American basketball prospect Carter Coleman arrived in Taiwan this week for his first training camp with the nation's under‑18 team, a step toward the upcoming FIBA U18 Asia Cup in Ahmedabad.
Born to a Taiwanese mother who relocated to the United States at age ten, Coleman holds dual eligibility and was given the Chinese name Chen Ka‑te by his mother, a blend of her maiden name and a phonetic rendering of his first name.
During a week of practice, he has noticed that Taiwanese basketball runs at a quicker tempo than the game he grew up playing in Oklahoma, with teams often pushing the ball up the court in transition.
Family ties and future ambitions
Coleman, a four‑star recruit ranked 17th nationally and fourth in Oklahoma, cites Kevin Durant as a model and follows the example of his older brother Campbell, who also manages his social media presence.
His immediate aim is to help Taiwan capture the Asian title, emphasizing teamwork and the squad’s potential to surprise on the continental stage.
Off the court, Coleman has praised Taiwan’s clean streets and sense of safety, saying he plans to study Mandarin and return next year, while also eyeing a future in the NBA or professional leagues abroad.