Aquille Carr

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Aquille Carr
No. 3–Reading Rebels
Position Point guard
League TBL
Personal information
Born (1993-09-28) September 28, 1993 (age 30)
Baltimore, Maryland
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Listed weight145 lb (66 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft 2014: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014 Delaware 87ers
2014 Saint John Mill Rats
2016Baltimore Hawks
2016–2017Beltway Bombers
2017–2018Girne Universitesi SK
2018–2019;
2021–2022		Baltimore Hawks
2022–present Reading Rebels
Career highlights and awards
  • ABA All-Star (2022)

Aquille Carr (born September 28, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Reading Rebels of The Basketball League (TBL). He attended Princeton Day Academy in Lanham, Maryland, and was a highly scouted prospect for the 2013 college recruiting class. In January 2012, Carr announced his commitment to the Seton Hall University Pirates men's basketball team for the 2013–14 season. [1] In March 2013, he instead announced that he was skipping college to play overseas, [2] but ultimately stayed in the United States to play with the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League. Carr declared for the 2014 NBA draft, but was not selected.

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Carr has had two stints in the ABA with the Baltimore Hawks, and has also played in Canada and Cyprus.

High school career

A native of Baltimore, Carr is known for his small stature, athleticism, and ball-handling abilities. The Washington Post noted that he's "somewhat generously listed at 5 feet 7, in sneakers, including his hair." [3] As a freshman, he led his Patterson High School team to a 76–62 upset victory over No. 5 Digital Harbor with 20  points, 10  assists, and six steals. For the feat, The Baltimore Sun named him its Boys Athlete of the Week on December 23, 2009. [4] The following week, Carr received the honor again after he scored 15 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter against defending Class 2A state champions, Baltimore City College. [5] Filling in as the starting point guard, he helped Patterson defeat Josh Selby-led Lake Clifton with 39 points and 19 assists. [6] In his freshman season, he averaged 25.5 points, 8.0 assists and 5.3 steals. [7]

During his sophomore season, he scored 57 points against Forest Park to win the Big Miller Christmas Classic, 103–71. [8] In that game, he scored seven  three-pointers and surpassed his school's single-game scoring record that had stood for 50 years. [6] Carr led his team to a school-best 25–2 record and the Class 4A state championship game, where they incurred their second loss. [9] On the season, he averaged 31.3 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.5 steals. [6] In his first two years at Patterson, he tallied more than 1,000 points. [9] On April 6, 2011, ESPN named Carr the High School Player of the Week. [10]

During his junior year, he led the Patterson High Clippers to the Maryland 3A state championship. He scored 28 points and had eight assists in the championship game.[ citation needed ]

He developed a significant following in his hometown of Baltimore. The Sun characterized him as a "must-see phenomenon". [11] Patterson relocated from its small gymnasium to the arena on the Morgan State University campus eight times during the season to hold the large crowds drawn to attend his games. [3] He received numerous nicknames, the most notable being "The Crime Stopper", for his alleged effect on the city's crime rate. [3] His high school coach, Harry Martin said, "The crime in East Baltimore probably goes down during our games." [11]

In April 2011, Carr played on the U.S. junior team in the Junior International Tournament in Milan, Italy. He led the team to capture the gold medal and averaged 40.0 points per game. [12] After scoring 45 points in one game, Italian fans carried him from the court. [12] Shortly after the tournament, the Italian professional basketball club Lottomatica Roma reportedly offered Carr, a high school sophomore at the time, a $750,000 contract. [12] [13] It was the largest contract ever offered by a European club to a high school player before graduation. [12] According to his coach, Carr planned to finish his high school career at Patterson; however, there was some speculation that he would be unable to play his senior year at a Baltimore Public School due to his turning 19 years old before the start of the season. [14] Carr eventually transferred to a series of prep schools.[ example needed ]

In June 2011, ESPN gave Carr a grade of 92 and ranked him the No. 9 point guard and No. 50 overall player in the 2013 college recruiting class. [7] Rivals.com ranked him the No. 53 overall player in his class. [15] Carr played with the Under Armour-sponsored Baltimore Elite Amateur Athletic Union team. [12] Carr reported that he had received about 28  scholarship offers before the end of his sophomore year. [11]

Professional career

Delaware 87ers (2013–2014)

On November 1, 2013, Carr was drafted by the Delaware 87ers in the third round of the 2013 NBA Development League Draft. [16] [17] On November 23, 2013, in his debut game, Carr recorded 15 points and 2 assists in a 106–117 loss to the Canton Charge. [18] On January 3, 2014, he was released by the 87ers [19] per his request, citing his displeasure with the lack of playing time. [20]

Saint John Mill Rats (2014)

On April 20, 2014, Carr announced his intentions to enter the 2014 NBA draft [21] but subsequently went undrafted.

On September 9, 2014, Carr signed a one-year deal with the Saint John Mill Rats of the Canadian National Basketball League. [22] However, his troubled career continued, as he was suspended twice during the season and often took his anger and frustration out during games. [20] On December 13, 2014, he was released by the Mill Rats [23] [24] after appearing in nine games and averaging 12.9 points and 3.4 assists per game. [25]

Baltimore Hawks (2016)

In January 2016, Carr signed with the Baltimore Hawks of the American Basketball Association. [26] [27]

Beltway Bombers (2016–2017)

Carr played for the Beltway Bombers in the APBL during the 2016–17 season. [28]

Girne Universitesi SK (2017–2018)

In November 2017, Carr signed with Girne Universitesi SK of the Cypriot North League. [29]

Return to Baltimore (2018–2019; 2021–2022)

Carr returned to the Baltimore Hawks for the 2018–19 season. [30] He had a 65-point game in February 2019. [31] Carr returned to the Hawks for the 2021–22 season. [32]

Reading Rebels (2022–present)

In April 2022, Carr joined the Reading Rebels of the TBL. [33] He returned to the Rebels for the 2023 season. [34]

Player profile

Some analysts questioned if his game would translate to the collegiate or professional level because of his bantam stature. [9] [12] However, he reportedly measures a 48-inch vertical leap, has excellent ball-handling skills, which allow him to create space for his shot, [9] and the athleticism to dunk despite his height. [35] CBS Sports called him "one of the most explosive scorers in the country". [9] Sports Illustrated wrote, "He has explosive speed, electric ball-handling skills and court vision that could rival Steve Nash's." [6] ESPN wrote that he is "one of the quickest and [most] explosive players in the country, regardless of class", but noted his inconsistent jump shot and turnovers were areas for improvement. [7] The Baltimore Sun likened the criticisms to "complaining about the floor mats on a Ferrari". [11]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

NBA D-League

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2013–14 Delaware 10014.0.398.391.683.91.91.2.010.7
Career10014.0.398.391.683.91.91.2.010.7

Personal life

In August 2012, Carr was arrested on charges of assault and reckless endangerment. [36]

In September 2022, Carr was involved in a hit-and-run with a cyclist. [37]

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References

  1. ↑ Aquille Carr discusses his commitment to Seton Hall
  2. ↑ Viral Hoop Star Aquille Carr Hints He'll Skip College, Go Pro Abroad
  3. 1 2 3 Patterson's Aquille Carr quickly becoming a Baltimore legend on basketball court, The Washington Post, March 12, 2011.
  4. ↑ Boys Athlete of the Week: Aquille Carr, Patterson, basketball, The Baltimore Sun, December 23, 2009.
  5. ↑ Boys Athlete of the Week: Aquille Carr, Patterson, basketball, The Baltimore Sun, December 28, 2010.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Diminutive Aquille Carr blows by competition, Sports Illustrated, April 6, 2011.
  7. 1 2 3 Aquille Carr 2013 Basketball Recruiting Profile, ESPN, retrieved June 12, 2011.
  8. ↑ Aquille Carr scores 57 in Patterson's rout of Forest Park, The Baltimore Sun, December 29, 2010.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 5-foot-6 Carr continues to convert doubters Archived May 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine , CBS Sports, May 9, 2011.
  10. ↑ High School Player of the Year: Aquille Carr, ESPN, April 6, 2011.
  11. 1 2 3 4 Patterson basketball star Aquille Carr every bit as good as advertised, The Baltimore Sun, February 27, 2011.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tiny sophomore point guard lands $750,000 Italian pro offer, Yahoo! Sports, May 9, 2011.
  13. ↑ Would Aquille Carr be tempted to become a (high school) one and doner, USA Today, May 10, 2011.
  14. ↑ Patterson's Carr to Italy No time soon., The Baltimore Sun, May 10, 2011.
  15. ↑ Aquille Carr, Yahoo! Rivals, retrieved June 14, 2011.
  16. ↑ Ex-Patterson hoops star Aquille Carr taken in third round of NBA D-League Draft
  17. ↑ Delaware 87ers choose Aquille Carr in the NBA D-League draft
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  19. ↑ "Delaware 87ers Roster Transaction". NBA.com . Archived from the original on 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
  20. 1 2 THE CRIMESTOPPER: AQUILLE CARR AND THE BURDEN OF BALTIMORE'S BASKETBALL HERO
  21. ↑ Former Patterson guard Aquille Carr says he's declaring for NBA draft
  22. ↑ Aquille Carr signs deal with Canada's Saint John Mill Rats
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  24. ↑ "Aquille Carr released by Saint John Mill Rats". CBC News . 2014-12-18. Archived from the original on 2016-12-05.
  25. ↑ Aquille CARR | Season 2014/2015
  26. ↑ Former Patterson star Aquille Carr returns to action with ABA's Baltimore Hawks
  27. ↑ Back In Baltimore, Aquille Carr Still Chasing NBA Dream
  28. ↑ Beltway Bombers seeking to capture league basketball title
  29. ↑ American high school phenomenon Aquille Carr signs at Girne Universitesi
  30. ↑ "Roster 18-19". Baltimore Hawks. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  31. ↑ Aquille Carr sets a NEW FRANCHISE RECORD! 65 Points and just shy of a triple-double
  32. ↑ "Roster 21-22". Baltimore Hawks. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  33. ↑ SIGNED | Aquille Carr
  34. ↑ "Aquille Carr". readingrebels.net. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  35. ↑ Aquille Carr highlights Pangos East, ESPN, October 25, 2010.
  36. ↑ "Seton Hall pledge Aquille Carr arrested on assault charge". CBS Sports. 18 August 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  37. ↑ Simms, Barry (2023-09-11). "Warrant still not served on driver in 2022 hit-and-run of bicyclist". WBAL. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
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