Baylor Star Cameron Carr Declares for NBA Draft

The Bears will lose their top three scorers from the 2025-26 season.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:19pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player's jump shot broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of Baylor green and gold colors, capturing the energy and movement of the game.Baylor's star guard Cameron Carr's NBA draft decision leaves the Bears with major roster holes to fill for next season.Waco Today

Baylor guard Cameron Carr has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft and plans to remain in the draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. Carr, a projected first-round pick, led the Bears in scoring this past season, averaging 18.9 points per game.

Why it matters

Carr's departure is a significant blow to Baylor's roster, as the Bears will now lose their top three scorers from the 2025-26 season. The team will have to rebuild around a new core of players next year.

The details

Carr, a 6'5" guard, was Baylor's leading scorer this past season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. He shot 38% from 3-point range, though his percentage declined as the season went on. Carr transferred to Baylor last season after leaving Tennessee midway through the year.

  • Carr declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on April 14, 2026.

The players

Cameron Carr

A 6'5" guard who led Baylor in scoring this past season, averaging 18.9 points per game. He has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft and plans to remain in the draft.

Tounde Yessoufou

A Baylor freshman guard who has also declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Obi Agbim

Baylor's starting point guard this past season, who averaged 10.7 points per game as a graduate student.

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What they’re saying

“Carr, a projected 1st-round pick, averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists, shooting 38% from 3. Plans to stay in draft and will not enter the transfer portal.”

— Jonathan Givony, NBA Draft Analyst

The takeaway

Baylor will have a major roster overhaul to contend with next season, as they lose their top three scorers, including potential first-round draft pick Cameron Carr. The Bears will need to quickly rebuild around a new core of players if they hope to remain competitive in the Big 12 next year.