Austin Carr

Austin Carr has transitioned from a prolific college basketball star and NBA All-Star to a respected Director of Community Relations and color commentator for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a record-setting collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame, where he amassed 2,560 points from 1968 to 1971, averaging 34.5 points per game and ranking fifth all-time in college basketball upon his departure, Austin Carr quickly established himself as a dominant force. Carr achieved over 40 points on 23 occasions, never scoring below 20 points in a game, and maintained an impressive 54% field goal percentage during his junior and senior seasons. His exceptional performance earned him multiple accolades in 1971, including Naismith College Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year, Helms Foundation Player of the Year, UPI Player of the Year, and Consensus first-team All-American honors.

Currently, Carr serves as the Director of Community Relations for the Cleveland Cavaliers and is a prominent color commentator for the team’s broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network. His broadcasting excellence has been recognized with five Lower Great Lakes Emmy Awards, received in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2022, and most recently in 2024, demonstrating his continued influence and expertise in the sport.