Henry Carr (basketball)
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Henry Carr is a former college basketball player and is the younger brother of retired NBA player Antoine Carr
. He is listed at 6'9" and played forward/center for the Wichita State University
(1983–1987). Carr led the Shockers in scoring in his junior year with 12.1 ppg. Carr was selected in the seventh round (139th pick overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft
by the Los Angeles Clippers
; however, he was cut from the roster before the season began and never got to play in the NBA
. He later played in USBL
with the New Jersey Jammers and was named on the 1987 All-Rookie Team.
Antoine Carr
Antoine Labotte Carr is a retired American basketball player. A 16-year NBA journeyman, he was known for the goggles he wore onto the court.-Early life:Antoine Carr was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...
. He is listed at 6'9" and played forward/center for the Wichita State University
Wichita State University
Wichita State University is a NCAA Division I public university in Wichita, Kansas with selective admissions. WSU is one of six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The current president is Dr. Donald Beggs....
(1983–1987). Carr led the Shockers in scoring in his junior year with 12.1 ppg. Carr was selected in the seventh round (139th pick overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft
1987 NBA Draft
The 1987 Draft of the National Basketball Association was held on June 22, 1987 in New York City, New York.This draft is notable for the selection of two future members of the NBA 50 Greatest Players list, David Robinson and Scottie Pippen. Other notable selections include Reggie Miller, Kevin...
by the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
; however, he was cut from the roster before the season began and never got to play in the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. He later played in USBL
United States Basketball League
The United States Basketball League , often abbreviated to the USBL, was a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985. The final champions are the Kansas Cagerz, who won the title game on July 1, 2007.-History:...
with the New Jersey Jammers and was named on the 1987 All-Rookie Team.