Baylor Guard Cameron Carr Declares for 2026 NBA Draft

Carr spent one season with the Bears after transferring from Tennessee.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:26pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player's jump shot broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, crimson, and gold, conveying the raw energy and skill of the sport.Baylor guard Cameron Carr's decision to forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2026 NBA Draft signals the program's ability to develop elite talent.Waco Today

Baylor guard Cameron Carr has announced his decision to enter the 2026 NBA Draft. Carr spent the past season with the Bears after transferring from Tennessee, where he played for two years. In his lone campaign with Baylor, Carr averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, earning an All-Big 12 Third-Team selection.

Why it matters

Carr's decision to forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the NBA Draft is a significant development for Baylor's basketball program. As a talented guard who made major strides in his lone season with the Bears, his departure will leave a sizable hole that the team will need to fill.

The details

In his two seasons at Tennessee, Carr never averaged more than 10 minutes per game for the Volunteers. However, he flourished after transferring to Baylor, where he shot 49.4% from the field and 37.4% from 3-point range during the 2025-26 season.

  • Carr announced his decision to enter the 2026 NBA Draft on April 14, 2026.
  • He spent the 2025-26 season with Baylor after transferring from Tennessee.

The players

Cameron Carr

A guard who spent one season with Baylor after transferring from Tennessee, where he played for two years. Carr declared for the 2026 NBA Draft after averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game for the Bears.

Baylor University

The college basketball program that Cameron Carr played for during the 2025-26 season after transferring from Tennessee.

Tennessee

The college basketball program that Cameron Carr played for during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons before transferring to Baylor.

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What they’re saying

“Playing at Baylor University has exceeded every expectation I had when I first committed. The growth I experienced here, not just as a player but as a person, is something I could not have gotten anywhere else.”

— Cameron Carr, Baylor Guard

“To my coaches, thank you for your knowledge, your honesty, and trust in me. You never let me settle and never stopped believing in what I was capable of. To my teammates, the way you pushed me each day and the confidence you had in me is a big reason l am in this position. I am grateful for every one of you.”

— Cameron Carr, Baylor Guard

The takeaway

Carr's decision to enter the 2026 NBA Draft after just one season at Baylor underscores the program's ability to develop talent and prepare players for the professional level. His departure will leave a significant void, but the Bears will look to reload with new talent in the coming years.