The Las Vegas Aces have released rookie center Jessika Carter, the team announced today.
Roster Update: The Las Vegas Aces have waived Jessika Carter. pic.twitter.com/IzESwYeZ4y
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) June 30, 2024
Originally drafted by the New York Liberty in the second round as the 11th pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft. Carter never saw regular season with the Liberty before they released her.
The Aces signed Carter on June 16 of this year. She saw action in 2 of the team’s 4 games during that stretch, but did not score. The rookie center is still looking to score her first point as a professional. Carter is the 7th player to have been waived from the Aces this season.
Carter is a three-time All-SEC selection, Carter earned 2024 WBCA Honorable Mention All-America honors at Mississippi State after averaging 14.9 points on 52.8 percent shooting from the field with 9.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 31.4 minutes per contest. Her field-goal percentage ranked second, rebounds fifth, blocks sixth and points 12th among conference players.
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