Carlton Carrington has a high upside given his ability to create for himself, while also possessing a rare high floor considering he can also do so for teammates. He has become one of the biggest risers in this draft class.
Carlton “Bub” Carrington wasn’t on a lot of draft radars heading into his freshman season. The 6’4’’ guard committed to the Pittsburgh Panthers as a four-star recruit in ESPN’s system. And there weren’t a lot of people that expected him to become a one-and-done prospect. Well, Carrington did just that. In the 23-24 college basketball season, Carrington averaged 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
Carrington is as good at creating space for himself as anybody in this class, whether it’s with crossovers, side steps or step backs. Whenever he puts the ball on the floor and looks to hunt his mid-range look, he’s capable of getting a decent one. That’s as valuable a skill as there is at the next level. Sure, every team in the league is looking for 3-and-D wings, forwards with ball handling ability and centers that can space the floor and hold their own defensively on the perimeter.
Realistically, Carrington’s ability to hit off-balance jumpers and be a tough-shot maker, while also providing a little extra passing, will make him a very good offensive player in the league. And there’s also room for him to improve.
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