Tennessee basketball faced a setback as guard Cameron Carr will be sidelined for the upcoming games at the Baha Mar Championship. The sophomore's left thumb injury is expected to keep him out for four to six weeks, as reported by Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel. This news has raised concerns among fans and the team alike.

Tennessee Basketball's Cameron Carr's Injury Sets Back Team's Championship Chances

Impact on Current Games

Cameron Carr's injury occurred during the Vols' 103 - 68 win over Austin Peay last Sunday. Just days after the game, GoVols247 mentioned it on The Checkerboard. In that victory, Carr scored four points, making his lone three - point attempt and blocking two shots for the second time in his career. His absence will be felt on the court, especially in terms of his defensive contributions.During UT's 92 - 57 win over Montana last Wednesday, Carr showed great potential. He scored 13 points on 3 - of - 4 shooting from the floor in just 16 minutes. He was 6 - of - 7 from the free - throw line, adding two assists. This performance set career highs in points, made free throws, free - throw attempts and minutes, while tying his top mark in made field goals and assists. His ability to contribute on both ends of the court was evident.

Season Statistics and Performance

Carr is averaging 4.8 points per game and 1.5 rebounds through Tennessee's first four games of the season. He's averaging 10.6 minutes off the bench, shooting 5 - of - 8 (62.5%) from the floor, 7 - of - 9 at the free throw line (77.8%) and 2 - of - 5 from behind the three - point line. He has dished out four assists and blocked a pair of shots. His coach, Rick Barnes, noticed his progress in the last two weeks. "With Cam, really, the last two weeks, I think he's starting to figure out exactly what he's gotta do to play," Barnes said following the Montana win. "It has nothing to do with the offensive end. It's being effective defensively."

Previous Season and Experience

Last season, Carr played in 14 games as a true freshman, including six in SEC play and two in the NCAA Tournament. He scored 23 points and dished out seven assists in 60 minutes, scoring in half of his appearances and making at least one 3 - pointer in five of them. His experience from last season will be valuable as he recovers from this injury and looks to contribute to the team in the future.UT plays Virginia Thursday night at 9:30 p.m. ET on the CBS Sports Network. Then, they will play Baylor or St. John's on Friday night depending on the results of Thursday, as part of the two - game event in Nassau. The team will need to adjust without Carr's presence on the court but will look to continue their performance in his absence.