Is Devin Carter the best player in South Florida?
Over the past year I have attended multiple high school games up and down South Florida. A few of those times I saw players in what I like to call “takeover games”. Basically, pure dominance on the court where you…
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Continue ReadingOver the past year I have attended multiple high school games up and down South Florida. A few of those times I saw players in what I like to call “takeover games”. Basically, pure dominance on the court where you are by far and away the best player between the lines.
In my top 3 of the last year?
The 6-foot-3 junior (now senior) Devin Carter.
Carter transferred into Doral from Cherry Creek High School in Colorado. He is the son of Anthony Carter, who spent 13-years in the NBA mostly with the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.
In one game, Carter faced off against American Heritage in the Broward vs Dade Challenge. Problem is, it was no challenge at all. On that day, Carter poured in 42 points on a running clock. He knocked down five 3-pointers in a 75-41 win. If you are following that right, it was Devin Carter (42), American Heritage (41). Not a flash in the pan performance either. Early in the season, Carter scored 37 points, 7 rebounds against Miami Springs and 36 points, 7 rebounds against Miami Sunset.
Over the summer, Carter was named MVP of the prestigious Bob Gibbons tournament after helping his team Knight squad to a championship.
“It obviously helps to have a great player in Devin Carter”, said head coach Jorge Fernandez after the win. Devin was unbelievable tonight; he has been like that the whole year. To be honest, if there is a better player in south Florida, I want to see him. I know you got the (Vernon) Carey kid and the (Scottie) Barnes kid, but he is up there. His name needs to be mentioned with all those guys.”
That is high praise from the former University of Miami assistant. After all, Carey is currently at Duke and Scottie Barnes is a top 10 player in his class taking his talents to powerhouse Montverde Academy this season. This year, Carter is right there in terms of talent with guys like Tony Sanders (Gulliver), Nick Louis (Killian), and Brandon Sanders (South Miami).
Stats tell a pretty good story of how good Carter is. According to MaxPreps, Carter averaged 26.5 points per game and nearly 6 rebounds. He is also a winner, having guided Doral to a one-time 50-game winning streak.
Over the summer, Carter was named MVP of the prestigious Bob Gibbons tournament after helping his team Knight squad to a championship. His momentum is starting to get looks from schools all over the country.
Recently, Carter picked up an offer from the University of South Carolina. He also holds offers Georgia Tech, Florida International, Florida Atlantic, College of Charleston, and Virginia Commonwealth. He has drawn interest from Kansas, Oregon, Iowa, Colorado, Colorado State, Miami and Florida State.
Carter looks prime for a big senior season. More high offers should come pouring in as he becomes the top dog in South Florida basketball. Expect more “takeover games” by Carter as he stamps his foot as the best player in the area.