University of Memphis Athletics
Kai Carter Added to 2023-24 Roster
May 19, 2023 | Women's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Head Memphis women's basketball coach Alex Simmons has added another big name to her roster for the upcoming season as Kai Carter joins the Tigers for the 2023-24 season.
Carter, a 6-0 guard out of Atlanta, Ga., comes to Memphis after playing last season at Rutgers where she appeared in all 32 games while making 13 starts. During her time with the Scarlet Knights, Carter surpassed the 1,000-career points and the 500-career rebounds mark in back-to-back games against Michigan State and Penn State while scoring in double-figures on nine occasions.
"Kai brings even more experience and maturity to our roster with her ability to create her own shot and her size as a guard will be a huge asset," said Simmons. "I'm excited that Kai chose Memphis to finish her college career and I am honored that we can be a part of her journey."
Prior to Rutgers, Carter was a standout with UNC Asheville where she was named as an All-Big South Team selection. While with the Bulldogs, Carter amassed 855 points over three seasons while averaging just over 10 points per game. During the 2021-22 season, Carter led UNC Asheville in three-pointers made (55) and total rebounds (200) while ranking second on the team in scoring (473).
In her career, Carter has recorded 1,097 points, 534 rebounds and is averaging 4.77 assists per game.
Carter prepped at Paideia High School in Atlanta, Ga. where she finished her career averaging 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists per game. An All-State and All-Region Team selection, Carter became a member of the 1,500-point club during her junior season after scoring more than 500 points in a single season.
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Carter, a 6-0 guard out of Atlanta, Ga., comes to Memphis after playing last season at Rutgers where she appeared in all 32 games while making 13 starts. During her time with the Scarlet Knights, Carter surpassed the 1,000-career points and the 500-career rebounds mark in back-to-back games against Michigan State and Penn State while scoring in double-figures on nine occasions.
"Kai brings even more experience and maturity to our roster with her ability to create her own shot and her size as a guard will be a huge asset," said Simmons. "I'm excited that Kai chose Memphis to finish her college career and I am honored that we can be a part of her journey."
Prior to Rutgers, Carter was a standout with UNC Asheville where she was named as an All-Big South Team selection. While with the Bulldogs, Carter amassed 855 points over three seasons while averaging just over 10 points per game. During the 2021-22 season, Carter led UNC Asheville in three-pointers made (55) and total rebounds (200) while ranking second on the team in scoring (473).
In her career, Carter has recorded 1,097 points, 534 rebounds and is averaging 4.77 assists per game.
Carter prepped at Paideia High School in Atlanta, Ga. where she finished her career averaging 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists per game. An All-State and All-Region Team selection, Carter became a member of the 1,500-point club during her junior season after scoring more than 500 points in a single season.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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