Arica Carter
Arica Carter (born July 19, 1996) is an American professional women's basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Carter played four years at the University of Louisville before being drafted in the third round to the WNBA. College. Carter played four seasons of college basketball at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky for the Cardinals. Carter was a three-year starter for the Cardinals. She did not start in her freshman year, but played in 34 games. Carter did not play in the 2016–17 season, and took a medical  redshirt that year, allowing her to be eligible for the 2018–19 season. During this season, Carter and the Cardinals would win the ACC Tournament. Carter also participated in three NCAA Tournaments during her time at Louisville. Louisville statistics. Source Career. WNBA. Carter was selected as the thirty second overall pick of the 2019 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury. After making the final roster with the Mercury, Carter would play under head coach Sandy Brondello and alongside the likes of Brittney Griner, DeWanna Bonner and Diana Taurasi. Carter played in the Mercury's first two games, totaling eight minutes of  play. Carter was then waived to make room for Leilani Mitchell on June 1, 2019. Carter would be picked back up by the Mercury in August, making regular substitute appearances with the team.