Carlton Carrington is an American college basketball player who is a 2024 NBA prospect. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 21, 2005. He is nicknamed “Bub” which is derived from his father’s name. Carrington’s father is a basketball coach.
Carrington began his basketball journey at Saint Frances Academy, Baltimore. Across his high school career, Carrington accumulated over 2000 points and set a record in the school for having scored over 1000 points in a single season. During his high school career, Carrington received All BCL First Team honours and MVP awards. He also played in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball as a part of Team Melo.
Carrington committed to play collegiate basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh. He quickly made a name for himself in the team and established himself as the Rookie of the Week in two back-to-back weeks. He also is known to have achieved a triple-double in his debut game. Carrington is known for his ability to shoot and score and thrive in pick and roll. After a successful year with the Pittsburgh Panthers, Carrington looks to take his game to the next level at the largest stage of basketball in the NBA.
Carlton Carrington Wingspan
Carlton Carrington recorded a wingspan of 6 feet and 8 inches at the NBA draft combine of 2024. This was recorded to be the largest wingspan amongst point guards of the same draft class. At the 2nd largest wingspan among point guards was Boogie Ellis from the University of Southern California. Carrington also recorded a standing reach of 8 feet and 3 inches which ranked 4th amongst point guards of the 2024 draft class.
Carlton Carrington Height
Carlton Carrington has a height of 6 feet and 3.75 inches. Like his wingspan, his height was recorded to be ranked number 1 among point guards of the 2024 draft class. At number 2 was Ajay Mitchell who recorded a height of 6 feet and 3.25 inches. While Carrington's height may not give him a direct advantage over fellow point guards, it could provide him with a slight edge in one-on-one situations against smaller defenders.
Carlton Carrington Weight
Carlton Carrington has a listed weight of 88 kg or 194 pounds. His weight is appropriate for a point guard who is conventionally smaller and lighter than players at other positions.
FAQ's On Carlton Carrington's Wingspan
A. Carlton Carrington is 18 years of age and was born on July 21, 2005.
A. Carlton Carrington went to the University of Pittsburgh for college.
A. Carlton Carrington was born and brought up in Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.
A. Carlton Carrington has played the position of point guard throughout his basketball career so far.
A. Carton Carrington is the second cousin of NBA player Rudy Gay. Rudy Gay is a seasoned player in the NBA who last appeared for the Utah Jazz.
