Twitter Reaction to Wizards Drafting Bub Carrington

The Washington Wizards drafted Pitt Panthers star freshman guard Bub Carrington and fans reacted accordingly.

Dominic Campbell | Jun 26, 2024

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Carlton Carrington poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Portland Train Blazers in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

PITTSBURGH -- The Washington Wizards drafted Pitt Panthers star freshman guard Bub Carrington with the last lottery pick at No. 14 overall.

The Wizards traded for the pick with the Portland Trail Blazers. They sent Deni Avdija and received the No. 14 overall pick (Carrington). They also received Malcolm Brogdon, a 2029 First Round pick and two second round pick for Avdija.

Carrington had an excellent season for the Panthers, as he would start all 33 games, averaging 33.2 minutes, 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, respectively, while shooting 41.2% from the field, 32.2% from 3-point range and 78.5% from the foul line. He made the All-ACC Rookie Team last season due to his efforts.

He will join another fellow Panther on the Wizards in forward Justin Champagnie, giving Panthers fans two huge reasons to start their love of their new NBA team.

Pitt fans reacted in jubilation to the pick, as he is the fourth highest draft pick in program history. Only Charles Smith at No. 3 in 1988 to the Philadelphia 76ers, who traded the pick to the Los Angeles Clippers, Billy Knight at No. 6 to the Indiana Pacers of the ABA in 1974 and center Steven Adams at No. 12 in 2013 to the Oklahoma City Thunder were higher.

The first draft pick for the Panthers since Lamar Patterson in 2014 also made rounds for the Wizards fans. The Wizards took Alex Sarr at No. 2 and will pair him and Carrington going into next season for one of the best rookie duos in the NBA.

Twitter Reaction to the Washington Wizards Drafting Pitt Star Bub Carrington

The moment all the hard work pays off 🥹@Pitt_MBB | #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/I1BNWAe4Dk
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) June 27, 2024

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I see you Bub!! 14th pick! @NBA 1st round pick. @WashWizards got a good one. Enjoy the night young fella… but once tomorrow hits, it’s back to work😤 #proudcoach #H2P
— Milan Brown (@coachmbrown) June 27, 2024

First look at Bub Carrington in a Wizards uniform 🔥🔮 pic.twitter.com/VLuxhdFmwS
— The Loyal Sons (@TheLoyalSons) June 27, 2024

Bub Carrington hugging Jeff Capel after being drafted pic.twitter.com/OfWJVb3fVX
— Amanda Godsey (@AmandaFGodsey) June 27, 2024

So well deserved Bub! You make all of us and @Pitt_ATHLETICS proud! 🏀💙💛 https://t.co/pln5NmEKVz
— Heather Lyke (@Pitt_LykeAD) June 27, 2024

Dream scenario for Bub to end up in DC. Super super close to his family plus a great situation for him to develop as the Wiz rebuild continues.

Never seen an NBA game but I’m absolutely gonna be at Cap One to see him play again #H2P
— Austin H (@adhboom) June 27, 2024

This couldn’t be a better draft for the Wizards Bub and Sarr it’s a great night
— Mike (@Dsomike74) June 27, 2024

Jeff Capel has built a phenomenal culture. This picture speaks for itself. #H2P 🔵🟡 pic.twitter.com/USiYJnYuN1
— Harry Psaros (@PittGuru) June 27, 2024

Bub to DC!! #HailToPitt
— Aidan Kasner (@AidanKasner) June 27, 2024

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— Alex Porter (@Alex__Porter_) June 27, 2024

Pitt Basketball has a player drafted in the lottery, Bub Carrington is a Pitt legend, steal of the draft!
— Dustin Bleiweis (@Dueycbb) June 27, 2024

So awesome. pic.twitter.com/EkByXcoJHr
— Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) June 27, 2024

Bub Carrington just became the first Pitt player taken in the NBA Draft since Lamar Patterson was selected 48th overall in 2014, and also the first to go in the first round since Steven Adams was taken 12th overall in 2013.
— Jim Hammett (@JimHammett) June 27, 2024

Massive congrats to bub carrington, 14th overall is insane

Can’t wait to root for this guy
— Yinzburgh Adam (@yinzburghsports) June 27, 2024

Washington is actually a nice landing spot for Bub.

No pressure to win now, so they should be able to let him get real minutes early on.
— The Loyal Sons (@TheLoyalSons) June 27, 2024

Congrats to the @WashWizards on getting your new franchise guard Bub Carrington. Less than 7 months ago he was recording a triple double in his NCAA debut game as an 18 year old true freshman PG. Special talent. Pitt man. Proud. #H2P pic.twitter.com/E3Og5rDtFr
— Ghost of Whip (@GhostofWhip) June 27, 2024

Family. pic.twitter.com/XKNcM2KRN3
— Oakland Zoo (@OaklandZoo) June 27, 2024

The Wizards just used the No. 14 pick (from today's Deni Avdija trade) on Bub Carrington.

He's only 18. Massive ceiling. He's a 6-5 guard.

The Wizards are going to be so young.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 27, 2024

The Wizards had Bub Carrington in for a last-minute visit this weekend, as I reported earlier tonight. The Wizards desperately wanted a second first-round pick this year. The Wizards are now taking Carrington 14th overall, per our @ShamsCharania.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 27, 2024

New Wizards guard Bub Carrington:

Age: 18 (!)
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 190
College: Pitt

2023-24 stats:
13.8 PPG
5.2 RPG
4.1 APG
41.2% FG / 32.2% 3pt / 78.5% FT

Washington adds one of the highest-upside prospects in this class, a talented shotmaker in Carrington, who’s only 18. pic.twitter.com/vE7RhyO7vB
— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) June 27, 2024

Bub Carrington goes to his hometown team and the arena he played in the ACC Tournament. Awesome. pic.twitter.com/yd6IbPY59P
— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) June 27, 2024

bub to the wizards it’s SO OVER
— selena (@selenaax_) June 27, 2024

Day 1 of my Wizards fandom starts today. #H2P
— Matthew Scabilloni (@Matt_Scabs) June 27, 2024

The wizards with Bub and Sarr: pic.twitter.com/YzN8WKnhCe
— Cautiously Optimistic Pitt Fan (@pantherhoops12) June 27, 2024

Wish Bub nothing but the best, a true Pitt man. Well deserved.
— Oakland Zoo (@OaklandZoo) June 27, 2024

Trading Deni in order to get Bub Carrington im sorry Deni… but pic.twitter.com/vWEB9riFFp
— Dialante (@Deetalksalot) June 27, 2024

LOTTO BUB 🤑

Congrats to Bub Carrington from @Pitt_MBB for being drafted by the @WashWizards! pic.twitter.com/OZNUGVW0rn
— Pitt Panthers (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) June 27, 2024

Carlton “Bub” Carrington is just like obviously too powerful of a name to fail at whatever he puts his mind to
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) June 27, 2024

I interviewed Bub Carrington at the combine last month. He said although he grew up close to Washington and was aware of the Wizards, he’s never been to an NBA game before. That will change soon.
— Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) June 27, 2024

Bub Carrington’s last collegiate game was played in the home arena of the Washington Wizards and he dropped 24/5/3 on 53% shooting against the No. 4 team in the nation. I think he’ll be plenty comfortable when he arrives at Cap One Arena.
— stephen thompson (@stephenethom) June 27, 2024

Justin Champagnie is also on the Washington wizards btw 👀👀
— Cautiously Optimistic Pitt Fan (@pantherhoops12) June 27, 2024

Jeff reportedly got many calls about bub asking for his take and he went out his way to sing his praises and talk about everything Bub brings to the table. That's the type of support you get with @Pitt_MBB and HCJC. pic.twitter.com/cH3mBXoVJq
— Pitt Panthers Fanatics (@PittFanaticsFB) June 27, 2024

We’re adding Alex Sarr + Bub Carrington and we STILL have the 26th pick.

I’m really gonna miss Deni, but I can’t lie… Dawkins is cooking rn
— Will Clayton (@WillCIayton) June 27, 2024

You’re telling me a guy named Bub Carrington isn’t going to have a 10-year NBA career?

Impossible.
— Henry Ettinger (@hedging_henry) June 27, 2024

I’ll tell you one thing for free, Carlton “Bub” Carrington is going to be one of my favorite guys moving forward
— kelbin (@pissboymcgee) June 27, 2024

I actually did read a little about Bub Carrington I like his game...LOVE the name
— yc (@yc) June 27, 2024

Pittsburgh’s Bub Carrington jumps the board and goes 14th to the Wizards. I love this pick. This kid end up being one of the steals of the draft. pic.twitter.com/T4DO8uJmnj
— Jake (@jakeweingarten) June 27, 2024

Congrats to Bub Carrington for getting drafted No. 14 in the 1st round by Washington. What a night for him and his family but also a great night for @jeffcapel and the @Pitt_MBB program.
— mike vukovcan (@mvukovcan) June 27, 2024

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Published Jun 26, 2024

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