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Coen Carr’s Brand New Jumper And Nobody In College Basketball Is Ready For It

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Alright, you gotta see this. Michigan State’s high-flying Coen Carr looks like he has *actually* totally changed his jump shot, and if this thing is legitimate, it’s going to completely blow up his upside this season for the Spartans. We all know you gotta be careful with offseason hype videos, but this isn’t just a tweak, it looks like a full-on rebuild, and it could be massive.

From Leaper To Laser? Carr’s Past Struggles From Deep

For real, Coen Carr has always been known as an absurd leaper, a guy who could finish near the rim with insane athleticism. And yeah, his 56.5% career field goal percentage totally reflects that, mostly because if he was close, he was scoring. But let’s be honest, the dude hasn’t been a shot maker at all. His numbers from beyond the arc? Not great, bob. We’re talking 28.6% from 3-point range in his college career. And from the free throw line, where you’re just standing there? A shaky 64.1%. Last season, 2025-26, those numbers even dipped slightly to 27.6% from deep and 62.9% from the charity stripe. He was putting up 12.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, all while basically being a non-shooter. It makes you wonder what he could do if he ever got that touch.

This Jumper Is Different, And It’s A Game Changer

So, what changed? Well, you gotta watch the clips. It looks like the real deal! We’re talking about a totally different motion, a smooth release. If Carr can actually carry this over into games, if this isn’t just an offseason mirage, it changes EVERYTHING for his potential this year. Coach Tom Izzo’s bunch has gotta be hyped, because they would absolutely love to see Carr start knocking down outside shots. Imagine a guy with his athleticism who can also stretch the floor? That’s a nightmare matchup for defenses, and it takes his game to a whole new level.

This is the kind of leap that transforms a player’s season. We’re all gonna be glued to those early games, just waiting to see if that new jumper translates to the big stage. If it does, buckle up, because Carr’s season is about to get wild.

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Originally reported by The Sporting News.

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