Former Maryland basketball forward Robert Carter will head to Italy to play basketball this season. Carter has signed with Enel Basket Brindisi, who plays in the Italian Serie A.

After entering the NBA Draft following his junior season, Carter reportedly opted to go undrafted rather than be taken by teams who would have sent him to Europe to develop.

Carter opted to sign with the Golden State Warriors and played with their Summer League team. He failed to hit a single 3-pointer on 11 attempts and generally produced lackluster play.

By forgoing his senior year at Maryland to enter the NBA draft, Carter believed he was developed enough to compete in the NBA.

This past season with the Terps, Carter averaged 12.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

He was a starter on a team that made the program’s first Sweet 16 appearance since 2003.

Still, it doesn’t appear Carter is ready for the NBA, at least not right now.

While it’s not the NBA, Carter can still use his opportunity in Italy to make a living playing basketball. He is likely to get plenty of playing time and will be able to develop and improve his game.

Carter’s NBA dream has encountered a road block, but it is far too early to say it’s dead.