He said thank you BBN, but really all of BBN is thanking Carr. What a ride it has been
championships, others with records. But some leave with something even more meaningful—a legacy of restoring Kentucky basketball to where it belongs.
Andrew Carr was one of those players.
After Kentucky’s season ended, he posted a heartbreaking farewell—a photo of himself high-fiving fans on his way off the court earlier this year, captioned with nothing but a few 💔 emojis. Sometimes, words aren’t necessary.
A Season of Fighting Through Pain
Carr’s numbers won’t tell the whole story. He battled back spasms all year, yet he never made excuses. He just kept lacing up his shoes, stepping onto the court, and giving everything for the name on the front of the jersey.
He was a do-it-all forward who brought toughness and leadership everywhere he played
His production may have dipped, but his impact never wavered.
A Team That Made History
Carr was part of a team that finally brought Kentucky back—the first Sweet 16 since 2019, wins over Duke, Gonzaga, Louisville, and Tennessee (twice), and a postseason run that tripled Kentucky’s win total since 2021.
After the loss, he struggled to take off his jersey, telling reporters:
“I don’t want to untie my shoes or take off this jersey. Shoutout to BBN—it’s like nowhere else I’ve ever experienced.”
Then, in a moment that will live on, he interrupted the press conference to send a message to any player considering their next move:
“If you’re in the transfer portal and looking for a place to go—go to Kentucky.”
With those words, he flexed the jersey one last time.
A Wildcat, Forever
Andrew Carr didn’t have the season he envisioned, but he was part of something bigger than himself. He helped lay the foundation for Kentucky basketball’s resurgence.
“They set a higher standard—on the court and off. I’m grateful for that, and that standard will carry us a long way. We’ll be talking about these guys 10 years from now for what they did to establish that.”
Some players are remembered for stats. Others for banners. But Carr will be remembered for the fight, the heart, and the belief that Kentucky was still Kentucky.
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