Cameron Carr burst onto the scene this past season. After barely seeing the floor in his two years at Tennessee (18 games and a total of 102 minutes), Carr finally got the chance to show off his talents at Baylor in 2025. He remained healthy after sustaining a left thumb injury that required surgery in his sophomore year, playing in 34 games and posting averages of 18.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 2.6 APG. He shot 49.4% from the field, 37.4% from beyond the arc (on 6.1 attempts per contest), and 80.1% from the free throw line.
The first thing that sticks out about Carr is his high-flying athleticism. Offensively, he’s a dynamo in transition, able to outrun players and then dunk on their heads. Some of the posters he put up this past season were just downright filthy. Yet, it’s not just in transition where he can use that skillset; he can also play above the rim in the half-court, driving to the basket to finish over defenders with a dunk, layup, or the occasional floater. I know around these parts, a “run-and-dunk man” is something of a forbidden label, but 1) Carr can do more than that, and 2) it’s a compliment to how freakishly athletic he is.
Additionally, unlike a certain recent Bucks draft pick with sky-high hops, Carr is an excellent shooter. He can get threes off in a variety of ways, but 59.7% of his threes were catch-and-shoot. On those attempts, Carr buried them at a 40.7% clip, whether he was unguarded (38.7%) or guarded (41.3%). Moreover, there will be no concerns about whether his shooting can translate to NBA distance, as he consistently shot beyond the typical college range.
Carr uses his shooting gravity to make defenders pay when they try to close out on him; his quickness and body control help him navigate around them. His off-ball scoring isn’t just limited to catch-and-shoot three-point buckets, though, as he is an excellent cutter. According to Synergy, Carr shot 31/36 (86.1%) on cuts. He has a great feel for when and how to cut, and he knows how to read the floor in those spots.
As for Carr’s defense, he was one of the best shot blockers for a wing, averaging 1.3 BPG. And it wasn’t just other wings or guards he was blocking; he had several swats on big men and even multiple blocks on the same possession. Carr’s jumping ability allows him to get higher than most and recover quicker. He can stay in front of guys at times, but his higher center of gravity makes it difficult for him to be a legitimate point-of-attack defender in the league.
The biggest knock on Carr is his frame. While he is 6’5” and has a 7’2” wingspan, he weighs just 190 pounds. That will create a lot of issues for him on both ends, as he can get bullied by stronger players and get bumped off his spots. There are only three wings in the league with similar heights and weights, and that’s Brandon Ingram, Jaden McDaniels, and Jamal Cain (the rest are guards). So, the question for Carr in this spot is whether he can get any stronger, because if not, it will severely limit the type of player he can be in the NBA.
Regardless of what the Bucks decide to do with Giannis, Carr would be a good fit. He would take some pressure off of AJ Green as consistant catch-and-shoot threat, and would fit a much faster-paced Bucks offense to run with GA. He could slot in at shooting guard or small forward, replacing either Kyle Kuzma (if he’s still on the roster) or Green. However, should the Greek Freak depart Milwaukee this offseason, he would be an exciting young piece that would fit well under new head coach Taylor Jenkins.
How would you feel if the Bucks opted to add Carr through the draft? Do you think he’s got enough upside, or would you rather go with someone else? Let us know in the comments below, and make sure to vote in our next poll to pick the next player on the board.
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