"Carrington seem poised to take advantage of the freshly opened spot to become the team's primary ball handler following the offseason trade of Jordan Poole. After a solid rookie season, the Pittsburgh product had a major opportunity to prove the Wizards made the right bet when they took a swing on his potential with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 NBA DRaft."
"Averaging 8.0 points, 4.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds, while shooting 36.7% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc, the guard's shooting woes have been the root of the problem for his struggling start to the year. With his shooting splits flip flopping from his rookie season, where he shot 40.1% from field goal range and 33.9% from three, the 20-year-old's confidence seemed to be impacted by his poor play. and in a major way."
"However, following the team's mini break courtesy of NBA Cup play, Carrington's ability to stay the course may have finally turned things around for the better. Carrington put together his best performance of the season against the Cleveland Cavaliers over the weekend, finishing with 27 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while shooting 50% from the floor and knocking down five threes."
The start of Bub Carrington's sophomore season has been disappointing, contrasting with expectations that he would become Washington's primary ball handler after Jordan Poole's trade. The Pittsburgh product averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds, shooting 36.7% overall and 41.2% from three, marks that flipped from his rookie 40.1%/33.9% splits and dented his confidence. Shooting woes produced concerns that he might be no more than a bench reserve rather than a future playmaker. Following the NBA Cup break, Carrington posted a season-best 27 points, eight assists and six rebounds, hitting five three-pointers and shooting 50%, suggesting a possible turnaround.
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