Tre Carroll
| No. 12 – Xavier Musketeers | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | Big East Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 16, 2003 Port Charlotte, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Charlotte (Punta Gorda, Florida) |
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| Career highlights | |
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Tre Anthony Carroll (born April 16, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Xavier Musketeers of the Big East Conference. He previously played for the Florida Atlantic Owls, where he was part of the team's historic 2023 Final Four run.
Early life and high school career
Carroll was born on April 16, 2003, in Punta Gorda, Florida.[1][2] He grew up in an athletic family; his mother, Tricia, was a 1,000-point scorer at Port Charlotte and Charlotte High Schools and later became a basketball official, while his father, Anthony Hargrove, was a multi-sport athlete who won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints.[3]
Carroll attended Charlotte High School, where he excelled as a power forward, twice earning the Herald-Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year award.[4] During AAU season, he played for TeamParsons 17-under National Team.[5]
Recruiting
Despite offers from multiple schools, Carroll attended Florida Atlantic University to stay close to home.[6]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Carroll PF |
Punta Gorda, FL | Charlotte (FL) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 227 lb (103 kg) | Oct 17, 2020 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (78) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: 247Sports: 230 | ||||||
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College career
Florida Atlantic
Carroll redshirted his freshman year at FAU in 2021–22.[7] In his redshirt freshman season (2022–23), he was part of FAU's historic run to the 2023 Final Four, averaging 3.4 points in 5.7 minutes per game off the bench.[8] His limited minutes included a season-high 11 points against UTSA, shooting 2-for-2 from three-point range.[9]
In his junior season (2024–25), Carroll appeared in all 34 games with 14 starts, averaging 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game. He scored a career-high 24 points against FIU and 20 points at Memphis, shooting 38% from three-point range. His performance earned him the 2024–25 AAC Co-Most Improved Player, Amir Abdur-Rahim Sportsmanship Award, and AAC Second Team honors.[10][11][12]
Carroll announced an NIL deal with VI Coffee Bar in Boca Raton, on August 14, 2024.[13]
On April 6, 2025, Carroll entered the NCAA transfer portal, citing FAU as his "home away from home."[14]
Xavier
Carroll committed to Xavier University on April 12, 2025, enrolling at Xavier for his final year of eligibility.[15]
During the 2025-26 season, Carroll led the Musketeers in scoring, becoming the fifth player in school history to be named to the All-Big East first team.[16]
Personal life
Carroll married his childhood best friend, Suron Draden, in August 2025.[17]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Florida Atlantic | 18 | 0 | 5.7 | .641 | .545 | .750 | 1.8 | .4 | .0 | .1 | 3.4 |
| 2023–24 | Florida Atlantic | 24 | 0 | 7.9 | .493 | .200 | .704 | 1.8 | .4 | .3 | .1 | 4.0 |
| 2024–25 | Florida Atlantic | 34 | 14 | 22.1 | .523 | .388 | .755 | 5.2 | 1.6 | .8 | 1.0 | 12.2 |
| 2025–26 | Xavier | 32 | 32 | 31.6 | .501 | .333 | .709 | 5.8 | 2.6 | .8 | 1.3 | 17.8 |
| Career | 108 | 46 | 19.0 | .515 | .345 | .728 | 4.0 | 1.4 | .5 | .7 | 10.6 | |
References
- ^ 2025-26 Xavier Men's Basketball Media Guide (PDF). p. 10. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Maffezzoli, Dennis (March 29, 2023). "Final Four: 7 things to know about Charlotte High grad, FAU basketball player Tre Carroll". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "From sinner to Saint?". wwltv.com. October 22, 2009. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Maffezzoli, Dennis. "Final Four: 7 things to know about Charlotte High grad, FAU basketball player Tre Carroll". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Maffezzoli, Dennis. "Carroll drawing college recruiting interest despite pandemic". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Hoag, Jacob (June 26, 2020). "Male Athlete of the Year: Carroll stays grounded amid mounting success". Sun Newspapers. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Tre Carroll - Men's Basketball". Florida Atlantic University Athletics. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Tre Carroll - Florida Atlantic Owls Forward". ESPN. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Backer, Justin. "Final Four holdover now a key piece for Florida Atlantic basketball". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Becker, Justin (January 7, 2025). "Final Four holdover now a key piece for Florida Atlantic basketball". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Simon, Juliana (December 9, 2024). "Tre Carroll: A leading force for Florida Atlantic". Mid-Major Basketball. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Owls Rack Up AAC Awards". Florida Atlantic University Athletics. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Burke, John. "FAU basketball forward Tre Carroll lands NIL deal with local coffee bar". UNIVERSITY PRESS. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Martell, Angelina. "FAU star Tre Carroll enters the transfer portal". UNIVERSITY PRESS. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Dermer, Shelby. "Xavier Musketeers get commitment from Florida Atlantic transfer forward Tre Carroll". The Enquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Eiser, Tom (March 8, 2026). "Tre Carroll Selected First Team All-Big East by the League Coaches". goxavier.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Mermet, Laurie. "Love beyond the buzzer: A Valentine's Day love story". UNIVERSITY PRESS. Retrieved May 25, 2025.