West Plains, Missouri – April 19, 2025 – The Lincoln School Project is honored to host Chris

Carr, former National Basketball Association (NBA) player and current Associate Director of

Admissions, Athletic Recruitment and Diversity, Access & Outreach at Drury University, for an

engaging community discussion on perseverance and leadership. The event will take place on

Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM at the Lincoln School Project venue.

Chris Carr's basketball journey is a testament to dedication and resilience. Born in Ironton,

Missouri, Carr attended Arcadia Valley High School before playing collegiate basketball for the

Southern Illinois Salukis from 1992 to 1995. His outstanding performance led to his selection by

the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the 1995 NBA Draft. Over six NBA seasons, Carr

played for teams including the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets,

Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, and Boston Celtics. Notably, he was the runner-up to

Kobe Bryant in the 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Following his NBA career, Carr played professionally in Europe before transitioning to

coaching. He founded the 43 Hoops Basketball Academy in Hopkins, Minnesota, focusing on

youth development. Carr served as the head coach for Eden Prairie High School's girls varsity

team and held assistant coaching positions at Kansas State University. In 2021, he joined Drury

University as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team.

In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Carr was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall

of Fame in 2022.

This event promises valuable insights for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, both athletes

and non-athletes. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance by

emailing Lincoln School Founders Crockett and Tonya Oaks at

LincolnSchool65775@gmail.com. to reserve your spot.