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Baylor's Cameron Carr selected by Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Draft
By Shahji Adam at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Welcome to the NBA, Cameron Carr.The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.Carr was a big part of the Baylor Bears this past season averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.He now becomes the 29th Baylor player in program histor...
Key takeaway The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.
Why this matters in The Waco
The selection of Cameron Carr by the Los Angeles Lakers brings a new level of excitement to the Waco community, where Baylor University is a central part of the city's identity. As the 29th Baylor player to be drafted into the NBA, Carr's achievement reflects the strong basketball tradition at the university. His impressive stats from the past season, including 18.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, demonstrate the high caliber of athletes that Baylor is producing. This draft pick is likely to inspire young basketball players in McLennan County, showing them that with hard work and dedication, they too can achieve their goals and play at the professional level. The community will be watching Carr's career with interest, proud to see a local talent succeed in the NBA.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Welcome to the NBA, Cameron Carr.The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.Carr was a big part of the Baylor Bears this past season averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.He now becomes the 29th Baylor player in program histor...
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