On This Day In Alabama History: NBA Forward Demarre Carroll Was Born

Alabama News Center | July 27, 2018 @ 5:00 am

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

July 27, 1986

Birmingham native and NBA forward DeMarre Carroll was born on July 27, 1986. At John Carroll Catholic High School, Carroll led his team to a 67-3 season and won the AHSAA Class 6A state championship two years in a row, along with being named tournament MVP. During his senior year at the University of Missouri, Carroll helped the Tigers clench a quarterfinal spot at NCAA tournament. The Memphis Grizzlies selected him 27th overall in the NBA draft, and he now plays for the Brooklyn Nets.

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