Former Longhorn basketball star Marcus Carr is taking his talents to Canada. On Tuesday, he signed with the Vancouver Bandits for the remainder of the 2024 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. While Carr split his college career between three schools, his final two years were with Texas.
During his Longhorns career, Carr was a reliable scorer. In 72 games, he averaged 13.7 points and 3.8 assists per game. He helped lead Texas to the Elite Eight in 2023, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. The talented guard led the team in scoring, steals, and minutes played. Due to his play, Carr was named to the watchlists for the Oscar Robertson and Naismith Trophies.
While Carr was a fan favorite at Texas he also made history. In February of his senior season, he became Canada’s all-time NCAA Division I points and assists leader. While Zach Edey passed him points-wise this summer, Carr still holds the assists record at 747.
After finishing his college career, Carr has spent time with various organizations. During the 2023 NBA Summer League, he played with the Phoenix Suns before making his professional debut in Greece. He also played for Israel during the 2023-24 international basketball season.
Although Carr is joining the Bandits as the season winds down, he will get to play in the season finale. They host the Sea Bears next Thursday.