Jessika Carter

Jessika Tyneisha Carter (born December 7, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for AZS Poznań of the Basket Liga Kobiet. She was drafted by the New York Liberty in the 2024 WNBA draft. She played college basketball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Early life Carter was born in Waverly Hall, Georgia to Patrick Ransom and Angelia Carter-Ransom. She has one brother, Kenavez Bryd, and five sisters: Lvvie, Jhernie, Zi, Nyazjha, and Molly. She used to be a model. Her head coach was Steffanie Ramsey. She was named GWSA All-State First Team in the 5A class in 2015.

College career Throughout her career with the Mississippi State Bulldogs of Mississippi State University (MSU), she helped MSU become the first women's team to play in a First Four game and advance to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. She had 24 career games with at least 10 rebounds, and scored 20+ points in a game 14 times in her five years. She scored her 1,000th career point in December 2022, becoming the 28th member of the 1,000-point club at Mississippi State.

During the 2018–19 season, in her first year, she ranked 11th in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in blocks per game with an average of 1.03. She declared for the WNBA draft in April 2024. Her then-head coach Sam Purcell described her as "a great player, [and] a phenomenal person and role model."

Professional career WNBA Carter was drafted in the second round, 23rd overall, by the New York Liberty in the 2024 WNBA draft. On June 16, 2024, she was signed by the Las Vegas Aces. She appeared in two games for the Aces before being waived on June 30, 2024.

On April 17, 2025, Carter signed a training camp contract with the Chicago Sky. On May 11, she was waived by the Sky.

Overseas Carter signed with AZS Poznań of the Basket Liga Kobiet for the 2024–25 season. In April 2025, she signed a one-year extension with AZS.

National team career She was on the USA Team for the 2019 World University Games, helping the team win a silver medal at the event. She averaged 11.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game. She had 3.7 offensive rebounds per game.

Career statistics

WNBA Regular season Stats current through end of 2024 season

College

Personal life In July 2021, Carter attempted suicide, suffered from liver damage, and was subsequently treated at a hospital for the following week. In September, she was arrested for an altercation involving another woman, where she was charged with simple assault. She was released on a $500 bond. The day after Thanksgiving, she attempted suicide a second time, and was admitted into treatment at a hospital again. After the two attempts, she spoke out on social media acknowledging her friends and family for "checking on [her] and helping [her] get out of a very dark space."

Carter is currently a graduate student at Mississippi State University.