Aquille Carr
Aquille Carr | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 28, 1993 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Playing for Reading Rebels in The Basketball League (TBL) |
Aquille Carr (born September 28, 1993) is a professional American basketball athlete currently playing for the Reading Rebels in The Basketball League (TBL). Hailing from Princeton Day Academy in Lanham, Maryland, Carr was a highly regarded recruit who initially committed to Seton Hall University for the 2013–14 season. However, he chose to bypass collegiate basketball and pursue a professional career instead. He joined the Delaware 87ers in the NBA Development League and entered the 2014 NBA draft, but went undrafted.
Carr’s career also includes periods with the Baltimore Hawks in the ABA, along with playing stints in Canada and Cyprus.
High school career
Originating from Baltimore, Carr is recognized for his diminutive size, agility, and exceptional ball-handling abilities. During his freshman year at Patterson High School, he propelled his team to a significant upset victory while averaging 25.5 points, 8.0 assists, and 5.3 steals per game. In his sophomore season, he shattered a five-decade-old school scoring record by posting 57 points in a single game and maintained averages of 31.3 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.5 steals. His junior year saw him lead Patterson to the Maryland 3A state championship game, where he contributed 28 points and eight assists.
Carr quickly amassed a strong local fanbase in Baltimore, drawing large crowds to games held at venues such as Morgan State University’s arena. His influence on the community earned him the nickname "The Crime Stopper," reflecting a perceived reduction in crime during his games.
In April 2011, Carr captained the U.S. junior squad to a gold medal at the Junior International Tournament in Milan, Italy, averaging an impressive 40 points per contest. Following this achievement, Italian club Lottomatica Roma extended a $750,000 contract offer—the largest ever made by a European team to a high school player before graduation—but Carr opted to complete his high school education in the United States, transferring among several prep schools afterwards.
By June 2011, ESPN ranked him ninth among point guards and fiftieth overall in the 2013 recruiting class; Rivals.com placed him at No. 53 overall. He competed with the Baltimore Elite AAU team sponsored by Under Armour and reportedly garnered approximately 28 scholarship offers by the conclusion of his sophomore year.
Delaware 87ers (2013–2014)
Carr was selected by the Delaware 87ers in the third round of the 2013 NBA Development League Draft on November 1, 2013. He made his professional debut on November 23, contributing 15 points and two assists during a 106–117 defeat against the Canton Charge. On January 3, 2014, Carr requested and was granted release from the team due to dissatisfaction with limited minutes on the court.
Saint John Mill Rats (2014)
After declaring for the 2014 NBA draft and going undrafted, Carr signed a one-year contract with Canada’s Saint John Mill Rats of the National Basketball League on September 9, 2014. His time there was marked by disciplinary challenges and visible frustration during games. After nine appearances averaging 12.9 points and 3.4 assists per game, he was released on December 13, 2014.
Baltimore Hawks (2016)
In January of 2016, Carr joined the Baltimore Hawks competing in the American Basketball Association.
Beltway Bombers (2016–2017)
During the 2016–17 campaign, Carr competed with the Beltway Bombers in the APBL.
Girne Universitesi SK (2017–2018)
In November 2017, Carr inked a deal with Girne Universitesi SK, a team participating in the Cypriot North League.
Return to Baltimore (2018–2019; 2021–2022)
Carr made his way back to the Baltimore Hawks for the 2018–19 season, where he achieved a franchise-record by scoring 65 points in a single game in February 2019. He later re-signed with the Hawks for the 2021–22 season.
Reading Rebels (2022–present)
Carr became a member of the Reading Rebels of TBL in April 2022. He has remained with the Rebels through 2023 and into 2024.
Player profile
Although questions were raised about how his size would translate at collegiate or professional levels, Carr’s athletic prowess is notable. He is said to possess a vertical leap measuring 48 inches and demonstrates exceptional ball-handling skills that enable him to create shooting opportunities. Despite his height, he is capable of dunking. CBS Sports labeled him as "one of the most explosive scorers in the country," while Sports Illustrated praised his speed, dribbling, and court awareness comparable to Steve Nash. ESPN acknowledged his agility and explosiveness but pointed out that inconsistencies in his shooting form and turnovers remain areas for development. The Baltimore Sun likened critiques of Carr’s play to "complaining about the floor mats on a Ferrari."
NBA D-League
|- | style="text-align:left;"| 2013–14 | style="text-align:left;"| Delaware | 10 || 0 || 14.0 || .398 || .391 || .683 || .9 || 1.9 || 1.2 || .0 || 10.7 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 10 || 0 || 14.0 || .398 || .391 || .683 || .9 || 1.9 || 1.2 || .0 || 10.7
Personal life
In August 2012, Carr faced arrest on allegations including assault and reckless endangerment.
In September 2022, he was involved in an incident classified as a hit-and-run with a cyclist.
External links
- Aquille Carr at nbadleague.com
- TheReelMe: Aquille Carr