Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the information about basketballer Austin Carr:

Player Profile

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Austin George Carr
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: March 10, 1948
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Jersey Number: 34 (primarily)
  • High School: Mackin Catholic High School, Washington, D.C.
  • College: University of Notre Dame (1968–1971)
    • Known as one of the greatest college basketball players of all time, Carr was a prolific scorer.
    • Scored 61 points in an NCAA tournament game against Ohio University in 1970, a record that still stands.
  • NBA Draft: Drafted 1st overall in the 1971 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1971–1980): Spent the majority of his career with the Cavaliers and is considered one of the franchise’s first stars.
    • Dallas Mavericks (1980–1981): Played briefly before retiring.
  • Championship Rings: None

Personal Life:

  • Children: Information not widely available
  • Siblings: Information not widely available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Austin Carr was a smooth scoring guard built in the classic combo-guard mold, a polished offensive player whose main value came from shot-making, half-court scoring craft, and the ability to carry stretches of offense. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, he had solid size for the backcourt and played with balance, touch, and enough strength to absorb contact, even if he was known more for finesse and poise than for overwhelming explosiveness. Offensively, Carr operated as a scorer first, capable of creating his own looks and supplying steady production from the perimeter and mid-range, while defensively he filled more of a supporting role, using positioning and effort rather than disruptive physical tools to hold his ground. In full, his style was that of a skilled, composed backcourt scorer who could anchor offense with polish and consistency, making him one of the early foundational offensive pieces in Cavaliers history. (Basketball Reference)

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