Boys Hoops: Carter hoping to make impact at Renaissance Academy

It is safe to say Dushon Carter wasn't expecting to be thrown into the spotlight so soon.

After all, the wiry point guard transferred to Renaissance Academy of La Canada thinking he would be one of a handful of talented players.

However, things changed drastically over the summer when the Wildcats lost five players. Justin Cook graduated and four players transferred out including 6'10 center Anthony Stover, a UCLA commit.

Carter is now one of the main cogs along with Maranatha of Sierra Madre transfer Derrick Simms, trying to keep Renaissance afloat.

"I was down a little when I found out a lot of the guys were leaving," Carter said. "But then I thought this is good for me. I need to handle adversity and be a leader."

Carter and Simms will be counted on to help the Wildcats after some impressive playoff runs the last several years including a run all the way to the Division V state championship game last season.

"This is a good challenge for me and will help build my confidence," Carter said. "I will be scoring more."