Cameron Carr
No. 43 – Los Angeles Lakers
Position Shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2004-11-21) November 21, 2004 (age 21)
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school
  • Manhattan
    (Manhattan, Kansas)
  • Link Academy
    (Branson, Missouri)
College
  • Tennessee (2023–2025)
  • Baylor (2025–2026)
NBA draft 2026: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Drafted by New York Knicks
Playing career 2026–present
Career history
2026–present Los Angeles Lakers
Career highlights
  • Third-team All-Big 12 (2026)
  • Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2026)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Summer World University Games
Silver medal – second place 2025 Germany Team competition

Cameron Louis Christopher Carr (born November 21, 2004) is an American basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers and Baylor Bears.

Early life and high school

Carr initially attended Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Kansas. He 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] He averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Carr declared for the 2026 NBA draft after the season.[9]

Professional career

Carr was selected with the 24th overall pick by the New York Knicks, but was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA draft in exchange for the draft rights of Sergio de Larrea.

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.[10]

Career statistics

Legend
  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
2023–24 Tennessee 14 0 4.3 .296 .278 .667 .6 .5 .1 .1 1.6
2024–25 Tennessee 4 0 10.3 .625 .400 .778 1.5 1.0 .0 .5 4.8
2025–26 Baylor 34 34 33.7 .494 .374 .801 5.8 2.6 .9 1.3 18.9
Career 52 34 24.0 .485 .367 .798 4.1 1.9 .6 0.9 13.2

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.[11]

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 (April 14, 2026). "Baylor Star Cameron Carr Makes NBA Draft Decision". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  10. ^ Knoop, Trent (July 23, 2025). "Cameron Carr, Obi Agbim propel Team USA past Finland in Quarterfinal duel". SI.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  11. ^ Rucker, Wes (February 9, 2024). "Carr swallowing pride, embracing different role as Tennessee freshman". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.