They say legends are born in March Madness, but Alex Caruso? He waited a few years to really drop jaws. Because in the chaos of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s veteran guard did something far crazier than just locking down perimeter scorers. He locked in his legacy. Off the stat sheet, on the floor, in the film room… Caruso’s fingerprints are all over OKC’s title run. And teammates? They’re fully on board.
Chet Holmgren, never one to waste words, defended Caruso from a wave of NBA media who asked how Chet would describe his energy levels at 30, indicating he didn’t belong in the same Finals convo as the stars. “Don’t disrespect our GOAT like that, man,” Chet grinned. “He’s one of those guys who you know is going to bring it every single night, whether he’s 22 or 30.”
Because when you see Caruso diving across the hardwood like it’s a gold-medal match and setting screens like his life depends on it? Yeah, he’s earned that GOAT title. And if you’re wondering how a 6’5″ defensive wizard became the secret sauce of an NBA contender, you’ve got to rewind to where it all began.
Which college did Alex Caruso attend?
Born and raised in College Station, Texas, Alex Caruso didn’t have to travel far to find the court that would shape his basketball journey. After graduating from high school, Caruso joined the Texas A&M Aggies, walking into Reed Arena like he already knew where the light switches were. Because in many ways, he did, as his father worked in the athletic department. But even if Alex could rely on connections, he chose not to.
He earned his minutes the hard way, laying the foundation for a career that would thrive on grind, instincts, and the kind of court awareness you can’t teach. College Station wasn’t a detour. It was the blueprint.
Alex Caruso NCAA stats
Before he became a superstar with a headband and hustle, Alex Caruso was the quiet backbone of a steadily rising Texas A&M squad. His college stats may not scream superstar, but they whisper something just as dangerous. Can you guess it? If not, it’s consistency, IQ, and a rare love for doing the dirty work. While numbers aren’t the complete story, they sure do drop some breadcrumbs worth following.
Season
Games Played (GP)
Games Started (GS)
Minutes Per Game (MPG)
Points Per Game (PPG)
Assists Per Game (APG)
Steals Per Game (SPG)
2012–13
33
17
24.7
5.5
3.4
1.8
2013–14
34
33
29.8
9.0
5.0
2.0
2014–15
33
33
31.5
9.1
5.5
2.1
2015–16
37
37
28.8
8.1
5.0
2.1
Career
137
120
28.7
8.0
4.7
2.0
Alex Caruso College Career
Over the course of 137 games, Alex Caruso stamped his name all over the Texas A&M record books. He averaged 8.0 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.02 steals per game, becoming the school’s all-time leader in both assists (649) and steals (276), passing Aggie legend David Edwards in the process. And no, this wasn’t some flash-in-the-pan freshman phenom. This was four full years of tape study, two-a-days, and evolution. Brick by brick, Caruso built himself into a player who saw the game seconds ahead and then acted on it.
And oh, did he grow! As a senior, Alex Caruso helped lead the Aggies to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, adding calm and confidence to every clutch possession. That season, he earned SEC All-Defensive Team and second-team All-SEC honors, a nod to his uncanny ability to anticipate plays two moves before they happened. Think chess, but with sneakers and shot clocks.
He wrapped it all up with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports management, which, given his on-court IQ, feels wildly appropriate. And if you think Caruso was just getting his diploma? His footsteps tell another story. He was already writing the thesis on how to become an elite NBA role player, so to speak.
And now? That college grinder has turned NBA Finals minutes into masterclasses. So next time you see Alex Caruso close out on a shooter, spin back on defense, and yell to rotate before the ball even moves, remember that it didn’t start in L.A., or Chicago, or Oklahoma. It started in College Station, Texas, where a wiry guard with vision and gut decided he was going to outwork everyone else in the gym. And that maybe his GOAT tag is well earned. Because maybe the stats didn’t pop. Maybe the scouts didn’t drool. But the tape never lies. And Alex Caruso? He’s been telling the truth for years.
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