Vernon A. Carey Jr. (born February 25, 2001) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Karşıyaka Basket of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).

As a sophomore, Carey averaged 22.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while leading his team to a 20–7 record and a Florida district state championship.

After his sophomore year, Carey was named to the 2017 Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel all-district teams as well as 2017 MaxPreps All-American honorable mention.

[2] Carey led his team to the finals at the High School National Tournament, losing in the championship game to Montverde Academy and its star, RJ Barrett.

[5] The 2018–19 University team with a supporting cast of Scottie Barnes, Taylor Hendricks, Jace Howard and Jett Howard, successfully defended its FHSSA Class 5A State championship with a victory over Andrew Jackson High School, despite Carey being sidelined for the championship game.

[16] On the next night, Carey recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds in an 81–73 victory over Georgetown,[17] and was named MVP of the 2K Sports Classic tournament.

[31] During his rookie and sophomore seasons, Carey received multiple assignments to the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte's NBA G League affiliate.

[32][33] On February 10, 2022, Carey was traded, alongside Ish Smith, to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Montrezl Harrell.