Expectations were high for Marcus Carr before the season began.
He was a first-team All-Big Ten player from a year ago and one of ESPN’s highest-rated transfers of the offseason. Carr came to Texas with hopes of ending his college career strong, setting himself up for his professional career.
Carr joined a group of seven transfers and four returning players on a Texas team that many analysts believe will be a national championship contender.
The 2022 season did not get off to a hot start for Carr. Texas has struggled to find an identity and a constant rotation in Chris Beard’s first season in Austin. Carr struggled as a result of this.
The start of Big 12 conference play has felt like a fresh start for Texas and Carr. The Longhorns look like a different team as Carr has been given more control of the offense.
In Texas’ two Big 12 victories over West Virginia and Kansas State, Carr is averaging 19.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. More than doubling his nine points per game from the nonconference slate.
Texas will be a force to be reckoned with if they continue to get big-time performances from Carr the rest of the season. The Horns are 12-2 and seem to be hitting their stride.
y'all must've forgot. Marcus Carr is a HOOPER. pic.twitter.com/tb72kYBZjj
— #14 Texas Men’s Basketball (@TexasMBB) January 1, 2022