Howard Carter (basketball)
Howard O'Neal Carter (born October 26, 1961) is a retired American-French professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1961 Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American / French |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Redemptorist (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| College | LSU (1979–1983) |
| NBA draft | 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 1983–1999 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 32 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1984 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1984 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1985–1995 | Pau-Orthez |
| 1995–1996 | Montpellier |
| 1996–1999 | Irakleio |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Howard "Hi-C" Carter basketball played for the LSU Tigers from 1980 to 1983, and played in the 1981 Final Four. While at LSU, Carter was named Second Team All-American in 1982 and in 1983.[1]
Howard was selected 15th overall out of Louisiana State University in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets, with whom he played only one season, averaging 6.2 points.
His brief NBA career ended with the Dallas Mavericks in 1984–85. He then went on to play nearly a decade in France, eventually taking out French citizenship and playing on the French national team.[2] Carter finished his playing career in Greece.[2]
His son, Cameron Carter-Vickers, is currently a soccer player for Tottenham Hotspur F.C.. He also represents the United States internationally.