2020 Doral G Devin Carter talks recruitment, AAU and more

<p>Miami basketball witnessed the son of a former longtime NBA player breakout in a big way this past season.</p> <p>2020 6'3 1/2" 175 lb. guard <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/devin-carter/">Devin Carter</a> transferred down to Doral from Colorado Cherry Creek last fall. He is the son of longtime NBA veteran and current Miami Heat assistant coach Anthony Carter.</p> <p>A West Palm Beach native, the rising senior split time between JV and varsity as a freshman before playing in only seven games as a sophomore due to his mom's health issues.</p> <p>He broke out in a big way and was able to be the feature guy for Doral as a junior, averaging 28.5 PPG. His best scoring output came with a 42-point night against American Heritage. Carter also had 37 points against Miami Springs, 36 points against Miami Sunset and 32 points against The Rock.</p> <p>Doral finished 31-1 losing in the Class 7A region final to state runner-up Dillard.</p> <blockquote> <p>"It was a great season. Coach (Jorge) Fernandez had been there for five years and he welcomed me in with open arms for my first year at the school," Carter told Prep Hoops. "It was different, getting used to the type of plays and how he ran things. I saw most growth playing as a team. Having the ball in my hands and playing under an organized team."</p> </blockquote> <p>Earlier this month, I saw him completely dominate the competition at the <a href="https://prephoops.com/2019/06/2019-ucf-team-camp-sunday-standouts-part-1/">UCF Team Camp</a>. He had big scoring outputs including a game-winning basket against Sanford Seminole. Carter's ability to shoot, slash and play the game intelligently is something that isn't easy to do. He's able to jump with ease and he hustles back on defense regardless of how tired he is. He rarely comes out of games and as the go-to guy for Doral, his confidence will only go up.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">2020 Doral G Devin Carter netted the game winner with this bucket against Seminole. <a href="https://twitter.com/kingcarter2225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kingcarter2225</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/teamknighthoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@teamknighthoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FirebirdTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FirebirdTV</a> <a href="https://t.co/his3NaID4H">pic.twitter.com/his3NaID4H</a></p> &mdash; ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakePerper/status/1137827222306336772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <p>It wasn't until late April until Carter's recruitment picked up. Since then, has heard from a lot of Division I coaches, mid-major to high-major programs included.</p> <p>His offers list currently consists of VCU, Northern Arizona, Georgia Tech, FIU, Richmond, College of Charleston, FAU, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Iowa State, Iowa, UCF, Oklahoma State, Murray State and Georgia State.</p> <p>Carter also has interest from Oregon State, Colorado, Hawaii and Arizona State.</p> <p>When I talked to him last he said that VCU, College of Charleston and Northern Arizona have been contacting him the most on a day to day basis.</p> <p>Carter says colleges tell him that they like his composure, his ability to shoot and score at will.</p> <p>Starting the summer off with Nightrydas Elite, he made the switch to Team Knight after and he's the feature guy on the Adidas squad.</p> <blockquote> <p>"They welcomed me with open arms. They originally called me during the season to try to get them to play with them," Carter said. "I went with Nightrydas but that didn't work out, so we decided to move over to Team Knight and they let me play how I know how to play. That is doing all the right things, making plays and scoring."</p> </blockquote> <p>In terms of his top strengths, he alluded to his scoring versatility, length, ability to attack the basket, ballhandling and ability to create for other people. Carter says he wants to work to improve his defense, not leaking out so much and his rebounding prowess.</p> <p>When it comes to his father's presence, it is quite clear that Carter values what he's learned along the way and currently.</p> <blockquote> <p>"Growing up just him being in the NBA, you always have a different type of pressure on you. Like you have to live up to how good he was and how good he is," he said. "Everything he knows, he taught me. He's an assistant coach for the Heat now so I continue to learn and listen."</p> </blockquote> <p>As for his flowy and long hair, Carter has no plans to cut it off anytime soon much like other major prospects in the country including former Nightrydas teammate Scottie Barnes. Carter called his hair his "signature which sets him apart."</p> <p>A very down to earth and humble kid, his way of taking over games happens quickly and he seems to always make an instant impact and frustrate defenses with his pure scoring talent. Carter is sort of a late bloomer simply because of his sophomore season going by the wayside to help his family.</p> <p>This is a high character kid who will be a huge addition to his future college program on and off the court. I fully expect him to have even more offers after the last live period in mid-July. Carter is a high-major prospect.</p>