Carlton Carrington MLK Classic 42 point scoring record, Full Game Video / Box Score

[Vader_Storm]

Here is the full game video of Carrington breaking the all time scoring record at the MLK Classic. He has been absolutely on fire this season, including today, with another 24 point performance with a barrage of 3's in todays game after coming off 2 huge games at the Jordan Classic.


Here is the video of the full game. Carrington is #11. You can see how tall he is here, pushing 6'6, and how he has a few inches on Jahnathan Lamothe who is his teammate in the video.






Here is the Box Score

 

[Vader_Storm]

Here is the full game video of Carrington breaking the all time scoring record at the MLK Classic. He has been absolutely on fire this season, including today, with another 24 point performance with a barrage of 3's in todays game after coming off 2 huge games at the Jordan Classic.


Here is the video of the full game. Carrington is #11. You can see how tall he is here, pushing 6'6, and how he has a few inches on Jahnathan Lamothe who is his teammate in the video.

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Here is the Box Score

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They actually announced the MVP award at the end of this video, as I just finished watching the whole thing now.


At the 58:30 mark, they announced he scored 45 points, meaning the box score did not credit him another 3 points. They also announced his height upon winning the award, which they indeed said was 6'6.

The recruiting websites, which I have said since last summer, are way off on both his national ranking and his height. He isn't close to 6'3 nor does he look close to 6'3.

 

[rockypanther]

Does he play the 2 or 3 for us ?

 

[Vader_Storm]

Does he play the 2 or 3 for us ?

Either. He's good enough on both ends of the floor for both positions. He was also a backup point guard in the EYBL over the summer and did fine in that role playing there roughly 30% of the time. He's an underrated playmaker that can pass. He sometimes just gets sloppy trying to pass into tight situations that results in turnovers.

I prefer him at the 2 as a big scoring 2 guard. But it depends who we are putting on the floor with him. He can shoot from anywhere.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

You’re really overhyping this kid. He should be fine in a few years, but Judah Mintz is much better as a freshmen than most thought and Syracuse freaking stinks. They need older players. Him beating up on some crap HS team means nothing. Portal portal portal

 

[OAKLAND'S FINEST]

You’re really overhyping this kid. He should be fine in a few years, but Judah Mintz is much better as a freshmen than most thought and Syracuse freaking stinks. They need older players. Him beating up on some crap HS team means nothing. Portal portal portal

You’re right who wants 6’6 guards who can score in bunches and drill 3s when you can have a player who most likely failed at another program

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

You’re right who wants 6’6 guards who can score in bunches and drill 3s when you can have a player who most likely failed at another program

Like Hinson, Burton, Cummings and Elliott?

Our success with freshmen recruits is….?
Toney and Champagnie? Pretty easy decision imo, but go off king

 

[HailToPitt1985]

Let's wait and see if Carrington can even play against college competition in real college games first before declaring him a great player. And more importantly, let's wait and see if he even shows up in a Pitt uniform. I don't believe any of these kids are Pitt recruits until I see them in a Pitt uniform and on the court playing in a real game. His signed LOI means nothing until that happens. They're kids and they're fickle.

 

[4Mark_Marty]

You’re really overhyping this kid. He should be fine in a few years, but Judah Mintz is much better as a freshmen than most thought and Syracuse freaking stinks. They need older players. Him beating up on some crap HS team means nothing. Portal portal portal

I wouldn't go far as saying Syracuse stinks. They're playing a lot of young players and it shows in close games. Mintz cannot shoot yet. He's not getting bailed out by the refs in traffic anymore either. He reminds me of Xavier as a freshman. Poor decisions in the lane. Plus, he's a flopper. Every time he gets grazed he goes down. Very annoying.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

I wouldn't go far as saying Syracuse stinks. They're playing a lot of young players and it shows in close games. Mintz cannot shoot yet. He's not getting bailed out by the refs in traffic anymore either. He reminds me of Xavier as a freshman. Poor decisions in the lane. Plus, he's a flopper. Every time he gets grazed he goes down. Very annoying.

Yeah I just don’t wanna go back to “rebuild” mode next year by relying on 19 year old guards. 24 year olds much more fun to watch.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

You’re really overhyping this kid. He should be fine in a few years, but Judah Mintz is much better as a freshmen than most thought and Syracuse freaking stinks. They need older players. Him beating up on some crap HS team means nothing. Portal portal portal

Another all-time bad take on Mintz. He was a Top 30/40 recruit. Everyone thought he was really good except you. You are the only one surprised by his plans this season. The kid is a stud.

 

[OAKLAND'S FINEST]

Like Hinson, Burton, Cummings and Elliott?

Our success with freshmen recruits is….?
Toney and Champagnie? Pretty easy decision imo, but go off king

Forgot about Kene Chukuwa, Samson George, Malik Ellison, Eric Hamilton, Ryan Murphy, Chris Payton, and Daniel Oladapo?

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Forgot about Kene Chukuwa, Samson George, Malik Ellison, Eric Hamilton, Ryan Murphy, Chris Payton, and Daniel Oladapo?

The only freshman you listed was George and he was a no-star. Pitt has had decent success with recruits ranked near the 2023 class.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Another all-time bad take on Mintz. He was a Top 30/40 recruit. Everyone thought he was really good except you. You are the only one surprised by his plans this season. The kid is a stud.

12-7. Probably will get a 3 million dollar NIL deal though, huh?

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Forgot about Kene Chukuwa, Samson George, Malik Ellison, Eric Hamilton, Ryan Murphy, Chris Payton, and Daniel Oladapo?

Those kids were instant eligibility portal kids? News to me. George was a freshmen, Ellison was 7 years ago, Murphy, Payton were jucos. Why are you using Stallings recruits as evidence we shouldn’t be using the portal?

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

12-7. Probably will get a 3 million dollar NIL deal though, huh?

Talented guards are easier to find but I think he can get $250K in the portal.

 

[Wanstash21]

I'm excited about the incoming guards, but we absolutely need veteran experience in the backcourt. 4 and 5 year guys that aren't next level players, but really solid college players. They play within a team structure and know how to win.

Mintz is a really nice prospect with size and potential, but he doesn't contribute to winning basketball nearly enough.. just like most young prospects. I would take Burton over Mintz every single time. It's not even a question. Mintz absolutely has a better chance at the NBA, but that's not what it's about when you're trying to win college basketball games.

 

[Wanstash21]

would you rather have Sibande off the bench or Mintz this year?

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Talented guards are easier to find but I think he can get $250K in the portal.

You said 1 million for 3rd team all league. Willing to admit you’re wrong yet?

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

You said 1 million for 3rd team all league. Willing to admit you’re wrong yet?

No. Hugley is a Big. Those are more rare.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

No. Hugley is a Big. Those are more rare.

Lol yeah, 6’8 bigs who shoot 47 percent, turn the ball over at an absurd rate, are average rebounders, below average defenders and make the offense run thru them to win 6 conference games are RARE.

 

[cabe23]

Carrington and Lowe are very good, but they'd be way better off as role players than as guys who have to be the man from day 1. Even if Carrington starts, I think you'd see games where he scores 20, and games where he lays an egg. Consistency is the most difficult thing for freshman.

 

[4Mark_Marty]

Carlton Carrington is a shooter though. Doesn’t need the ball nearly as much as Mintz. Having an older lead guard is ideal I agree. I think CC can play the Elliott role as a freshman.

Yeah I just don’t wanna go back to “rebuild” mode next year by relying on 19 year old guards. 24 year olds much more fun to watch.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Lol yeah, 6’8 bigs who shoot 47 percent, turn the ball over at an absurd rate, are average rebounders, below average defenders and make the offense run thru them to win 6 conference games are RARE.

Why are you citing 2021-22 numbers? That isnt what I said.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Why are you citing 2021-22 numbers? That isnt what I said.

It’s literally exactly what you said. You said he’d be worth 1 mill based on last years numbers. You’re just not very intelligent

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

It’s literally exactly what you said. You said he’d be worth 1 mill based on last years numbers. You’re just not very intelligent

No I didn't. He put up Honorable Mention numbers. I literally gave you what I thought he would get if he made 1st, 2nd, or 3rd team in 22-23.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

No I didn't. He put up Honorable Mention numbers. I literally gave you what I thought he would get if he made 1st, 2nd, or 3rd team in 22-23.

1 million for 3rd team. So being the 16th best player =250k but 15th = 1 mill. Makes sense imo.

 

[Wanstash21]

thread below is fun

Hugley to the NBA

I have not followed Pitt Bball as closely as in in years past. However, it is clear to me that he is our best player. Do you think he will be a panther next year or do you think he will try to make an NBA team? Furthermore, could he make an NBA team? H2P

pittsburgh.forums.rivals.com

 

[wbrpanther]

You’re really overhyping this kid. He should be fine in a few years, but Judah Mintz is much better as a freshmen than most thought and Syracuse freaking stinks. They need older players. Him beating up on some crap HS team means nothing. Portal portal portal

So why doesn't everyone beat up on crap HS teams. Yes, portal is important, but so is getting talented high school kids.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

So why doesn't everyone beat up on crap HS teams. Yes, portal is important, but so is getting talented high school kids.

Most teams with better players do?

 

[Vader_Storm]

So why doesn't everyone beat up on crap HS teams. Yes, portal is important, but so is getting talented high school kids.

Its not this game, its overall consistency game after game event after event which is most important.


Most important is what these 2 did in the later sessions of the EYBL and the Peach Jam where they were going up and scoring and producing at a high level against 4 and 5 star players regularly every game out.


What these 2 players have done (Carrington and Lowe) is far different than most of our high school recruits. Justin Champagnie tore up the summer league. Toney was good in the summer league at around 10 points per game or so, was really good here, and then was a starter on an Elite 8 team. Players like Hugley didnt even average 10 per game in the summer league. Jeffress averaged like 6 points per game. X and Mcgowens were like 7-8 points per game.


The last guy we had that tore up summer league teams like this (besides Champ) was Steven Adams 10 years ago. You could put Dior in there but he hasn't played yet. Mintz did it last year and is competing for ACC freshmen of the year. The list of players at Pitt in the last 10 years that did what Lowe and Carrington did is as a small as the total fingers on one hand.

Then, you add an additional 3 inches on one of those players in Carrington. Then, you also factor in Carrington is a year young for his class. Upside is huge.

 

[PittPharm2002]

You’re really overhyping this kid. He should be fine in a few years, but Judah Mintz is much better as a freshmen than most thought and Syracuse freaking stinks. They need older players. Him beating up on some crap HS team means nothing. Portal portal portal

You’re boring with the negativity

 

[rockypanther]

So why doesn't everyone beat up on crap HS teams. Yes, portal is important, but so is getting talented high school kids.

Agree. I just think we have to be realistic that there are very few high school players that will step in and contribute that we can actually get compared to some of the portal guys we got this year. Gerald Drumgoole also taught me to not get excited about a high school players three point shooting percentage.

 

[rockypanther]

Its not this game, its overall consistency game after game event after event which is most important.


Most important is what these 2 did in the later sessions of the EYBL and the Peach Jam where they were going up and scoring and producing at a high level against 4 and 5 star players regularly every game out.


What these 2 players have done (Carrington and Lowe) is far different than most of our high school recruits. Justin Champagnie tore up the summer league. Toney was good in the summer league at around 10 points per game or so, was really good here, and then was a starter on an Elite 8 team. Players like Hugley didnt even average 10 per game in the summer league. Jeffress averaged like 6 points per game. X and Mcgowens were like 7-8 points per game.


The last guy we had that tore up summer league teams like this (besides Champ) was Steven Adams 10 years ago. You could put Dior in there but he hasn't played yet. Mintz did it last year and is competing for ACC freshmen of the year. The list of players at Pitt in the last 10 years that did what Lowe and Carrington did is as a small as the total fingers on one hand.

Then, you add an additional 3 inches on one of those players in Carrington. Then, you also factor in Carrington is a year young for his class. Upside is huge.

I love your enthusiasm but there is a big difference between style of play in the EYBL than there is in half court sets in the ACC. There will be a transition expected for these kids. What their numbers tell me is they can score in transition and probably get to the basket. But defense in places like EYBL just isn’t anything like they will face next year.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Agree. I just think we have to be realistic that there are very few high school players that will step in and contribute that we can actually get compared to some of the portal guys we got this year. Gerald Drumgoole also taught me to not get excited about a high school players three point shooting percentage.

100… nice to be excited about prospects but how many have we overhyped over last 5 years to win bubkus

I love your enthusiasm but there is a big difference between style of play in the EYBL than there is in half court sets in the ACC. There will be a transition expected for hear kids.

Yep. Not even close

 

[Vader_Storm]

I love your enthusiasm but there is a big difference between style of play in the EYBL than there is in half court sets in the ACC. There will be a transition expected for these kids. What their numbers tell me is they can score in transition and probably get to the basket. But defense in places like EYBL just isn’t anything like they will face next year.

If that is your stance, that is fine. But the EYBL / Peach Jam / Summer play is the main driver of how players get ranked and evaluated along with offer sheets. You can ignore all that and not pay attention to it, some people choose to wait and see what they do in college. But if you dont care about the EYBL you dont care about the overall high school player rankings.

FWIW, Drumgoole wasnt a high producer in the EYBL either. He was a role player like Jeffress / Barnes and a stand still shooter. Drumgoole got his hype playing on the #1 high school team in the country. And all the players off that La Lumiere team didn't live up to the hype in college, including the kid that went to Kentucky.

 

[rockypanther]

If that is your stance, that is fine. But the EYBL / Peach Jam / Summer play is the main driver of how players get ranked and evaluated along with offer sheets. You can ignore all that and not pay attention to it, some people choose to wait and see what they do in college. But if you dont care about the EYBL you dont care about the overall high school player rankings.

FWIW, Drumgoole wasnt a high producer in the EYBL either. He was a role player like Jeffress / Barnes and a stand still shooter. Drumgoole got his hype playing on the #1 high school team in the country. And all the players off that La Lumiere team didn't live up to the hype in college, including the kid that went to Kentucky.

I think it for sure needs to be taken into consideration. But from my research Carrington only shot 35 percent a game for three pointers as a junior in high school. And most sites I checked had him as a breakout player but not a player that is ready to come in right away. He strength is his mid range which is a lot easier to get points off in high school and EYBL than ACC. I am just saying let’s be realistic.

 

[rockypanther]

And his high school stats don’t blow me away at all. So the question is what is more accurate a predictor of his success a weekend Peach Jam and EYBL or a complete season against high level high school talent in a regular season.

Baltimore guard Carlton Carrington commits to Pitt basketball

Pitt coach Jeff Capel added a second member to his class of 2023 when rising high school senior Carlton Carrington pledged to enroll next year. Carrington, a 6-foot-4 guard, averaged 13.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game last season for St. Francis Academy in Baltimore. He also shot

triblive.com

 

[pittjas]

if you could just combine Vader and bballinsider into one person, we’d get really good, high level evals. Lol

 

[Vader_Storm]

And his high school stats don’t blow me away at all. So the question is what is more accurate a predictor of his success a weekend Peach Jam and EYBL or a complete season against high level high school talent in a regular season.

Baltimore guard Carlton Carrington commits to Pitt basketball

Pitt coach Jeff Capel added a second member to his class of 2023 when rising high school senior Carlton Carrington pledged to enroll next year. Carrington, a 6-foot-4 guard, averaged 13.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game last season for St. Francis Academy in Baltimore. He also shot

triblive.com

You are quoting dated information. Those stats are from last year in high school. In the first 2 sessions of the EYBL this past summer,, Carrington only averaged 7 points per game, thats why his rating was so low. It was at that point on this very board I responded to bballinsider telling him that this kid has great potential but he just hasnt put it together yet and that he was young, right after the kid committed to us. Ill link the post if some people dont believe me.



It was the very next event, the DMV Live, he started to take off and take games over. And it was event after event after event he did it, not just the peach jam, the last 2 sessions of the EYBL, the DMV Live, the Jordan Classic, etc.. Its everywhere he has gone. I previously posted his high school efficiency C-ram scores previously that showed he was playing like a top 50 kid.


I had this same very discussion with you a year ago regarding Mintz and you said I overrated him. We'll see come next year.