The VTSU Johnson Men's Basketball team incoming class continues to grow with the addition of shooting guard, Matthew Carter. The Corinth, Texas native honed his skills as part of the High IQ basketball club as well as the Denton Ryan HS team, where he was honored with 2nd Team All-District distinction his senior year. Coach Alfred Johnson is expresses great enthusiasm regarding Carter's future role on the team, "Matthew is a very good 2-guard with size, athleticism, and the ability to shoot. We are excited about his addition to the Badger Family."
Welcome to Johnson, Matt! Go Badgers!
Name: Matthew Carter
Preferred Name/Nickname: Matt
Position(s): Shooting Guard
Hometown: Corinth, TX
Club Team: High IQ
High School: Denton Ryan High School
Basketball Awards/Honors: Honorable Mention Junior Year and 2nd Team All-District Senior Year
Projected Major at VTSU Johnson: Interdisciplinary Studies
What Are You Looking Forward to Most about VTSU Johnson: The Basketball Program
Favorite Athlete: Jalen Brunson
Favorite Team: Dallas Mavericks
Most Memorable Athletic Moment: Scoring on Dink Pate
Favorite Musical artist(s): Drake
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor: Cherry Garcia
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
What do you want people to know about you? I'm a Homebody