Carpenter's efforts did not go unnoticed as he was named the Assistant Coach of the USA Junior College All-Star Team in 1998 and 2000. Coach Carpenter's responsibilities at USF include on the floor coaching, recruiting and scouting opponents. With an Associate's degree in Science from DACC, Carpenter is finishing his Bachelor's degree at the University of Saint Francis in Social Science and Physical Education.
Carpenter is single and resides in Fort Wayne.
Mike has a great passion for coaching basketball and his work ethic is second to none. He is experienced in the recruiting process and being a coaches son, he has a great knowledge of the game.