Arica Carter

Arica Carter (born July 19, 1996) is an American professional women's basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Carter played four years at the University of Louisville before being drafted in the third round to the WNBA.

Arica Carter
No. 1 – Phoenix Mercury
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBA
Personal information
Born (1996-07-19) 19 July 1996
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Listed weight143 lb (65 kg)
Career information
High schoolLong Beach Poly
(Long Beach, California)
CollegeLouisville (2014–2019)
WNBA draft2019 / Round: 3 / Pick: 32nd overall
Selected by the Phoenix Mercury
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–presentPhoenix Mercury
Stats at WNBA.com

College

Carter played four seasons of college basketball at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky for the Cardinals. Carter was a three-year starter for the Cardinals. She did not start in her freshman year, but played in 34 games. Carter did not play in the 2016-17 season, and took a medical redshirt that year, allowing her to be eligible for the 2018-19 season. During this season, Carter and the Cardinals would win the ACC Tournament. Carter also participated in three NCAA Tournaments during her time at Louisville.[1][2]

Career

WNBA

Carter was selected as the thirty second overall pick of the 2019 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury.[3] After making the final roster with the Mercury, Carter would play under head coach Sandy Brondello and alongside the likes of Brittney Griner, DeWanna Bonner and Diana Taurasi. Carter played in the Mercury's first two games, totaling eight minutes of play. Carter was then waived to make room for Leilani Mitchell on June 1, 2019.[4] Carter would be picked back up by the Mercury in August, making regular substitute appearances with the team.[5]

References
  1. "Arica Carter - Women's Basketball - University of Louisville". gocards.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. "Arica Carter". wnba.com. wnba.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  3. Lerner, Danielle (April 10, 2019). "Louisville's Arica Carter, Sam Fuehring drafted in WNBA third round". courier-journal.com. USA Today. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  4. Metcalfe, Jeff (June 1, 2019). "Phoenix Mercury waive Arica Carter, perhaps clearing way for Leilani Mitchell to return". azcentral.com. USA Today. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  5. "Arica Carter". wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved August 15, 2019.


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