Vernon Carey Jr.

Vernon Carey Jr.

Vernon A. Carey Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Carey is the son of Vernon Carey, who played with the Miami Dolphins from 2004 to 2011.

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Summary Vernon Carey Jr.Vernon A. Carey Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Carey is the son of Vernon Carey, who played with the Miami Dolphins from 2004 to 2011. Carey was ranked the 6th best player in the country, rated a five-star recruit by all major recruiting services, and selected to play in the 2019 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

He was named ACC Freshman of the Year and was selected to the First Team All-ACC. On November 30, 2020, he signed a multi-year contract with the Hornets with the 32nd pick of the 2020 NBA draft. He is a member of the NBA D-League’s Orlando Magic and the NBA G League’s Orlando Solar Bears. He has also played for the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets.