History of Bub Carrington in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 22, 2026

Carlton "Bub" Carrington III is an American professional basketball player currently with the Washington Wizards in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers. Carrington was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft but was subsequently traded to the Wizards.

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1998: First to accomplish the feat at Pittsburgh since 1998

In 2023, when Carrington got a triple-double in his debut, it was the first time anyone at Pittsburgh had accomplished that feat since 1998.

July 21, 2005: Bub Carrington Born

On July 21, 2005, Carlton Kaleel "Bub" Carrington III was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2007: ACC Rookie of the Week

In 2023, Carrington was named the ACC Rookie of the Week and received the honor again the following week, being the first Pittsburgh player to earn selection back-to-back since 2007–08.

2022: Senior Year at Saint Frances

In 2022, as a senior at Saint Frances, Carrington helped the school achieve a 29–11 record and 11–3 in the Baltimore Catholic League (BCL). He earned first-team All-BCL and BCL All-Tournament team honors, averaging over 26 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals per game. He led Saint Frances to victory in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) tournament, earning All-Tournament team recognition. He scored over 1,000 points, setting a Saint Frances record.

2023: Joins Pittsburgh Panthers

In 2023, Carrington joined the Pittsburgh Panthers and became a starter. He played against North Carolina A&T, totaling 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for a triple-double.