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| Chris Carrawell | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chris Carrawell |
| Position | Assistant coach |
| Weight lb | 220 |
| League | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Team | Duke Blue Devils |
| Birth date | 15 November 1977 |
| Birth place | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| College | Duke (1996–2000) |
| Draft year | 2000 |
| Career start | 2000 |
| Career end | 2007 |
| Career position | Guard / Forward |
| Coach start | 2007 |
Chris Carrawell
Christopher Durand Carrawell (born November 15, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player and current collegiate coach. He starred as a two-way wing at Duke Blue Devils men's basketball under Mike Krzyzewski and later played professionally in the National Basketball Association, EuroLeague, and other international leagues before moving into coaching with stints at Duke University, Wake Forest, Purdue, and professional development programs.
Carrawell was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and raised in the Myers Park area, attending Myers Park High School. As a standout at Myers Park he earned recognition from regional organizations and national scouts, competing in tournaments alongside future NBA players such as Vince Carter, Elton Brand, Antawn Jamison, and Ray Allen. He drew recruiting attention from major programs including Duke, North Carolina, Kansas, and UCLA, choosing to matriculate at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski.
At Duke Blue Devils men's basketball Carrawell developed into a leading scorer and defensive specialist, contributing to ACC competition against teams like Maryland, Wake Forest, Clemson, and Virginia. He was a key member of Duke's 1999–2000 squad that won the ACC Tournament and advanced in the NCAA Tournament, teaming with teammates such as Shane Battier, Elton Brand (note: Brand was earlier era—Carrawell played with players like William Avery and Chris Duhon), and facing opponents including Michigan State and Kentucky. Carrawell earned All-American and All-ACC honors and finished his collegiate career among Duke's leaders in scoring and steals while appearing at venues like Cameron Indoor Stadium.
After the 2000 NBA draft, Carrawell joined the San Antonio Spurs summer camp and played in the NBDL and international circuits, signing contracts with organizations in leagues such as the EuroLeague and top divisions in Italy, Spain, and Turkey. He played for franchises including Charlotte Hornets (training/exhibit roles), developmental teams affiliated with the NBA, and overseas clubs that competed against squads like Real Madrid Baloncesto, FC Barcelona Bàsquet, Panathinaikos B.C., and CSKA Moscow. During his professional tenure he appeared in competitions governed by entities such as FIBA and the EuroCup Basketball and faced players like Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Manu Ginóbili, and Dirk Nowitzki.
Transitioning to coaching, Carrawell returned to Duke as an assistant and later took staff roles at Wake Forest and Purdue. He worked under head coaches including Mike Krzyzewski, Danny Manning, and Matt Painter, focusing on player development, recruiting, and defensive schemes within the ACC and Big Ten Conference. Carrawell contributed to recruiting battles involving prospects from programs such as Oak Hill Academy, Findlay Prep, Montverde Academy, and international pipelines producing players like Luka Dončić and Ricky Rubio. He also participated in NBA Summer League coaching staff activities connected to franchises including the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Brooklyn Nets.
Carrawell is connected to the Charlotte, North Carolina community and has engaged with nonprofits and youth programs in the region that collaborate with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America, USA Basketball, and local athletic departments at institutions such as Charlotte 49ers and Winston-Salem State. His family ties in the Carolinas include associations with regional figures and administrators from universities like Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University.
Carrawell's collegiate accolades include All-American recognition, multiple All-ACC selections, and team awards from Duke. He has been honored at events featuring alumni from The Basketball Hall of Fame, ACC Legends, and Duke alumni ceremonies alongside inductees such as Christian Laettner, Grant Hill, and Jason Williams. His professional and coaching contributions have been acknowledged by conference offices like the ACC and institutions including Duke University.
Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:American basketball coaches Category:American expatriate basketball people