NBA Comparison: Zach LaVine / Terrence Ross

Strengths: Carr is a freakish athlete with elite explosiveness and vertical pop, capable of producing highlight plays at any moment … A spectacular dunker who thrives attacking the rim with force, finishing through traffic with authority and flair … Took a major leap in his redshirt sophomore season at Baylor, emerging as a go-to scoring option and offensive focal point … Highly effective slasher who can break down defenders off the bounce using a sharp first step and fluid handle … Has the ability to rock defenders off balance with crossovers and sudden change of direction, creating space for pull-ups or drives … Developed into a dangerous perimeter shooter after entering college with a strong shooting reputation … Knocked down 37.4% from three while averaging 2.3 makes on 6.1 attempts per game, showing strong volume and efficiency as a spot-up threat with deep range … Clean, repeatable shooting mechanics with confidence to fire off the catch or when given space … Uses his 7-foot wingspan well, both as a finisher around the rim and when posting smaller guards … Shows versatility as a scorer, able to operate from multiple levels … Strong rebounder for a guard, averaging 5.8 per game, using athleticism and length to track the ball … Provides weakside rim protection flashes with 1.3 blocks per game, an uncommon trait for a perimeter player …

Weaknesses: Despite his physical tools, Carr’s defensive consistency remains a work in progress … Shows flashes of being disruptive, but lacks sustained focus and attention to detail on that end … Can struggle navigating screens and staying connected to assignments, particularly off the ball … Still adding strength and core stability, which impacts his ability to absorb contact and consistently finish through physical defenders … Needs to continue developing toughness and consistency from game to game … Offensive development was delayed early in his career, struggling to carve out a role during two seasons at Tennessee … Can improve his off-ball scoring, particularly in reading and reacting coming off screens with better timing … While capable of creating space, his shot selection and decision making can be inconsistent at times … Playmaking remains functional but not a strength, as he is still developing as a passer, especially in pick-and-roll situations …

Outlook: Carr projects as a high-upside lottery talent whose combination of athleticism, length, and scoring ability is difficult to find … His breakout at Baylor highlights the trajectory of a player still scratching the surface of his potential … Like his college career, his NBA development may require patience, but the long-term ceiling is significant … His overall profile can be viewed as a blend of Zach LaVine’s explosive scoring ability and Shawn Marion’s length, activity, and versatility … Continued growth as a decision maker, defender, and playmaker will determine whether he reaches star-level impact or settles into a scoring wing role … His tools and shot-making ability give him a strong foundation to carve out a major role at the next level …

Notes: Measured 6′ 4.50” barefoot, 184.4 lbs, 7′ 0.75” wingspan, 8′ 8.00” standing reach, 38.0 no step vertical, and 42.5 max vertical at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. … Averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while shooting 49.4% from the field, 37.4% from three, and 80.1% from the line in 2025-26, starting all 34 games for Baylor … Finished with 642 total points, ranking No. 5 all-time in a single season in program history and setting a Baylor sophomore scoring record … Earned All-Big 12 Third Team and All-Newcomer Team honors while leading the team in scoring and three-point makes … Showed steady improvement after limited roles at Tennessee, where injuries and depth chart challenges slowed his early development … Former four-star recruit out of Link Academy with a strong pedigree, including a father who played six seasons in the NBA … Long-term development arc suggests a player whose best basketball is still ahead of him …

Aran Smith 4/11/26