MARCUS CARR

POSITION:  Guard

HEIGHT:  6-2 (188 cm)

WEIGHT:  173 lbs (79 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  June 6, 1999 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Monteverde Academy (Montverde, FL)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  University of Texas (2023)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on June 17, 2025

YEARS PRO:  2

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Entering the season averaging 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 26.4 minutes in 73 games playing professionally in Israel, Greece, the NBA Summer League, and the CEBL.


2024-25:  Averaged 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 33.1 minutes in 27 games with Hapoel Galil Elion in Israel … Led his team in points, assists, and minutes per game as well as free throw percentage (.837) … Registered 10+ points in all but two games … In his first double-double performance of his professional career, he posted 26 points, 10 assists, one steal, and one block April 16 vs. Hapoel Jerusalem … Dropped a season-high 28 points while also pulling down nine rebounds and dishing out seven assists April 7 vs. Hapoel Haifa … Scored 18 points (6-for-10) with four rebounds and seven assists March 18 vs. Kiryat Ata … In a near double-double performance, recorded 19 points, nine assists, and three steals February 16 vs. Bnei Hertzeliya … Put up 20 points with six made three-pointers and four assists December 23 vs. Kiryat Ata … Had 19 points with five made three-pointers and nine assists October 28 vs. Hapoel Afula … Put up 19 points and eight assists in season debut October 6 vs. Bnei Hertzeliya.


2024 CEBL Season:  Averaged 6.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 13.3 minutes in six games with the Vancouver Bandits … Helped the Bandits reach the CEBL Championship Finals where they fell 97-95 to Niagara … Dropped team-high 22 points (8-for-13) with four rebounds and two assists July 26 vs. Scarborough.


2023-24:  Averaged 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 27.9 minutes in 15 games with Bnei Hertzeliya in Israel … Awarded Israeli Winner League Round 11 Player of the Week on January 17 … Put up 20 points (9-for-14), four rebounds, and three assists March 5 vs. Hapoel Tel-Aviv … Recorded 19 points, four three-pointers, five assists, and two steals February 18 vs. Hapoel Eilat … Scored professional career-high 33 points with 12 made free throws to go with four rebounds, three assists, and three steals January 15 vs. Kiryat Ata … Averaged 7.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 23.0 minutes in 21 games with Aris in Greece … Registered 12 points, three rebounds, and six assists December 3 vs. Maroussi … Dropped season-high (with Aris) 20 points and two steals November 22 vs. Ratiopharm Ulm … Scored 18 points in only 20 minutes while shooting 6-for-6 from inside the arc October 25 vs. WKS Slask … 


2023:  Averaged 2.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 13.3 minutes in four games with the Phoenix Suns at NBA Summer League.


UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 33.0 minutes in 164 games during a five-year collegiate career at the University of Texas, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Pittsburgh.


2022-23:  Averaged 15.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals, and 33.8 minutes in 38 games as a senior with the Longhorns … Led Texas in scoring, assists, and steals en route to a Big 12 Tournament Championship and Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament … Awarded spots on the All-Big 12 First Team, National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 8 First Team, United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District VII Team, and Big 12 All-Tournament Team … Recorded double-digit scoring in 34 games … Has a solid all-around performance 17 points, nine made free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals February 18 vs. Oklahoma … Posted 20+ points in seven different outings including 23 points and six assists February 13 vs. Texas Tech … Scored a game-high 29 points February 6 vs. Kansas … Put up 23 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals January 21 vs. West Virginia … Recorded 27 points on 10-for-17 shooting with six rebounds and six assists January 3 vs. Kansas State … Tied his career-high with 41 points and Texas record 10 made three-pointers in only 29 minutes December 27 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce … Posted a 28-point (9-for-16), three-rebound, three-assist outing December 12 vs. Rice.


2021-22:  Transferred to the University of Texas … Averaged 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 30.2 minutes in 34 games … Earned an appearance on the All-Big 12 Third Team after leading his team in assists … Posted his third 20+ point performance of the season with 23 points and seven assists in a NCAA Tournament second round loss March 20 vs. Purdue … Dished out five or more assists on eight occasions including a nine-assist outing with 15 points March 18 vs. Virginia Tech … Put up 14 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and one steal February 5 vs. Iowa State … Recorded a season-high 25 points and 11 made free throws January 18 vs. Kansas State … Did it all in a 19-point, seven-rebound, five-assist, one-steal, and one-block outing January 4 vs. Kansas State … Poured in 20 points (7-for-11), four rebounds, two assists, and two steals January 1 vs. West Virginia … In his first game as a Longhorn, registered 10 points and seven assists November 9 vs. Houston Christian.


2020-21:  Averaged 19.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.3 steals, and 35.8 minutes in 29 games in second season with the Gophers … Led his team in minutes (first in Big Ten), free throws made (155 - first in Big Ten), scoring (third in Big Ten), assists (third in Big Ten) and steals (fourth in Big Ten) en route to an appearance on the All-Big Ten Third Team, NABC Division I All-District 7 Second Team, and the USBWA All-District V Team … Dropped 20+ points on 12 occasions including a 24-point, four-rebound, four-assist, two-steal outing March 11 vs. Ohio State … Recorded 22 points with 13 made free throws, four assists, and two steals in 40 minutes March 3 vs. Penn State … Scored a University of Minnesota record 41 points with six made three-pointers and 13 made free throws, as well as four rebounds, three assists, and four steals February 27 vs. Nebraska … Registered 25 points, seven rebounds, and three steals January 23 vs. Maryland … Recorded back-to-back 30-point games with 30 points, three rebounds, and eight assists December 25 vs. Iowa and 32 points, 14 made free throws, seven assists, and four steals December 20 vs. St. Louis … Put up 28 points and eight assists November 28 vs. Loyola Marymount … Started the season off strong with 35 points, seven rebounds, and four assists November 25 vs. Green Bay.


2019-20:  Transferred to the University of Minnesota … Averaged 15.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 36.8 minutes in 31 games … Ranked first in the Big Ten in minutes per game and second in assists per game as an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention … Recorded four double-doubles on the season including an 18-point, 11-assist outing March 8 vs. Nebraska … Scored 21 points on 9-for-13 shooting with two rebounds and four assists March 1 vs. Wisconsin … Neared his first career triple-double with 12 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists February 5 vs. Wisconsin … Put up 27 points with 10 made free throws, six rebounds, and nine assists January 15 vs. Penn State … Posted 21 points and 12 assists January 12 vs. Michigan … Dropped 27 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in a 48-minute outing vs. Purdue … Poured in 35 points on 12-for-17 shooting to go with seven assists and two steals December 15 vs. Ohio State … Had a near double-double with 24 points and nine assists December 2 vs. Clemson … Grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds in a 16-point double-double performance November 9 vs. Oklahoma.


2018-19:  Did not play due to the NCAA transfer rules.


2017-18:  Averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 28.6 minutes in 32 games as a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh … Awarded a spot on the ACC All-Academic Team … Led the Panthers in assists per game … Had 15 double-digit scoring performances in his first collegiate season including 18 points, four rebounds, and two assists March 6 vs. Notre Dame … Recorded 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting to go with four rebounds and five assists February 4 vs. North Carolina … Posted second double-double of the season with 16 points and 12 assists January 28 vs. Syracuse … Scored 17 points and dished out six assists December 17 vs. McNeese State … Dropped a season-high 23 points December 6 vs. Mount St. Mary’s … In only his fifth collegiate game, registered 12 points, 10 assists, and two steals November 22 vs. Oklahoma State.



NATIONAL TEAM CAREER


Represented Canada in two instances, including:

  • 2025 FIBA AmeriCup: Recorded 13 points and eight assists off the bench February 24 vs. Mexico … In only 19 minutes, posted a team-high 10 assists to go along with five points November 24 vs. Mexico.
  • 2015 FIBA U16 Americas: Helped Canada earn a silver medal … Put together an all-around eight-point, one-rebound, one-assist, one-steal, one-block performance June 11 vs. Mexico.


PERSONAL


Son of Clive and Suzette Carr … He is the younger half-brother of current Vancouver Bandit Duane Notice … Ranked as high at 97 by Rivals and ranked as the 25th best shooting guard in the nation in 2017 after earning a spot on the High School All-Florida Team … Before transferring to Montverde, he spent his freshman and sophomore years at St. Michael’s College School in Toronto and earned a pair of All-Canadian honours … Led his team to a 48-1 record in his sophomore season and an Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championship.


By Elias Eldridge December 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are excited to announce John Ross as assistant general manager. John has spent the better part of the past two decades working in basketball, highlighted by over 14 years with the Portland Trail Blazers and more recently as an assistant coach with the Western Conference Champion Calgary Surge in 2025. With Portland, John worked as a video coordinator with both the coaching and scouting staff. He played a pivotal role in the organization's 2009-2011 stretch of playoff appearances, and also their rebuild starting with the draft acquisitions of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. This backcourt duo was the catalyst for eight consecutive playoff appearances between 2014-2021, including a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2019. “Basketball is one of my deepest passions, and I am very grateful to be able to continue my career in this game with the Honey Badgers,” said Ross. “I could not be more excited to work alongside Al [Whitley] and Jermaine [Anderson] to help put together a team that will not only excel on the court, but also in the Peel and Brampton community.” Since moving on from the Trail Blazers in 2022, John has expanded his work experience to both coaching, and teaching. As an assistant coach with the Calgary Surge in 2025, he helped lift the Surge to their second finals appearance in franchise history, after posting a 17-7 record on the season. In terms of teaching, John founded an organization called GET IN THE GAME 101, an educational resource designed to assist young adults in answering the question “What do I do to get a job in the NBA?”. Here, John provides his insights into what it takes to move your career into the biggest stage that basketball has to offer. You can follow his substack here to read more. Beyond basketball, John is a humanitarian, serving at-risk children for over a decade in Zimbabwe and making multiple visits to Ukraine to support refugee relief. “John’s high-level experience, combined with his understanding of what it means to help others, fits with what we are looking for in our organization,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “We are excited to have John assist in leading our basketball operations staff going forward and are confident that he is going to help us in promoting selflessness and winning.” Season tickets for the 2026 Honey Badgers season are on sale now at honeybadgers.ca . Keep an eye out for the Honey Badgers staff and Hammer around the Brampton and Peel community throughout the offseason for potential prizes and giveaways! ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its rosters being Canadian and more than 10 players with NBA game experience in 2025. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by Tonybet, TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge December 3, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are proud to announce Saud Juman as the team's new president. Saud is a highly experienced business leader and executive, bringing over two decades of expertise in scaling businesses, cultivating successful cultures, and leading high-performance teams. Notably, as the founder, president, and CEO of Policy Medical, he developed the first healthcare policy management software, which was adopted by more than 3000 U.S. hospitals. Saud successfully guided the company from its bootstrap beginnings for 18 years to a successful acquisition. Following his exit from the company in 2018, Saud channeled his leadership skills into professional basketball, where he served as the assistant coach & head of player development for the Niagara River Lions, contributing to the team's success both on and off the court during their 2025 CEBL Championship run. “Saud offers a unique combination of executive rigor, people-focused leadership, and extensive basketball knowledge, specializing in the creation of systems and cultures that deliver wins - in business and in the community,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “We are incredibly excited and fortunate to welcome Saud to the Brampton Honey Badgers as the franchise embarks on a new chapter of basketball in the Peel Region and across Canada.” Furthermore, Saud’s commitment to basketball is matched by his dedication to positive community impact through his family’s foundation, which provides funding for youth grassroots programs. “It’s a new era for Honey Badger’s basketball and I am humbled to be a part of this exciting team,” said Juman. “I look forward to approaching this role with the discipline and commitment to winning on and off the court, while forging deep connections in Brampton and the Peel community.” Season tickets for the 2026 Honey Badgers season are on sale now at honeybadgers.ca . Keep an eye out for the Honey Badgers staff and Hammer around the Brampton and Peel community throughout the offseason for potential prizes and giveaways! ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its rosters being Canadian and more than 10 players with NBA game experience in 2025. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by Tonybet, TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge November 12, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that Al Whitley, former NBA executive and general manager of the Texas Legends (NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks), has joined the franchise as chief executive officer (CEO). Whitley brings more than two decades of experience in professional basketball, having spent 22 years within the Dallas Mavericks organization, where he helped drive basketball operations at the highest level. His leadership has been defined by his commitment to creating a winning culture, fostering relationships, and developing talent on and off the court. Born in Belleville, Ontario and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Whitley discovered his passion for basketball alongside childhood friend and NBA legend Steve Nash. After playing college basketball at the University of New Brunswick, Whitley began his professional career with the Dallas Mavericks in 2001 in their marketing department, before quickly transitioning to basketball operations. As a special advisor to former Mavericks Majority Owner Mark Cuban, Whitley played a pivotal role in the franchise’s success, including its historic 2011 NBA Championship. That experience, he says, gave him firsthand insight into “what it truly takes to build and sustain a championship team and culture.” In 2017, Whitley was named general manager and vice president of basketball operations for the Texas Legends, where he oversaw all aspects of the organization - from basketball operations and scouting, to business development and community engagement - leading the team to its first-ever playoff win. “I am incredibly grateful and excited for this opportunity to help lead the Brampton Honey Badgers back to championship form - both on the court and in the community,” said Whitley. “I want to sincerely thank our owner, Leonard Asper, for his trust and commitment. Being born and raised in Canada, this is a full-circle moment for my family and me. Coming back home to help guide, develop, and grow the Brampton Honey Badgers of the CEBL is not only an honour - it’s a privilege and a challenge I wholeheartedly embrace.” Throughout his NBA career, Whitley has worked with some of the game’s most influential figures, including Mark Cuban, Donn Nelson, Rick Carlisle, Donnie Nelson and legendary players such as Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Luka Dončić. “When I acquired the Honey Badgers, I committed to creating a winning team that also serves as a pillar of its community,” said Leonard Asper, owner of the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Al Whitley’s track record and reputation leave me no doubt that he is the right person to fulfill that mission. We are extremely fortunate that he is making this commitment to Brampton, and I thank him for his trust in us.” As CEO, Whitley aims to elevate the Honey Badgers organization both competitively and culturally - building a championship-caliber roster, enhancing fan engagement, and strengthening the team’s ties within the community. Honey Badgers fans can look forward to an exciting offseason filled with community events leading up to the 2026 CEBL season tip-off in May. Details on 2026 season ticket packages will be announced soon. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its rosters being Canadian and more than 10 players with NBA game experience in 2025. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by Tonybet, TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca Jared Clarkson - Senior Publicity Coordinator Route 504 PR jared@route504pr.com



PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS

**BEFORE 2025 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Hapoel Galil Elion (Israel) 27 894 425 68-146 69-190 82-98 23 86 109 137 58 1 27 66
2024 Vancouver (CEBL) 6 80 40 12-27 4-11 4-8 3 7 10 7 4 1 5 3
2023-24 Bnei Hertzeliya (Israel) 15 418 182 46-103 17-49 39-47 9 34 43 50 38 2 14 35
2023-24 Aris (Greece) 21 482 159 51-116 8-54 33-38 5 31 36 32 45 1 16 32
2023 Phoenix Suns (NBA Summer League) 4 53 9 2-7 1-5 2-3 0 6 6 7 2 0 2 5
Totals 73 1927 815 179-399 99-309 160-190 40 164 204 233 147 5 64 141

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Hapoel Galil Elion (Israel) 27 33.1 15.7 0.466 0.363 0.837 0.9 3.2 4.0 5.1 2.1 0.0 1.0 2.4
2024 Vancouver (CEBL) 6 13.3 6.7 0.444 0.364 0.500 0.5 1.2 1.7 1.2 0.7 0.2 0.8 0.5
2023-24 Bnei Hertzeliya (Israel) 15 27.9 12.1 0.447 0.347 0.830 0.6 2.3 2.9 3.3 2.5 0.1 0.9 2.3
2023-24 Aris (Greece) 21 23.0 7.6 0.440 0.148 0.868 0.2 1.5 1.7 1.5 2.1 0.0 0.8 1.5
2023 Phoenix Suns (NBA Summer League) 4 13.3 2.3 0.286 0.200 0.667 0.0 1.5 1.5 1.8 0.5 0.0 0.5 1.3
Totals 73 26.4 11.2 0.449 0.320 0.842 0.5 2.2 2.8 3.2 2.0 0.1 0.9 1.9

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 Texas 38 1283 603 126-263 82-223 105-136 11 102 113 157 78 2 62 50
2021-22 Texas 34 1027 386 81-186 47-139 83-108 9 57 66 116 78 3 32 64
2020-21 Minnesota 29 1037 563 114-263 60-189 155-194 22 93 115 141 66 4 38 68
2019-20 Minnesota 31 1142 478 105-256 52-144 112-160 30 135 165 203 88 3 27 82
2017-18 Pittsburgh 32 916 320 70-160 36-108 72-88 8 82 90 129 70 4 20 88
Totals 164 5405 2350 496-1128 277-803 527-686 80 469 549 746 380 16 179 352

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 Texas 38 33.8 15.9 0.479 0.368 0.772 0.3 2.7 3.0 4.1 2.1 0.1 1.6 1.3
2021-22 Texas 34 30.2 11.4 0.435 0.338 0.769 0.3 1.7 1.9 3.4 2.3 0.1 0.9 1.9
2020-21 Minnesota 29 35.8 19.4 0.433 0.317 0.799 0.8 3.2 4.0 4.9 2.3 0.1 1.3 2.3
2019-20 Minnesota 31 36.8 15.4 0.410 0.361 0.700 1.0 4.4 5.3 6.5 2.8 0.1 0.9 2.6
2017-18 Pittsburgh 32 28.6 10.0 0.438 0.333 0.818 0.3 2.6 2.8 4.0 2.2 0.1 0.6 2.8
Totals 164 33.0 14.3 0.440 0.345 0.768 0.5 2.9 3.3 4.5 2.3 0.1 1.1 2.1