Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Chris CarrawellChris Carrawell is a former American professional basketball player and current associate head coach for the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Chris Carrawell
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: November 25, 1977
  • Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 23
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Cardinal Ritter College Prep, St. Louis, Missouri
  • College: Duke University (1996–2000)
    • As a senior, named ACC Player of the Year and a consensus first-team All-American.
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round (41st overall) of the 2000 NBA Draft.
  • Teams Played For:
    • International:
      • Played professionally in leagues across Europe, including in Italy, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
  • Coaching Career:
    • Duke University:
      • Joined the coaching staff in March 2018 as an assistant coach.
      • Promoted to associate head coach in June 2021.
  • Parents: Raised by his mother, Joanne Hayes, in St. Louis.
  • Siblings: Has siblings, though their names are not publicly disclosed.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Chris Carrawell was a rugged swingman who fit the archetype of a two-way complementary wing, able to slide between shooting guard and small forward because of his size, versatility, and all-around game. At 6-foot-6 and roughly 215 pounds, he had a strong, compact frame for a perimeter player, which helped him absorb contact and play with a physical edge. Defensively, he projected as a matchup wing who could guard across positions, using strength, discipline, and competitiveness more than elite burst. Offensively, his role leaned toward secondary creation and connective play: he could handle the ball, make the extra pass, attack in straight lines, and score without needing an offense built around him. His overall style was tough, flexible, and team-oriented, built on doing a bit of everything well and giving lineups a dependable two-way presence.

Sources:
Player profile — Basketball-Reference
Draft coverage — GoDuke
Draft scouting report — ibiblio Draft Archive
College statistics — Sports-Reference CBB