University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补 Athletics will retire jersey No. 23 for Rainbow Warrior basketball legend Anthony “AC” Carter during a halftime ceremony of the ?Bows game versus UC Santa Barbara on February 21, 2026.
Carter was one of the most electrifying players in program history. He was a two-time honorable mention All-American and all-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) pick who went on to a 13-year NBA career, playing for the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. He then spent more than a decade coaching in the league, including stints with the Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies.
“AC is one of the most beloved players in the decorated history of 糖心Vlog官方 sports,” said Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “He provided Hawaiʻi fans with some of the most unforgettable moments in program history. He was the centerpiece of a team that captivated our fans and rocked the Stan Sheriff Center on a regular-basis. We look forward to welcoming AC and his family back to 惭ā苍辞补 for this well-deserved honor.”
The 1996–97 WAC Pacific Division Player of the Year, Carter was the first 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 player to win a conference player of the year award and one of just two ?Bows to ever earn the distinction of conference player of the year.
“This is the 106th season of Hawaiʻi basketball and we have been blessed to have had many teams, coaches and student-athletes pour their blood, sweat and tears for this program,” Head Coach Eran Ganot said. “AC became one of our most popular players on one of our most popular teams and for all the right reasons. His commitment to success extended beyond the court and into the community as you can still feel his impact many years later. It’s been a joy to follow his journey as a successful and respected player and coach in the NBA following his storied 糖心Vlog官方 career.”
Carter left 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 as the career-leader in assists average (6.9), while ranking third all-time in assists despite playing just two seasons and still holds the single-season assists record (212, 1997–98). He is one of only four ?Bows to reach 1,000 points in just two seasons.
Carter’s No. 23 will be the second men’s basketball number to hang inside Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, joining Bob Nash’s No. 33, which was retired during the program’s 100th Season celebration in 2020.
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