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NBA Draft Hype for Pitt PG Keeps Growing

Pitt Panthers' freshman phenom Bub Carrington continues to get more and more NBA Draft hype.

Stephen Thompson

NBA Draft Hype for Pitt PG Keeps Growing
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PITTSBURGH -- The hype train following Pitt Panthers point guard Bub Carrington through an outstanding start to the 2023-24 season. 

Pitt's freshman phenom, Carrington was one of the biggest risers in NBA Draft analyst Adam Wasserman's newest mock draft for Bleacher Report, moving from off the board to No. 10 overall. Wasserman has Carrington going to the San Antonio Spurs as a lottery pick via a trade from the Toronto Raptors.

"Serious attention is being paid to Carlton Carrington's start at Pittsburgh, after he triple-doubled in his debut and hit 14 of his first 27 three-point attempts." Wasserman wrote. "There is some Tyrese Maxey in his ability to create space with footwork, drill jumpers off the dribble and shoot from well beyond the arc. Aside from the scoring versatility, Carrington has demonstrated impressive vision while handling the ball, making reads and delivering live-dribble passes."

Wasserman added that scouts are remaining cautious with Carrington, who's played just six college games so far. His immediate professional prospects could gain some more steam as the year wears on if he can maintain the same level of play and the array of skills he showcases indicate he will, Wasserman believes. 

"Scouts are still in wait-and-see mode on his consistency, given the small sample size and their lack of familiarity with the four-star recruit," Wasserman said. "However, the eye-test results have been extremely persuasive early, with Carrington having the size, self-creation, shotmaking and playmaking IQ of a full-package lead guard."

Carrington has averaged 15.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.2 assists to just 1.7 turnovers per game while shooting 48% from the field, 43% from 3-point distance and 79% from the free throw line over 30.2 minutes per appearance. 

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Stephen Thompson
STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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