One Minute with Olin Carter III

Olin Carter III, or OC3, was sent to Sioux Falls in a trade with Cleveland on February 2nd, 2024, adding a veteran presence to the team. Carter has been known as a sharpshooter throughout his career, showing off his range and clutch shot making skills on multiple occasions already in a Force uniform, including knocking down the game-winner against his former team, Cleveland, on March 24th. The 27-year-old has appeared in 17 games so far with the Force averaging 9.9 points per game, and 13.3 points per game as a starter. 

The 6’3” guard is from Allen, Texas, playing at Allen High School before attending the University of San Diego to play basketball. Carter was a four-year starter for the Toreros where he averaged 12.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 36.1% from three in his career. He then spent two years overseas playing professionally in Spain and Serbia before joining the Texas Legends of the G League in 2021. Carter found himself with the Austin Spurs before being traded to Cleveland and then finally landing in Sioux Falls. 

We sat down with the man himself to learn more about him off the basketball court.

Favorite Athlete?
Easy answer is Kobe. Unpopular answer is Carmelo Anthony.

Best talent outside of basketball?
I’m pretty nice on the game and I used to play the trombone in middle school.

Favorite pair of basketball shoes you’ve owned?
The Sabrina’s.

Favorite music?
Hip Hop or R&B but I’ve been listening to a lot of R&B lately.

Favorite food?
Mexican Food.

Favorite thing about Sioux Falls?
I would say the people. The people out here are really nice, it reminds me a lot of Texas. Y’all got the southern hospitality around here. 

Favorite off-day activity?
Spending time with my family and spending time on Call of Duty. 

Favorite TV show or movie?
Favorite movie I’d have to say “2 Fast 2 Furious”. My favorite show is “Altered Carbon”.

If you weren’t playing basketball what do you think you’d be doing?
Coaching basketball.

Funniest teammate?
Brandon or Caleb, but I’d probably have to go Brandon McCoy. 

Why do you wear #3?
I’m a third.

Favorite game you’ve played in?
My Junior year of high school, we won our first playoff game in 31 years and ended up making it to the final four that season but I think that first playoff win was just really special since we made history at my school. 

Anything else we should know about you?
Know that I’m coming out playing hard every night and hopefully we can win a championship this year.