The Saint John Mill Rats announcing Aquille Carr aka “The Crimestopper” is officially signed to play for the team for the 2014-15 National Basketball League season.
The Mill Rat say social media circles worldwide have been buzzing since rumors of the 5’5 20-year old guard joining the team. Just one of his highlight videos on YouTube has received over 6,000,0000 views to date.
He developed a considerable following his hometown of Baltimore. The Baltimore Sun characterized him as a “must-see phenomenon”. His high school games were relocated to university arenas due to huge crowds turning out to see Carr.
He received numerous nicknames, the most notable being “The Crime Stopper”, for his effect on curbing the city’s crime rate. His high school coach, Harry Martin said, “The crime in East Baltimore probably goes down during our games.”
CBS Sports called him “one of the most explosive scorers in the country”. Sports Illustrated wrote, “He has explosive speed, electric ball-handling skills and court vision that could rival Steve Nash’s.”
Aquille will be at the Mill Rats booth at the 3rd Annual Touch A Truck fundraiser on September 20th from 10am-3pm at Long Wharf and benefit a great cause (First Steps Housing).
