Sha Carter

Quionche Collianna Laneshay Carter (born October 25, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the Walsh Cavaliers and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.

Early life Carter attended Wylie E. Groves High School in Beverly Hills, Michigan, where she competed in basketball, soccer and track. During her senior year she averaged 21.5 points per game.

College career Carter began her college basketball career with the Walsh Cavaliers. During the 2018–19 season, in her freshman year, she appeared in all 31 games, with 30 starts, and led the team in scoring with 17.1 points per game. She ranked second in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) in scoring and field goal percentage. Following the season she was named first-team all-G-MAC.

During the 2019–20 season, in her sophomore year, she started all 30 games and averaged 18.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game. She led the GMAC in scoring, total points (563) and field goal percentage (.579). She led her team to the GMAC tournament title with 21 points, nine rebounds and three assists against Kentucky Wesleyan in the championship game. Following the season she was named the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first-team All-G-MAC and G-MAC all-defense team. Following the season she was named to the first-team All-G-MAC and G-MAC all-defense team. She achieved new program single-season records for points (622) and field goals made (251). She became the first player in program history to reach 2,000 career points.

Professional career On March 17, 2025, Carter signed with Al Riyadi Beirut. On April 12, 2026, she signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. She made the Mercury's opening day roster. On July 7, 2026, she was waived by the Mercury. She signed a developmental contract with the Mercury two days later.