Cameron Carr (basketball)

Cameron Carr
No. 43 – Baylor Bears
PositionShooting guard
LeagueBig 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-11-21) November 21, 2004
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school
College
Career highlights
  • Third-team All-Big 12 (2026)
  • Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2026)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Summer World University Games
2025 Germany Team competition

Cameron Louis Christopher Carr (born November 21, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Baylor Bears of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Early life and high school

Carr initially attended Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Kansas. He averaged averaged 10.9 points and four rebounds per game as a sophomore.[1] After his sophomore year, Carr transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri.[2] Carr was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Tennessee over offers from Kansas State, Northwestern, and Virginia.[3]

College career

Carr began his college basketball career at Tennessee.[4] He averaged 1.6 points per game over 14 games played as a freshman.[5] Carr suffered a thumb injury four games into his sophomore season.[6] In December 2024 he abruptly left the program and entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]

Carr committed to transfer to Baylor.[8]

National team career

Carr was a part of the Baylor team chosen to represent the United States in the 2025 Summer World University Games in Germany.[9]

Personal life

Carr's father, Chris Carr, played six seasons in the National Basketball Association and is currently an assistant basketball coach at Drury University.[10]

References

  1. ^ Watkins, Jimmy (June 1, 2021). "'A really tough situation' Manhattan High basketball's Cameron Carr transferring to Link Academy". The Manhattan Mercury. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  2. ^ "NBA Draft Scouting Report: Tennessee's Cameron Carr". SI.com. September 24, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  3. ^ Wilson, Mike (November 8, 2022). "Tennessee basketball picks up four-star guard Cameron Carr in 2023 class". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  4. ^ Wilson, Mike (December 5, 2023). "How Cameron Carr made 'one of the best plays' of the year for Tennessee basketball". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  5. ^ Ramey, Grant (July 7, 2024). "NBA Scout: Tennessee Basketball's Cam Carr looks 'poised for a sophomore leap'". On3.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  6. ^ Wilson, Mike (November 21, 2024). "Tennessee basketball's Cam Carr will miss 4 to 6 weeks with left thumb injury". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  7. ^ Wilson, Mike (December 23, 2024). "What Rick Barnes said about Cam Carr leaving Tennessee basketball: 'He just walked out'". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  8. ^ Johnson, Tanner (January 23, 2025). "Cameron Carr Commits to Baylor After Leaving Tennessee Basketball Mid-Season". SI.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  9. ^ Knoop, Trent (July 23, 2025). "Cameron Carr, Obi Agbim propel Team USA past Finland in Quarterfinal duel". SI.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  10. ^ Rucker, Wes (February 9, 2024). "Carr swallowing pride, embracing different role as Tennessee freshman". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.