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Bub Carrington

Guard · Washington Wizards · 6'4", 190 lb · Born Jul 21, 2005 · Baltimore, Maryland · Drafted 14th overall, 2024
All-Rookie 2nd (2025)Playmaking guardIron-man rookieBaltimore
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In short

Bub Carrington is a 6-foot-4 playmaking combo guard for the Washington Wizards from Baltimore, the 14th pick in 2024 (selected by Portland, rights traded to Washington). After one standout season at Pittsburgh, he stepped straight into the rotation, played all 82 games as a rookie, and made the 2025 All-Rookie Second Team — a durable, improving backcourt building block.

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@Utah JazzDrop coverage
Proj. points
10.7
range 8–13.4
Line 10.5
53%
to go over
Team win
38%
112–114
Poi 10.7 Lean overReb 3.4 Lean underAss 4.6 Lean overPRA 18.7 Lean over
Likely on himJaren Jackson Jr.· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts59%15+ pts8%

Model lines Carrington at 10.7 pts (range 8–13.4) vs a 10.5 line — a lean to clear it (53%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

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A durable, playmaking combo guard — a Baltimore product and improving backcourt building block.

Carrington opened his Pitt career with the program's first triple-double before Portland drafted him 14th in 2024.

🏫 Pittsburgh · 14th, 2024Baltimore

His rights were traded to Washington, and he played all 82 games as a rookie.

82 gamesAll-Rookie 2nd

He improved his three-point shooting sharply in year two, from .339 to .408.

10.7 ppg · .408 3PImproving

A durable, playmaking guard with size, he's a backcourt building block.

4.6 apgBuilding block
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PPG
10.7
2025-26
RPG
3.4
per game
APG
4.6
per game
FG%
.424
.408 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A durable, playmaking combo guard — a Baltimore product and improving backcourt building block.

Carlton 'Bub' Carrington was born in Baltimore and spent one standout season at Pittsburgh, where he opened his college career with the first triple-double in program history. Portland drafted him 14th in 2024 and traded his rights to Washington.

He stepped straight into the Wizards' rotation, playing all 82 games as a rookie and earning the 2025 All-Rookie Second Team, then improved his three-point shooting sharply in his second season (from .339 to .408). A durable, playmaking guard with size, he is a long-term backcourt building block.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Carrington is a Baltimore product — a Saint Frances Academy star and second cousin of former NBA player Rudy Gay — whose nickname 'Bub' carries across generations of his family. He endured the loss of his father in 2025, and has channeled a grounded, professional approach into two durable, full-season NBA campaigns.

His on-court identity is size and playmaking — a 6-foot-4 combo guard who passes (four-plus assists a game), rebounds for his position, and has rapidly improved his shooting. His scoring efficiency is still developing, but his durability, feel, and sharp shooting growth mark him as a rising starting-caliber playmaker for Washington's young core.

PERSONALITY

The person

A durable, playmaking combo guard — size, passing, and fast-improving shooting.

PlaymakerA 6-foot-4 guard averaging four-plus assists a game.
DurablePlayed all 82 games in both of his first two seasons.
Improving shooterRaised his three-point mark from .339 to .408 in year two.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead Guard · Shooter
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring59
Playmaking65
Rebounding42
Perimeter D64
Rim protection22
Spacing73
Athleticism70
Clutch62
an every-game floor-organizing shooter
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Size, passing, and growth

Carrington's value is playmaking size and durability — a 6-foot-4 combo guard who passes (four-plus assists a game), rebounds for his position, and has played every game in two straight seasons. His sharp three-point improvement (from .339 to .408) is the encouraging sign of a guard whose game is trending toward a reliable starter.

Efficiency to build

The developmental key is scoring efficiency — his field-goal percentage is still climbing — but at just 20 with two full 82-game seasons and improving shooting, the trajectory is strong. His feel, size, and durability give him a clear role now, with starting-caliber playmaker upside for Washington's rebuild.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-268227.710.73.44.6.424.408

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

CollegeFirst triple-double in Pittsburgh program history in his debut
2024Drafted 14th overall (by Portland); rights traded to Washington
2025NBA All-Rookie Second Team; played all 82 games

Hardware

1×
All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
14th
Draft pick (2024)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A durable, playmaking combo guard on the rise — a backcourt building block for Washington.

Carrington pairs size, playmaking, and durability with fast-improving shooting (a jump to .408 from three in year two). His scoring efficiency is still developing, but at 20 with two full 82-game seasons, his trajectory points toward a starting-caliber playmaker for Washington's young core.

PlaymakingStrong
DurabilityElite
Three-point shootingImproving
Scoring efficiencyDeveloping

Contract

Draft
14th, 2024 young
Role
Combo guard building block
Age
20 rising
Bottom line

A durable, playmaking combo guard with size and fast-improving shooting — a rising backcourt building block for Washington, with starting-caliber upside.

FAQ

Quick answers

How did Bub Carrington join the Wizards?

Portland drafted him 14th overall in 2024 and traded his rights to Washington on draft night.

What kind of player is Bub Carrington?

A 6-foot-4 playmaking combo guard who passes, rebounds for his size, and has sharply improved his three-point shooting.

Where does the nickname 'Bub' come from?

It carries across generations of his family, tied to his father's own nickname.