NBA Draft Prospects and their affiliates are invited to have candid conversation about the power of sport for good, the impact of sport on and off the court, their transition to the professional athletic space while utilizing their platform for positive community impact.

In addition to providing youth with the essential basketball drills and skills development; this camp will encompass an educational component including an African American History and Financial Literacy learning experience.

As a part of the foundation’s education program, parents and family members of the McDonald’s All-American student athletes attend an annual brunch with the intent of encouraging families to celebrate athleticism while learning the importance of good character, understand their transitional period, and the role of technology in the professional market.

We enhance and develop STEM programs for schools across Metropolitan Atlanta and Orlando which will promote problem solving, creative and critical thinking that inspires youth involvement. Focus areas include aviation, computer science, robotics, environmental science, computer programming, e-sports, and virtual mathematics.

Wendell Carter Jr. was raised and reared in Fairburn, GA by his parents, Kylia, and Wendell Carter Sr. He started playing basketball at the tender age of 4 and as a family started playing basketball for a church league in Atlanta. Wendell was raised to appreciate and embrace education and developed into a remarkable student athlete.

In high school, Carter led Pace Academy to a 26-8 record and a 2017 Georgia Class 3A state title. Carter Ranked as the No. 4 overall recruit and No. 1 power forward in the 2017 high school class by ESPN. In addition to many other honors, he maintained a 3.8 GPA and earned the school’s Lance and Shield Award as a top scholar-athlete. As a true young renaissance man, Wendell was involved in philanthropic efforts across the community, and participated in high school theatre and performing arts.

Following an incredible high school career, Carter enrolled at Duke University and led one of the greatest rookie seasons in Duke history, finishing second all-time among Duke freshman in rebounds (335), blocked shots (76), and double-doubles (16). Carter was a second-team All-ACC selection and a unanimous pick to the ACC All-Freshman Team.

In 2018, Carter was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Chicago Bulls. His second year in the NBA he was chosen to the NBA All-Star Rising Stars team. After playing with Chicago for 3 consecutive seasons, he moved on to the Orlando Magic where he currently plays. Bleacher Report named Wendell a Top 10 NBA Player, 21 & Under, in 2021.

Off the court, Wendell has taken interest in both acting and modeling. He enjoys dancing, gaming, DJing and developing new ideas for his A Platform² Foundation. His main desire is to leave a powerful legacy for future generations.

Cultivating positive change through Social Injustice programming and Civic Engagement changing the narrative of how the black community is viewed and perceived through mentorship, leadership, understanding implicit bias, cultural competency, and character development training.

Providing youth with African American historical content and training from local and national historical educators, trainers, and training facilities. Our age-appropriate curriculum offers an intellectually analysis of black cultural phenomena and paradigms, global trends, individual achievements, human relations, and cultural dynamics.

Partnerships with trusted advisors and financial experts provide meaningful tools and resources in financial wellness. Our age-appropriate curriculum consists of activities and lesson plans on setting financial goals, income, expenses, prioritizing spending decisions, saving, and credit.