Bub Carrington Plans to Stay at Pitt for Sophomore Season

WASHINGTON — Shortly after Pitt wrapped up its ACC Tournament semifinal game against No. 1 seed North Carolina, the Panthers’ leading scorer on the night shared some news that Pitt fans will be excited to hear.

Pitt star freshman guard Bub Carrington was asked if he will return to the Panthers next season.

“For sure,” Carrington said.

Bub Carrington said “for sure” he will be back at #Pitt next season pic.twitter.com/KS0jtco0ug

— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) March 16, 2024

The question quickly grabbed the attention of fellow star guard Jaland Lowe, who looked to his left where Carrington was seated. Carrington led the Panthers with 24 points in a 72-65 loss to the Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament semifinals. Lowe added 17 as well as four assists and four rebounds. The freshman combined to shoot 16-33 with 41 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Carrington played the entire game.

Carrington spoke on growth of the team and how the Panthers can continue to mold as a unit. He isn’t one for bracketology, but Carrington believes Pitt has done enough to make the NCAA Tournament.

Bub Carrington isn’t one for bracketology. Carrington doesn’t understand why #Pitt is a bubble team and described why the Panthers should make the NCAA Tournament. pic.twitter.com/38pImCk7bw

— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) March 16, 2024

Carrington has frequented NBA mock drafts since recording a triple double in his first college game facing N.C. A&T. He entered Friday averaging 13.5 points per game, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 32 games. Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft two days ago had Carrington going 25th overall to the Washington Wizards, who play in the same arena as the Baltimore native suited up in for the ACC Tournament.