Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chennedy Carter

How Chennedy Carter built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Chennedy Carter is an American professional basketball player. She played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies before being drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2020 WNBA draft. Currently a free agent, Carter is known for her scoring ability and athleticism on the court. Her career is still developing, and she aims to continue her impact in professional basketball.

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November 2016: Signed Letter of Intent with Texas A&M

In November 2016, Chennedy Carter signed a letter of intent with Texas A&M.

August 2020: Signed with Elazığ İl Özel İdarespor

In August 2020, Chennedy Carter agreed to terms with Turkey's Elazığ İl Özel İdarespor for her first overseas season but left the team early because she was homesick.

2020: WNBA Rookie Season Achievements

During her 2020 rookie season with the Atlanta Dream, Chennedy Carter became the youngest player in WNBA history to score 30 points, achieving 35 points against Seattle (8/6). She was a top candidate for WNBA Rookie of the Year and was later named to the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team.

2020: Drafted by Atlanta Dream and WNBA Rookie Season

In 2020, Chennedy Carter was chosen fourth overall in the WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream. Also in 2020, Carter became the youngest player in WNBA history to score 30 points at 21 years and 266 days and was named to the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team.

2020: Declared for WNBA Draft and Drafted by Atlanta Dream

In 2020, after turning 22, Chennedy Carter declared for the WNBA draft, forgoing her senior season. On April 17, 2020, she was drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Dream and became the highest drafted player in Texas A&M history.

July 2021: Suspension from the Atlanta Dream

In July 2021, the Atlanta Dream suspended Chennedy Carter indefinitely for "conduct detrimental to the team". She did not play for the Dream again after the suspension.

2022: Trade to Los Angeles Sparks

In 2022, Chennedy Carter was traded from the Atlanta Dream to the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2022 season.

2022: Played for the Sparks

In her season on the Sparks, Carter played in 24 games and started two of those, and during the 2022 season she was benched for "poor conduct".

March 2023: Waived by the Los Angeles Sparks

In March 2023, the Los Angeles Sparks waived Chennedy Carter and were obligated to pay her protected $86,701 salary under the terms of the contract.

2023: Played for Bursa in Turkey and Heilongjiang in WCBA

In 2023 Chennedy Carter played for Bursa in Turkey. She also played in the WCBA for Heilongjiang and was the league's leading scorer averaging 28.9 PPG and had her highest points in a single game with 51 pts.

2023: Did Not Play in the WNBA

In the 2023 season, Chennedy Carter did not play in the WNBA.

2023: Highest Points in a Single Game

On November 20, 2023, Chennedy Carter scored her highest points in a single game with 51 points.

2024: Signed with Wuhan Shengfan

In 2024, Chennedy Carter signed with Wuhan Shengfan of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association for the 2024–2025 season.

2024: Signed with the Chicago Sky

In 2024, Chennedy Carter signed with the Chicago Sky under head coach Teresa Weatherspoon.

2024: Triple Double WCBA season

In the 2024-2025 season, Chennedy Carter became the first player to record a triple double for the WCBA on January 20, 2025.

January 2025: Unrestricted Free Agent

In January 2025, the Chicago Sky chose not to extend Chennedy Carter a qualifying offer, making her an unrestricted free agent.

2025: Leading Scorer for Wuhan Shengfan

As of 2024-2025 season, Chennedy Carter is the league's leading scorer for Wuhan Shengfan of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association, with 31.4 PPG.

2025: Triple Double for WCBA

On January 20, 2025, Chennedy Carter became the first player in the 2024-2025 season to record a triple double for the WCBA with a 33 PTS, 17 REB, 10 AST, 5 STL, 1 BLK performance and a win over Hefei. The score was 85-69.