Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Vince Carter’s college stats are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his college production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his three seasons at the University of North Carolina under Coach Dean Smith from 1995 to 1998.
Here is a season-by-season breakdown of Vince Carter’s college basketball per-game statistics during his time at the University of North Carolina (UNC):
| Season | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–96 | 31 | 18.0 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 51.0% | 34.0% | 68.0% |
| 1996–97 | 34 | 26.4 | 13.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 55.0% | 37.0% | 70.0% |
| 1997–98 | 38 | 30.0 | 15.6 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 59.0% | 41.0% | 73.0% |
| Career | 103 | 25.0 | 12.3 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 54.7% | 36.8% | 70.5% |
During his three seasons at UNC, Carter developed into a key contributor for the Tar Heels, culminating in a junior season where he averaged 15.6 points per game and earned Second-Team All-American honors. His athleticism and scoring ability were instrumental in leading UNC to consecutive Final Four appearances in 1997 and 1998.