There are more than 400 transfers in college basketball this season, but the most coveted player left on the market might be one that only the biggest college basketball buffs have heard of last season.
Robert Carter’s size and length make him a coveted transfer
The former Georgia Tech forward has a unique mix of size and athleticism.
Streeter Lecka
Former Georgia Tech forward Robert Carter, who left the Yellow Jackets after his sophomore year, has been fielding calls from, well, just about everyone, according to his AAU coach via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
More than 50 colleges have called to inquire about the 6-foot-8 forward, according to his AAU coach. Carter has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
"Robert had people calling from all over the place after he got his release from Tech," said his AAU coach, Winfred Jordan of the Atlanta Xpress. "Kansas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Baylor, Texas, Cal, USC, UCLA and Florida are some of them. Everybody has been trying to get in."
However, three schools have concrete plans for Carter right now:
GT transfer Robert Carter will visit South Carolina this weekend, source told @CBSSports. Already visited St. John's. Will visit MD. #SJUBB
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 30, 2014 Even though Carter will have to sit out for a year, he has the ability to be an impact player because of the unique traits he’ll bring to his new team. He has the combination of size and athleticism that is so coveted by college teams, and especially with the recent trend toward more athletic forwards and big men.
At 6’8, 250 pounds, Carter had the seventh-best defensive rebounding percentage in the country last season, according to KenPom.com, taking down 28.3 percent of available defensive rebounds. That’s due in part to his height and athleticism, but even more to his 7’3 wingspan.
Any former top-35 recruit and likely future NBA Draft pick would be coveted on the transfer market, but Carter’s skill set makes him unique among the bunch. If he finds the right program, he could thrive and make a name for himself far outside of the Southeast.
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