Dontay Caruthers
| No. 22 – Bosna | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Bosnian League ABA League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 23, 1995 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Buffalo (2016–2019) |
| NBA draft | 2019: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2019 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
| 2020 | Science City Jena |
| 2021 | HKK Široki |
| 2022 | Pelister |
| 2023–2024 | Bosna |
| 2024–2025 | Inter Bratislava |
| 2025-2026 | Dziki Warszawa |
| 2026–present | Bosna |
Dontay Latrai Caruthers (born June 23, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for KK Bosna BH Telecom of the Bosnian League and the ABA League.[1]
He has competed professionally in the United States and across several European leagues.[2]
Early life
Caruthers was born in Rochester, New York, and attended East High School. During his senior season, he was named Greater Rochester Player of the Year and earned Class A first-team All-State honors after leading his team in scoring and assists.[3]
Caruthers began his collegiate career at Midland College in Texas before transferring to Indian Hills Community College. He later moved to the University at Buffalo, where he played for the Buffalo Bulls from 2016 to 2019.[4]
At Buffalo, he was named as the MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and 2019, earning multiple All-MAC Defensive Team selections.[5][6]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Caruthers signed with the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA G League. He later appeared for the Agua Caliente Clippers before beginning his professional career in Europe.[7]
Caruthers joined Science City Jena in Germany's ProA league in 2020, marking the start of an extended European career.[8]
He later played in the Adriatic League system for HKK Široki[9] and Pelister,[10] competing in the ABA League Second Division. During this period, he earned recognition for his performances, including being named an ABA League Round MVP.[11]
In the 2023–24 season, Caruthers signed with KK Bosna BH Telecom in Bosnia and Herzegovina.[12] With Bosna, he won the Mirza Delibašić Cup and played a role in the club's domestic and regional campaigns.[13]
During the 2024–25 season, Caruthers played for Inter Bratislava in the European North Basketball League (ENBL), where he was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year.[14] He also set a league record by scoring 41 points in a single ENBL game.[15]
In 2025, he signed with Dziki Warszawa of the Polish Basketball League, continuing his professional career in Poland.[16]
In January 2026, he rejoined KK Bosna.[17]
Career awards
- 2× MAC Defensive Player of the Year (2017, 2019)
- All-MAC Defensive Team (multiple selections)
- ENBL Defensive Player of the Year (2025)
- Mirza Delibašić Cup champion (2024, 2026)
References
- ^ ""Dobrodošao kući!": KK Bosna vratila Dontaya Caruthersa, jednog od miljenika sarajevske publike". Klix. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers Player Profile – RealGM". RealGM. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Oats Adds Caruthers And Dolan To 2016–17 Squad". University at Buffalo Athletics. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Buffalo Bulls Men's Basketball Media Guide 2018–19 (PDF). University at Buffalo. 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Mac Awards – RealGM". RealGM. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "2017-18 MEN'S BASKETBALL Media Guide – Caruthers Profile" (PDF). University at Buffalo Athletics. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers begins professional career in Europe". Eurobasket. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Gesucht, gefunden, gelandet - Science City Jena verstärkt sich mit Dontay Caruthers". baskets-jena.de. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers novo pojačanje u redovima HKK Široki". otpor.media. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers is a newcomer at Pelister". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Round 12 NLB MVP: Dontay Caruthers (Pelister-Bitola)". ABA League Second Division. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers novi je igrač KK "Bosna Meridianbet"". KK Bosna. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Sarajevo na nogama, košarka se vraća u glavni grad: KK Bosna Meridianbet osvajač Kupa BiH!". Sportsport.ba. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers named ENBL Defensive Player of the Year". European North Basketball League. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers sets a new ENBL scoring record". European North Basketball League. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dziki Warszawa signs Dontay Caruthers". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Dontay Caruthers returns to Bosna BH Telecom". ABA League. Retrieved 1 February 2026.