Kenny Carr (2026) - NC State Athletic Hall of Fame

Kenny Carr

Induction:
2026

Kenny Carr is one of the finest all-around players in NC State men's basketball history, earning first-team All-America honors in both 1976 and 1977. When his NC State career ended in 1977 after three seasons, he ranked third in program history in scoring with 1,772 career points and sixth in rebounding with 789 rebounds. Carr led the ACC in scoring as both a sophomore (26.6 ppg) and a junior (21.0 ppg), earning first-team All-ACC honors each year. His career scoring average of 20.6 points per game remains the second highest in program history, trailing only David Thompson. Carr is also one of only two players in NC State history to compete for the USA Basketball Olympic team and the only one to win a gold medal. He declared for the NBA Draft after the 1977 season and went on to enjoy a 10-year professional career after being selected sixth overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.