honor, First awarded in 1914, the Big Ten endowed a Medal of Honor to be given annually to a student in the graduating class of each university that demonstrated proficiency in scholarship and athletics.
Pro
Carter spent his first season in pro basketball playing for Turkish Basketball League club Mutlu Akü Selçuk ÜniversitesiMutlu Akü Selçuk Üniversitesi
Mutlu Akü Selçuk Üniversitesi, is a basketball club based in Konya, Turkey that plays in the Turkish Basketball League.The club sponsored by Selçuk University and Mutlu Akü Company....
. In entire season (29 games) he averaged 18 points per game. In 2008/09 season he's playing for Spanish ACB league's club CB Sevilla and BK Ventspils
BK Ventspils
BK Ventspils is a professional basketball club that is located in Ventspils, Latvia. The club competes in the Latvian Basketball League and the Baltic Basketball League .-History:...
in Latvia. After helping the Latvian team win a Championship in a 7-game series where he had 15pt 15rebs 5blks. Which Carter was named to Eurobasket.com All-Import team He landed a spot with the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the 2009 NBA Summer League.
On September 11, 2009, Carter was signed by the New York Knicks but was waived on October 22.He has played the remainder of 2009/10 season for Greek club Ilisiakos, averaging 12.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game and particiating in the Greek All-Star game.
On August 12, 2010, Carter signed to play for Israeli champions Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon
Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon
Hapoel Gilboa Galil is a professional basketball club that is based in north-east Israel. The club plays its home domestic league games in a 2,500-seat stadium in Gan Ner, and is coached by Lior Liubin.-History:...
.
In July 2011 he signed a one-year contract with Dexia Mons-Hainaut
Dexia Mons-Hainaut
Dexia Mons-Hainaut is a Belgian professional basketball club that is based in Mons, Wallonia. The club competes in the highest division of the Belgian League. The club's home arena is Mons Arena.-History:...
in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
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