Jeremy Harris (basketball) explained

Jeremy Harris
Position:Shooting guard / small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:185
League:Swedish Basketball League
Team:Borås Basket
Birth Date:10 September 1996
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
High School:Walter H. Page
(Greensboro, North Carolina)
College:
Draft Year:2019
Career Start:2019
Years1:2019–2020
Team1:Atomerőmű SE
Years2:2020–present
Team2:Borås Basket
Highlights:

Jeremy Tyler Harris (born September 10, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Borås Basket of the Swedish Basketball League. He played college basketball Buffalo Bulls of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).[1]

High school career

As a senior at Page High School, Harris led the team to the 2014 NCHSAA 4-A state tournament.[2] Harris was the No. 8-rated prep player in North Carolina coming out of high school.

College career

He competed for two seasons at Gulf Coast State College. In his freshman season at Gulf Coast, he averaged 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.[3] As a sophomore, Harris posted 18.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.[4]

After his sophomore season, Harris committed to play for Buffalo over Texas Tech because he liked the coaching style. Harris had 22 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in an 83–69 victory over Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball on January 23, 2018.[5] He scored a career-high 27 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out three assists in a March 8 win over Central Michigan. As a junior, Harris averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds. 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 42 percent behind the arc.[6] He was named to the Second-team All-Mid-American Conference at the conclusion of his junior season.[7] Harris led the Bulls to an 89–68 upset over the fourth-seeded Arizona in the NCAA Tournament, contributing 23 points and seven rebounds.[2] As a senior, Harris averaged 14 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, helping the Bulls to their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance. He was named the Mid-American Conference tournament Most Valuable Player.[8]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Harris signed with Atomerőmű SE of the NB I/A.[9] He averaged 6.8 points per game in his rookie season. On August 2, 2020, Harris signed with Borås Basket in Sweden.[10]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| Buffalo| 36 || 36 || 33.3 || .471 || .418 || .787 || 5.9 || 2.1 || 1.0 || .7 || 15.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Buffalo| 36 || 36 || 31.2 || .418 || .270 || .724 || 6.2 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .7 || 14.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 72 || 72 || 32.2 || .444 || .342 || .755 || 6.0 || 2.6 || 1.1 || .7 || 14.8

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremy Harris. Buffalo Bulls. April 28, 2018.
  2. News: Mills. Jeff. Greensboro's Jeremy Harris leads Buffalo to upset win over Arizona in NCAA Tournament. May 4, 2018. Greensboro News & Record. March 16, 2018.
  3. News: Kent. Dustin. 11 Gulf Coast athletes sign LOI. May 4, 2018. Panama City News Herald. November 9, 2016.
  4. News: Petruccelli. Daniel. Replace and reload: A preview of the upcoming men's basketball season. May 4, 2018. Buffalo Spectrum. November 9, 2017.
  5. News: Buffalo wins 8th straight, tops Eastern Michigan 83-69. May 4, 2018. ESPN. Associated Press. January 23, 2018.
  6. News: Gaughan. Mark. Jeremy Harris is Mr. Versatility in leading UB to MAC semifinals. May 4, 2018. The Buffalo News. March 8, 2018.
  7. Web site: MAC Announces Men's All-MAC, All-Freshman & All-Defensive Teams. Mid-American Conference. May 4, 2018.
  8. News: Callari . Jenna . Former UB player Jeremy Harris signs pro basketball contract overseas . August 2, 2020 . WKBW . July 18, 2019.
  9. Web site: Skerletic. Dario. Atomeromu signs rookie Jeremy Harris. Sportando. July 16, 2019. July 16, 2019.
  10. Web site: Jeremy Harris signs with Boras Basket . Sportando . August 2, 2020 . August 2, 2020.