He leads with integrity, faith, and discipline, giving his all on the court, in the classroom, and in life.
Thank you for supporting Carter in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreHis passion for the game pushes him to become better mentally and physically. Basketball has taught him discipline, determination, and accountability. He understands that if he wants to improve, he has to put in the work no one can do it for him. Every practice, drill, and challenge is another opportunity to grow into a better player and person.
Kobe Bryant is Carter’s favorite player because he admires his dedication, discipline, and love for the game. Kobe stayed focused on basketball even when others chose distractions, always pushing himself to improve and putting his team first. Carter looks up to his Mamba Mentality and using basketball as an outlet to grow, stay focused, and become better both on and off the court.
My proudest moment was during basketball season when so many people counted Carter out and doubted how far he could go. Instead of giving up, he believed in himself, worked harder, and kept pushing through every challenge. His determination helped him rise to become one of the best players on the court, ultimately earning MVP that season.
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