Forced the defense to collapse with his ability to attack the paint, using his frame and body control to finish through contact or earn trips to the free-throw line. He complemented his rim pressure by knocking down catch-and-shoot threes and making defenses pay with his mid-range pull-up when they ran him off the line. Defensively, he played with discipline, moved his feet well, and used his physicality to keep ball handlers out of rhythm while making every possession difficult.

Carter is an explosive playmaker who makes things happen on both ends of the floor with his dynamic athleticism, high motor and instinctual defensive ability. Carter’s combination of lateral speed, anticipation of passing lanes and quick break on the ball allowed him to disrupt ball handlers and make plays in passing lanes. Offensively, the Arizona-based point guard put pressure on the rim with his aggressiveness in transition.

Explosive in transition, he consistently put pressure on the rim and was tough to contain in the open floor, attacking gaps and finishing with authority. In the halfcourt, his burst and quick first step created separation off the dribble, where he showed the ability to play through contact and finish with creativity using either hand. He played with a relentless motor, applying constant pressure on the defense throughout possessions. He also connected on timely threes — including off-the-dribble looks — keeping the defense honest and opening up driving lanes.