Mar 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) talks to the media during practice day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Portland Trail Blazers Reportedly Sign Former Kentucky Star

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 5:53 PM ET

Andrew Carr played five seasons of college basketball for Delaware, Wake Forest and Kentucky.

He finished this past season with averages of 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 54.4% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 35 games for the Wildcats.

On Thursday night, Carr went undrafted.

According to ESPN's Jonathan Givony, he will now sign a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Via Givony: "NEWS: Kentucky's Andrew Carr will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trailblazers, a source told ESPN.

Stretch-4 will bring defensive versatility and smarts to the Rip City Remix."

NEWS: Kentucky's Andrew Carr will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trailblazers, a source told ESPN.

Stretch-4 will bring defensive versatility and smarts to the Rip City Remix. pic.twitter.com/EzAnHyQD6f
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 27, 2025

Carr finished his college career with averages of 10.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 52.2% from the field and 34.0% from the three-point range in 152 games.

Via Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com (on May 12, 2025): "Spent some time watching Kentucky’s Andrew Carr get some shots up here in Chicago.

Measured 6’9 ½" barefoot, 222.2 lbs with a 6’11 ¾" wingspan and 9’2” standing reach at the G League Elite Camp.

High character stretch four glue guy who notched a 63+ TS% the past two seasons."

Spent some time watching Kentucky’s Andrew Carr get some shots up here in Chicago.

Measured 6’9 ½" barefoot, 222.2 lbs with a 6’11 ¾" wingspan and 9’2” standing reach at the G League Elite Camp.

High character stretch four glue guy who notched a 63+ TS% the past two seasons. pic.twitter.com/whjkj6MjFi
— Jon Chepkevich (@JonChep) May 13, 2025

The Trail Blazers have a very young roster.

They are coming off a year where they were the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record.

"I don't want to untie my shoes, don't want to take off this jersey."

Andrew Carr is grateful for the support he felt at Kentucky this season. pic.twitter.com/mJl4EWpAC5
— CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) March 29, 2025

The Trail Blazers last made the NBA playoffs during the 2021 season (when Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum were still on the roster).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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