NBA Draft: Carr becomes Baylor’s 7th first-round pick in 6 years

All year long, Cameron Carr was Baylor Men’s Basketball’s most electric and reliable scorer, and last night he was rewarded for that productivity — with a first-round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Carr was selected by the New York Knicks with the 24th overall pick, but he’ll play for the Los Angeles Lakers; reports have him going to Los Angeles via a trade which would become official when the new league year officially begins July 1.

Carr continues an impressive streak of Baylor first-round picks: six consecutive years now, dating back to 2021. Head coach Scott Drew has now produced 16 of Baylor’s 29 all-time draft picks, including 10 of Baylor’s 13 first-round picks coming since 2010.

Carr more than earned the nod with an impressive season that saw him lead the Bears with nearly 19 points per game, along with nearly 6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. His 642 points were the most ever by a Baylor sophomore, and fifth-best in program history in single-season scoring. He was named to the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team and was a third-team All-Big 12 selection.

As he follows the path taken by previous Baylor first-round picks, he also follows in his father’s footsteps. Carr’s dad, Chris, spent six seasons in the NBA from 1995-2001, famously finishing second to Kobe Bryant in the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest.

Sic ’em, Cam!