Sophomore (2024-25): Appeared in 37 games for the Lakers, making a strong impact throughout the season. Recorded six assists in a game twice, most recently against Fanshawe on December 30th, 2024.

Freshman (2023-24): Played in 27 games in a reserve role during his first season with the Lakers. Despite limited minutes, he demonstrated significant potential, tallying six assists in two separate games. 

High School: Graduated From De La Salle in 2023... Made his mark on the storied Catholic League for Warren De la Salle High School, averaging 16 points and seven assists as a junior on his way to a 2022 MHSAA Division I state championship while leading his team in scoring with 18 points during the championship game... Hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to win a regional title in 2021.

"Nino is a proven winner in every way," said De la Salle Head Coach Djon Gjokaj in an article for the State Champs Sports Network after Carter-Smith committed to LSSU. "All that big game experience will translate well into college. He is a true point guard. He makes everyone around him better, and he defends at a high level. More than that though, he is an elite leader, the definition of a floor general and a competitor af the highest order."

SEASON-HIGH STATISTICS

Sophomore (2024-25):
Points: 9, three times (last @ Purdue Northwest, 01/16/25)
Rebounds: 7 (@ Carson-Newman, 11/02/24)
Assists: 8, twice (last vs. Fanshawe, 12/30/24)
Three Pointers: 1, five times (last vs. Ferris State, 01/30/25)
Steals: 4 (@ DBU, 03/25/25)
Blocks: 1 (vs. Northwood, 11/09/24)

Freshman (2023-24):
Points: 6 (@ Davenport, 2/22/24)
Rebounds: 4 (vs. Algoma, 12/14/23)
Assists: 6, twice (last vs. Wayne State, 3/6/24)
Three Pointers: 1 (vs. Kuyper, 1/2/24)
Steals: 3 (@ Davenport, 2/22/24)
Blocks: 1, three times (last vs. Kuyper, 1/2/24)