Chennedy Carter

Chennedy Carter: A Brief Biography

Chennedy Carter is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She was drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2020 WNBA Draft. She played college basketball for Texas A&M University and was a first-team All-American. Her childhood was spent in Mansfield, Texas, where she had to undergo numerous training sessions that were conducted in rather severe conditions, by her father that contributed to the formation of her character.

After signing for the WNBA, Carter has not disappointed with her performances on the basketball court. She was awarded the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2020 and has also been a McDonald’s All-American after high school. In her personal life, she is friendly and extroverted and has earned the nickname ‘Hollywood’ because of her flamboyance on the court, according to Slam.

Chennedy Carter's Early Life

Chennedy Carter was born on November 14, 1998, in Fort Worth, Texas to Shonda Perkins and Broderick Carter. She was born in Mansfield, Texas as the third of four children with two elder brothers, Cameron and Chandler, and a younger brother, Chendall. Growing up, Carter was surrounded by sports, especially due to her father’s influence who was heavily involved in her early coaching. Some of the training techniques that Broderick Carter used to train Chennedy included making her dribble a tennis ball on grass which assisted her in developing good ball-handling skills. Regardless of the weather it was raining or snowing, Carter and her father would be out practicing and this made her develop a strong work ethic and determination.

Carter’s early basketball experience can be described as her childhood obsession with NBA player Allen Iverson, whom she emulated during her time in elementary school. Her passion for the game was seen as she played for Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas where she was a McDonald’s All-American. Also, Carter’s ability was appreciated on the global level when she was a member of the USA Basketball team that emerged in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in 2016.

Chennedy Carter's Personal Life

Chennedy Carter grew up in a big family with three brothers: Cameron, Chandler and Chendall. Her father was instrumental in her early basketball training and he was very strict in the way he trained her and in the kind of training he gave her, most of which was unconventional. Her cousin Jia Perkins, who is a former WNBA All-Star has also been a role model to her.

During her early professional career, she had a mentor-mentee relationship with WNBA veteran Angel McCoughtry, according to Just Women’s Sports. However, this relationship was not as strong as before when Carter struggled in her career such as having a difficult second season with the Atlanta Dream and being traded several times.

Chennedy Carter Family Background

Carter’s first basketball coach was her father Broderick, who helped her hone her skills. Carter’s family includes three brothers: Cameron, Chandler, and Chendall. Her younger brother Chendall Weaver is also a basketball player in his college team, the University of Texas, as per ESPN.

Carter has always been into athletics since she comes from a family of athletes. Her cousin, Jia Perkins, is a former WNBA All-Star. Carter was born and raised in Mansfield, Texas, and attended the Mansfield Timberview High School and started her basketball career there as well.

Chennedy Carter Social Media

Chennedy Carter is seen fairly often on social media posting about her upcoming games and her new extravagant lifestyle. Her name, as mentioned on social media pages is, Hollywood, a nickname for her given to her due to her flashy playing style on the court. Her Instagram account has the handle @chennedycarter. She also has an X account with the username @ChennedyCarter.

Chennedy Carter Brand Ambassador

Chennedy Carter is currently not a brand ambassador for any companies, as of September 2024, however, she has been involved in campaigns for Nike basketball wear and shoes.

Chennedy Carter Career Stats

In the 2020 season, also Carter’s rookie season, she averaged 17.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Carter has also demonstrated her ability to perform under pressure in her rookie season when she scored 35 points against the Seattle Storm which is her career record, as per WNBA.

Carter also had one of her best performances while playing for the Atlanta Dream where she scored 26 points in a match against the Phoenix Mercury which was very important for her team to win, as per ESPN. Another game that was quite memorable was when she scored 16 points against the Phoenix Mercury team in 2024 and also got 6 assists and 6 rebounds proving that she is not just a scorer but also a playmaker.

Chennedy Carter Achievements

Chennedy Carter made an immediate impact in her debut season with the Atlanta Dream, earning a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2020. Her impressive performance, averaging 17.4 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game, showcased her scoring ability and playmaking skills. Below mentioned are some of her most memorable achievements throughout her career:

Career-High Scoring Performance

One of Carter’s most memorable games came during her rookie season when she scored a career-high 35 points against the Seattle Storm. This performance not only demonstrated her scoring prowess but also her ability to perform under pressure. It remains one of the standout moments of her career, solidifying her reputation as a top scorer.

Consistent Scoring Threat

Throughout her career, Carter has been a consistent scoring threat. She has had several notable performances including a 27-point game against the New York Liberty and a 26-point game against the Phoenix Mercury. Her ability to score in various ways, whether driving to the basket or shooting from the perimeter, makes her a versatile offensive player.

International Success

Before joining the WNBA, Carter also achieved success on the international stage. She represented the USA Basketball team, winning gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in 2016. This experience not only honed her skills but also prepared her for the competitive nature of professional basketball.

WNBA All-Rookie Team

Chennedy Carter was selected into the WNBA All-Rookie team in 2020 after a splendid rookie season averaging 17.4 points per game.

All-American – USBWA & AP

Chennedy Carter was nominated as a second-team All-American twice by the USWBA in 2019 and 2020 due to her outstanding college career and was also nominated Second-team All-American by the Associated Press in 2020.

WBCA Coaches All-American

Chennedy Carter was selected into the WBCA Coaches All-American team in 2020 following her great college career.

USBWA National Freshman of the Year

Chennedy Carter won the USBWA National Freshman of the Year award in 2018 after her freshman season at Texas A&M University following her 22.67 points per game and 4.92 assists per game statistics in her freshman year.

First Team All-SEC

Chennedy Carter was selected in the First-team All-SEC thrice throughout her college career due to her consistent scoring averages, from the year 2018 to 2020.

SEC Freshman of the Year

Chennedy Carter was awarded the SEC Freshman of the Year award in 2018, following which she was also nominated into the SEC All-Freshman team in 2018 after her rookie season at Texas A&M University.

McDonald’s All-American

Chennedy Carter was also a McDonald’s All-American in the year 2017 marking her as one of the best high school prospects at the time.

Chennedy Carter contract

Chennedy Carter is currently on a 1-year $76,535 deal with the Chicago Sky, which came after her being waived off for the 2023 season. This contract is a camp invite that includes an average annual salary of $76,535 while carrying a cap hit of $76,535. Her deal prior to this was her rookie deal with the Atlanta Dream in 2020 which was a $213,597 deal with an average annual salary of $71,199.