Markus Carr

Markus Carr (born in Sun Valley, California), also known as M. Carr, is an American basketball player who currently plays for the BC Vienna of the Austrian Basketball League ABL Bundesliga.

College / Professional basketball career

Carr had an excellent college basketball career where he averaged 16.0 points per game his senior year at California State-Northridge in 2002. In his third season at Cal State Northridge, Carr led the Big Sky Conference as well as the Nation in Assist with 8.9 assist per game. Carr is the Cal State Northridge all time leader in Assist and Steals in the history of the program.

Sport & Entertainment / Cross Over Nation

Sport career: Markus Carr also known as M. Carr is a Professional basketball player who currently plays with BC Vienna in Austria. Carr, who played in several European countries and South America (France, Venezuela, Poland, Bosnia and Hungary), is currently voted to the Snipes All Star Basketball game featuring the top basketball players in the Austrian league. Music career: In year 2010 Carr started a music group "Projekt Hustlaz" with music artist Johnny Draztic, Big Stace and Uwe Felchle (Funky Moose Studio). That same year Carr decided to use his status as professional baller and music-artist to expand the idea and created the Cross Over Nation. Cross Over Nation Cross Over Nation is a Sport & Entertainment network which organizes and host events throughout Austria. The company itself was to create a social balance between sport and music. The Cross Over basketball camp is for kids 10-16 and brings "LA Style" basketball to Europe. A one week basketball spectacular where kids learn basketball skills, meet professional players and coaches, special guest, live DJ play by play and much more. The party concepts for the Snipes All Star Basketball After Party 2011 was created by Markus Carr is a major event held at Vienna's top disco's and clubs.

Links: www.facebook.com/cross.over.nation www.facebook.com/projekt.hustle www.facebook.com/basketballallstarday After college, Carr flirted with the NBA but ultimately wound up playing overseas. However, he’s made the most of his opportunities there, with a budding business empire that includes products as diverse as summer basketball programs for kids, children’s books, live music events and original jewelry. SLAMOnline.com recently discussed business and basketball with Carr link; http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/college/2009/09/markus-carr-ballin-and-business-in-europe/.

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