Sophomore year (2008-09) pre-season report from Head Coach Derek Kellogg: "We are very excited to add a young man with the character, work ethic and enthusiasm of Sean Carter. On the court, Sean has the intangibles we are looking for in a student-athlete. He adds much-needed size and athleticism in the front court. With his rebounding and shot-blocking ability he will be able to come in and contribute as we look forward to the future of UMass basketball."

As a Freshman in 2007-08 (Oregon State): Played in 29 games with Oregon State this past season, starting nine for the Beavers. He averaged 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds while swatting 15 shots in 15.4 minutes of action per night. He had his best games of the season early on. He tallied a career-best 15 points and added five rebounds in a win over Portland on Nov. 25. He also had 10 points and five rebounds against Idaho State on Nov. 23.Posted a career-best nine rebounds against Washington State on Feb. 14.

Before college: Prepped at Laurinburg Institute in North Carolina in 2006-07, the same school which produced fellow UMass bigman Tyrell Lynch. He spent his senior year at Laurinburg and averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game for the prep powerhouse. Attended the 71st High School in Fayetteville, N.C., for his first three years of high school and played two years on varsity, starting as a junior.

Personal: Sean Carter. Born June 8, 1988 in Fayetteville, N.C., and is the son of Larry Carter and Renee Pauch. He has a brother Larry and a sister Sabrina.