Aquille Carr facts for kids

Aquille Carr (born September 28, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard for the Reading Rebels of The Basketball League (TBL). Carr was a highly-watched player during his high school years. He was considered a top prospect for college basketball in 2013.

Carr first committed to play for Seton Hall University's men's basketball team. However, he later decided to skip college. Instead, he chose to play professionally in the United States. He joined the Delaware 87ers in the NBA Development League. In 2014, Carr declared for the 2014 NBA draft, but he was not chosen by any team. He has also played for the Baltimore Hawks in the ABA. Additionally, he has played basketball in Canada and Cyprus.

High School Basketball Star

Aquille Carr grew up in Baltimore. He became famous for his small size, amazing athleticism, and great ball-handling skills. The Washington Post once joked that he was "somewhat generously listed at 5 feet 7, in sneakers, including his hair."

Early Achievements

As a freshman at Patterson High School, Carr led his team to a big win. He scored 20 points, made 10 assists, and had six steals. The Baltimore Sun named him their Boys Athlete of the Week for this effort. The next week, he earned the honor again. He scored 38 points, with 15 of them in the final quarter. He helped Patterson defeat a strong team from Lake Clifton. In his first year, he averaged 25.5 points, 8.0 assists, and 5.3 steals per game.

During his second year, Carr scored an amazing 57 points in one game against Forest Park. This win helped his team take home the Big Miller Christmas Classic trophy. In that game, he made seven three-pointers. He also broke his school's record for most points in a single game. Carr led his team to a fantastic 25-2 record. They reached the Class 4A state championship game. That season, he averaged 31.3 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.5 steals. By the end of his sophomore year, he had scored over 1,000 points. In April 2011, ESPN named him the High School Player of the Week.

In his junior year, Carr led the Patterson High Clippers to win the Maryland 3A state championship. He scored 28 points and had eight assists in the championship game.

National Recognition

Carr became a "must-see phenomenon" in his hometown of Baltimore. Many people came to watch his games. Patterson High sometimes moved games to a larger arena at Morgan State University. This was to fit the huge crowds he attracted. He earned several nicknames, including "The Crime Stopper." This nickname came from a playful idea that his games were so exciting, they kept people off the streets. His high school coach, Harry Martin, even said, "The crime in East Baltimore probably goes down during our games."

In April 2011, Carr played for the U.S. junior team in a tournament in Milan, Italy. He helped his team win the gold medal. He averaged 40.0 points per game. After scoring 45 points in one game, Italian fans were so excited they carried him off the court! A professional Italian basketball team, Lottomatica Roma, reportedly offered Carr a large contract. This was a very big offer for a high school player. Carr later transferred to different prep schools to continue his high school career.

In June 2011, ESPN gave Carr a high rating. They ranked him as the No. 9 point guard and No. 50 overall player for the 2013 college recruiting class. Rivals.com also ranked him as a top player. Carr played with the Baltimore Elite Amateur Athletic Union team. He received about 28 scholarship offers from colleges before his junior year ended.

Professional Basketball Journey

Starting in the D-League

On November 1, 2013, the Delaware 87ers drafted Carr in the third round of the 2013 NBA Development League Draft. In his first game on November 23, 2013, Carr scored 15 points and made 2 assists. This was in a game his team lost to the Canton Charge. On January 3, 2014, he left the 87ers.

Playing in Canada and Overseas

On April 20, 2014, Carr announced he would enter the 2014 NBA draft. However, he was not drafted by any NBA team.

On September 9, 2014, Carr signed a one-year deal with the Saint John Mill Rats. This team plays in the Canadian National Basketball League. On December 13, 2014, he left the Mill Rats. He had played in nine games, averaging 12.9 points and 3.4 assists per game.

In January 2016, Carr signed with the Baltimore Hawks. This team is part of the American Basketball Association. He also played for the Beltway Bombers in the APBL during the 2016–17 season. In November 2017, Carr signed with Girne Universitesi SK. This team plays in the Cypriot North League.

Back with the Baltimore Hawks

Carr returned to play for the Baltimore Hawks for the 2018–19 season. In February 2019, he had an amazing game where he scored 65 points! He played for the Hawks again during the 2021–22 season.

Joining the Reading Rebels

In April 2022, Carr joined the Reading Rebels of TBL. He continued to play with the Rebels in 2023 and 2024.

Aquille's Playing Style

Some experts wondered if Carr's game would work well in college or professional leagues because of his smaller size. However, he has an incredible 48-inch vertical leap. He also has excellent ball-handling skills. These skills help him create space for his shots. His athleticism even allows him to dunk despite his height!

CBS Sports called him "one of the most explosive scorers in the country." Sports Illustrated wrote that he has "explosive speed, electric ball-handling skills and court vision that could rival Steve Nash's." ESPN said he is "one of the quickest and [most] explosive players in the country." They also noted that his jump shot and turnovers were areas he could improve.

Career Statistics

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