Chennedy Carter is Highest Draft Pick in Program History
Apr 17, 2020 | Women's Basketball
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M guard Chennedy Carter was drafted by the Atlanta Dream with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft on Friday evening. Carter becomes the highest drafted player in program history.
The Mansfield, Texas, native and three-time All-American became the 14th player selected in the WNBA Draft in program history, and the third to be taken by the Dream (Courtney Walker – 2016, Morenike Atunrase – 2008). Carter now overtakes Kelsey Bone as the highest drafted Aggie (5th – 2013) in the WNBA Draft, and joins Bone as the only players from A&M taken in the first round.
A&M's second all-time leading scorer was the second-highest draft eligible junior to be taken in the 2020 WNBA Draft. Carter is the most prolific scorer in this year's draft, leading all draftees with 22.5 points per game in her career. She is one of the most decorated player in program history, holding numerous records and eight All-American selections.
Of the 14 Aggies drafted in program history, 13 have come in the Gary Blair era. Twelve of those selections have occurred since 2008. Carter and Sydney Colson (Chicago Sky) now represent Texas A&M as the two Aggies on a current WNBA roster.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the draft was held virtually on ESPN as the draftees participated remotely.
Chennedy Carter Quotes (Courtesy of the WNBA and Atlanta Dream)
Q: We've talked to the Dream coach, she said she's impressed with your scoring ability, do you feel like everything you've learned at A&M in that sense will help translate over to the WNBA and your ability to get buckets?
Chennedy Carter: I just think everything I've learned in my whole life, my whole life experience has been a journey. I've continued to get better and I think that will translate in the WNBA. My work ethic, my confidence and how hard I'm determined to win.
Q: The last three years being in college, do you feel like everything you've been through in that program, has it helped put you in a place to be ready to transition to the next level?
Carter: Definitely. I'm thankful for everything that I've been through this far. To be able to say that I'm now a professional basketball player, and I can't wait to get started with the Atlanta Dream.
Q: Chennedy, you played your high school basketball and college basketball in Texas, now you're headed to be part of the Dream in Atlanta, what's the excitement level of being a part of the Atlanta Dream?
Carter: I'm very excited, ready to get to work, ready to practice ready to just get going and start my WNBA career off. I'm excited what this journey has in store for me.
Q: Is there one thing in particular that you'll take with you that you learned from Texas A&M Head Coach Gary Blair and that staff at A&M that you think can help you in the WNBA?
Carter: One thing I can take from A&M is just the support from everyone there, from the twelfth man, to my teammates to everyone who put their hand in and worked with the women's basketball group. I learned a lot from going there.
Gary Blair Quote
"Chennedy Carter has had a great career, not only at Texas A&M, but with USA basketball. She has been a great role model and helped the way young ladies look up to college athletics.
I've coached since 1980 in college basketball. I've never had a guard that can create offense as fast and efficient as Chennedy does for herself and others with her passing and ball handling.
She will become a great pro because of her passion and her quest to improve her game in every aspect. Number three will be missed but never forgotten at Texas A&M."
For complete coverage of Texas A&M women's basketball, be sure to follow the Aggies on social media at @AggieWBB (Twitter), @aggiewbb (Instagram) and @AggieWomensHoops (Facebook) or visit the official home Texas A&M Athletics at 12thMan.com.
The Mansfield, Texas, native and three-time All-American became the 14th player selected in the WNBA Draft in program history, and the third to be taken by the Dream (Courtney Walker – 2016, Morenike Atunrase – 2008). Carter now overtakes Kelsey Bone as the highest drafted Aggie (5th – 2013) in the WNBA Draft, and joins Bone as the only players from A&M taken in the first round.
The moment it all became reality ??#WNBADraft | #GigEm pic.twitter.com/6LTgvekDOw
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) April 18, 2020
It's not a dream anymore ??
— Texas A&M Athletics (@12thMan) April 17, 2020
Congratulations 3??, everyone in Aggieland is so proud of you! #GigEm #WNBADraft @AtlantaDream | @ChennedyCarter pic.twitter.com/dCH01rrWPC
WELCOME TO THE ATL?? @ChennedyCarter
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 17, 2020
BRING THEM BUCKETS WITH YOU???? #LetssssGooooooo
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the draft was held virtually on ESPN as the draftees participated remotely.
Chennedy Carter Quotes (Courtesy of the WNBA and Atlanta Dream)
Q: We've talked to the Dream coach, she said she's impressed with your scoring ability, do you feel like everything you've learned at A&M in that sense will help translate over to the WNBA and your ability to get buckets?
Chennedy Carter: I just think everything I've learned in my whole life, my whole life experience has been a journey. I've continued to get better and I think that will translate in the WNBA. My work ethic, my confidence and how hard I'm determined to win.
Q: The last three years being in college, do you feel like everything you've been through in that program, has it helped put you in a place to be ready to transition to the next level?
Carter: Definitely. I'm thankful for everything that I've been through this far. To be able to say that I'm now a professional basketball player, and I can't wait to get started with the Atlanta Dream.
Q: Chennedy, you played your high school basketball and college basketball in Texas, now you're headed to be part of the Dream in Atlanta, what's the excitement level of being a part of the Atlanta Dream?
Carter: I'm very excited, ready to get to work, ready to practice ready to just get going and start my WNBA career off. I'm excited what this journey has in store for me.
Q: Is there one thing in particular that you'll take with you that you learned from Texas A&M Head Coach Gary Blair and that staff at A&M that you think can help you in the WNBA?
Carter: One thing I can take from A&M is just the support from everyone there, from the twelfth man, to my teammates to everyone who put their hand in and worked with the women's basketball group. I learned a lot from going there.
Gary Blair Quote
"Chennedy Carter has had a great career, not only at Texas A&M, but with USA basketball. She has been a great role model and helped the way young ladies look up to college athletics.
I've coached since 1980 in college basketball. I've never had a guard that can create offense as fast and efficient as Chennedy does for herself and others with her passing and ball handling.
She will become a great pro because of her passion and her quest to improve her game in every aspect. Number three will be missed but never forgotten at Texas A&M."
For complete coverage of Texas A&M women's basketball, be sure to follow the Aggies on social media at @AggieWBB (Twitter), @aggiewbb (Instagram) and @AggieWomensHoops (Facebook) or visit the official home Texas A&M Athletics at 12thMan.com.
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