Devin Carter is expected to be a late-round lottery choice following a tremendous season that garnered him Big East Player of the Year honor. What are some good fits for both parties?
While many claim that the Big 12 is the toughest basketball league, it’s impossible to disagree that the premier conference in NCAA basketball is home to back-to-back champions UConn, who went 18-2 despite an extremely challenging schedule.
However, the Big East’s Player of the Year was not a Husky. It wasn’t one of Creighton’s big three or another Villanova star. This year’s Big East Player of the Year was Providence’s Devin Carter, an explosive point guard with quickness and handle, as well as a clutch gene.
With the draft approaching, most experts believe Carter will be a lottery pick, or at worst, just outside the 14th pick. So, what are three great landing sites for Carter?
Option 1: Chicago Bulls
The Bulls are now in limbo; they have some pieces, such as Zach Lavine and Nikola Vucevic, but have yet to move on from them, leaving them in the center of the pack in a poor Eastern Conference.
Carter would be an electric fit, bringing not just point guard distribution skills, but also explosiveness and a knack for the big play. With the 11th pick, Carter is right in Chicago’s pick range, as well as a player that fits a need.
Option 2 – New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans made the play-in this year, and they have a lot of talent on the roster, much more than the average team selecting in the lottery (given it’s not their pick). As good as Jose Alvarado has been in stretches, the Pelicans need a more long-term option at the point guard spot, which Devin Carter would fit perfectly.
Option 3 – Miami Heat
There has been buzz about Carter to the Heat for a while now, so it wouldn’t surprise any draft pundit if they pulled the trigger and snagged Devin Carter at 16. Though he likely won’t fall this far, if he does, he’s the perfect fit at point guard for Miami, who is another team that has some talent but needs a boost at lead initiator.
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