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Paul Harris (basketball)

Paul Harris (born October 15, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for Syracuse University.

Paul Harris
Personal information
Born (1986-10-15) October 15, 1986 (age 38)
Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeSyracuse (2006–2009)
NBA draft2009: undrafted
Playing career2009–2021
PositionSmall forward
Number14
Career history
2010–2011Maine Red Claws
2011Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
2011–2012Maine Red Claws
2012Iowa Energy
2012Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
2012–2013Iowa Energy
2013–2014SLUC Nancy
2014Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
2014Royal Halı Gaziantep
2014–2015BCM Gravelines
2015–2016Uşak Sportif
2016Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
2016–2017Vanoli Cremona
2017–2018Trabzonspor
2018–2019Le Portel
2021Samsunspor
2021Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
Career highlights and awards

High school

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Harris led Niagara Falls High School to the 2005 New York State Class AA Championship averaging 19.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. He was recognized as the tournament MVP after scoring 19 points, along with eight rebounds and four assists in the championship game, overcoming a broken thumb in his shooting hand in the process.

Harris was named first-team all-state in 2005 as Niagara Falls finished 28–1 and third in the national USA Today rankings. He scored 24 points to lead the West to a 110–77 victory against the East in the 2005 Niagara PAL/ACE Showcase game in April and had 16 points for the Black Jerseys in the 2006 Jordan All-American Classic.[1]

Harris found himself in trouble off the court, however, facing minor drug and domestic violence charges for which he spent 13 days in jail.[2]

Harris transferred to Notre Dame Prep in Massachusetts. While at Notre Dame Prep, Harris scored 31 points against Northfield Mount Herman, 26 points and 14 rebounds versus Blair Academy and 25 points against Winchendon School. He was a second-team member of the 2006 All-USA squad selected by USA Today.[1] He played with a number of well-known players while in high school, including future Syracuse teammate Jonny Flynn, Michael Beasley and Lazar Hayward.

In 2009 as The Buffalo News celebrated 50 years of All-Western New York (WNY) basketball selections, Harris, who was twice an All-WNY first team selection was named to the All-time All-WNY team along with Curtis Aiken, Christian Laettner, Bob Lanier and Mel Montgomery.[3][4]

Team USA

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Harris was a member of the USA Basketball Youth Development Festival squad that captured the gold medal at the 2005 International Sports Invitational. Harris tallied 28 points in the gold-medal game and led the seven-team field in rebounding average (9.0) and ranked fifth in scoring average (16.8).[1]

The following year, Harris played in the 2006 Nike Hoop Summit game between the USA Junior Select Team and the World Select Team. He had a team-high seven rebounds and six assists, as well as six points in the 109–91 victory.[1]

College

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2006–07

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Harris was named the 2006–07 Big East preseason Rookie of the Year, and made his Syracuse University debut in an exhibition victory against Bryant University on November 1. In his first six games, Harris averaged 12.0 points and 8.3 rebounds. He finished the season averaging 8.6 points and 7.1 rebounds. At the end of the season, Harris was selected to the Big East All Rookie Team.[5]

2007–08

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Harris improved his statistics across the board during his sophomore campaign and was rewarded with second-team All Big East honors.[6] He averaged 14.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. His shooting touch improved tremendously as his field goal percentage and free throw shooting increased 3.6 and 4.9 percentage points respectively. His mid/long range game appeared much more polished; Harris saw his 3-point percentage skyrocket from 5% to a respectable 32.4%.[7]

2008–09

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In his final season at Syracuse, Harris averaged 12 points and led the team with 8.1 rebounds.[8]

On December 30, 2008, Harris injured his finger against Seton Hall and needed six stitches. He missed the following game against South Florida.[9] In Syracuse's 127–117 win against Connecticut in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament on March 12, 2009, Harris played 56 minutes, scored 29 points and grabbed 22 rebounds.[10]

Professional career

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After the conclusion of the 2008–09 season, Harris declared himself eligible for the 2009 NBA draft.[11] He was not drafted, but played alongside Jonny Flynn as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves' summer league team.[12] After not being offered a spot on the Timberwolves' preseason roster, the Utah Jazz invited Harris to attend their preseason training camp.[13] However, Harris injured his ankle the week before camp began and didn't heal in time to participate and was then waived by the Jazz on October 22.[14]

On November 5, 2009, Harris was drafted by the Maine Red Claws with the eighth overall pick of the 2009 NBA Development League Draft.[15] However, Harris didn't attend camp, instead opting for season ending ankle surgery.[16]

Harris joined the Utah Jazz for the 2010 Orlando Pro Summer League. On October 30, 2010, he was re-acquired by the Red Claws. In January 2011, Harris, citing a lack of playing time with the Red Claws, left the team and accepted an offer to join the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association.[17] The Tropang Texters won the 2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup 4–2 over the Barangay Ginebra Kings.

In November 2011, he was again re-acquired by the Red Claws. On February 29, 2012, he was waived by the Red Claws. On March 27, 2012, he was acquired by the Iowa Energy. However, on April 12, his contract was terminated by the Energy. In December 2012, Harris was re-acquired by the Iowa Energy.

In August 2013, he signed a one-year contract with SLUC Nancy Basket of France.

On June 3, 2014, he signed to play as an import for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters for the third time of the PBA.[18]

On June 12, 2014, he signed with Royal Halı Gaziantep of Turkey.[19] On December 23, 2014, he left Gaziantep and signed with BCM Gravelines of the French LNB Pro A.[20]

On June 1, 2015, Harris signed with Uşak Sportif of the Turkish Basketball League for the 2015–16 season.[21]

In June 2016, Harris signed with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippines, marking his fourth time to play in the country. He replaced Drew Crawford, who backed out at the last minute.[22] However, he only played one game against GlobalPort after he suffered a hypextended thumb open fracture during the third quarter.[23]

Harris signed with the Italian team Vanoli Cremona on November 9, 2016.[24]

In 2021, Harris signed with Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the PBA.[25][26] In his first game with the Fuel Masters, he recorded 24 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists in a 103–100 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip.[27]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Paul Harris Profile". SUAthletics.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 28, 2007.
  2. ^ Gelb, Matt (November 8, 2006). "The Fresh Man: After a tumultuous road to Syracuse, Paul Harris is embracing college, stardom and fatherhood in a quest to reshape his image". The Daily Orange. Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved November 19, 2007.
  3. ^ McShea, Keith (March 7, 2009). "All-time All-WNY team: How'd we do?". The Buffalo News. ProQuest 381940241. Retrieved February 9, 2024. First team Curtis Aiken, Bennett 1981-82, '82-83 Paul Harris, Niagara Falls, 2003-04, '04-05 Christian Laettner, Nichols 1986-87, '87-88 Bob Lanier, Bennett 1965-66 Mel Montgomery, Kensington 1969-70, '70-71
  4. ^ McShea, Keith (March 7, 2009). "WNY's all-time high school basketball team". McClatchy-Tribune Business News. ProQuest 464904948. Retrieved February 9, 2024. Our staff has been banging under the boards for more than a month, picking our all-decade teams as we built toward this point, the final shot of our celebration of the 50th anniversary of All-WNY basketball. . .There were letters, e-mails, voice mails, blog comments and phone calls. There were opinions from coaches, teammates, fathers, brothers, sons and of course fans.
  5. ^ "All-BIG EAST Orange: Nichols, Devendorf, Harris". SUAthletics.com. March 5, 2007. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved August 28, 2007.
  6. ^ Archived 20 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Paul Harris Stats, Bio – ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  8. ^ "NCAA College Basketball Players – NCAA Basketball – ESPN". Espn.go.com. January 1, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2013.[dead link]
  9. ^ "Syracuse's Paul Harris tears open ring finger; early indications are he's OK | syracuse.com". Blog.syracuse.com. December 30, 2008. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  10. ^ "Syracuse Orange vs. Connecticut Huskies – Box Score – March 12, 2009 – ESPN". Espn.go.com. March 12, 2009. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  11. ^ Waters, Mike (April 9, 2009). "Syracuse's Jonny Flynn, Eric Devendorf and Paul Harris will enter the NBA draft". Blog.syracuse.com. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
  12. ^ "Wolves Announce 2009 Vegas Summer League Roster". Nba.com. Retrieved July 6, 2009.
  13. ^ Bronstein, Jonah (September 9, 2009). "BASKETBALL: Paul Harris invited to Utah Jazz training camp". Niagara Gazette. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  14. ^ Genessy, Jody (October 22, 2009). "Utah Jazz: More cuts; Brewer bothered by back; Korver gets second opinion". Deseret News. Archived from the original on October 25, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  15. ^ "Maine Red Claws select Paul Harris with No. 8 pick in NBDL draft | syracuse.com". Blog.syracuse.com. November 5, 2009. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  16. ^ Bronstein, Jonah. "BASKETBALL: Paul Harris' D-League debut delayed » Sports". Niagara Gazette. Archived from the original on November 24, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  17. ^ Bronstein, Jonah. "Paul Harris leaving D-League team to play in Philippines » Sports". Niagara Gazette. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  18. ^ "Paul Harris returns to Talk 'N Text as Rodney Carney makes quick exit | PBA | SPIN.PH". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  19. ^ Gaziantep announces Paul Harris Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  20. ^ Gravelines-Dunkerque signs JK Edwards and Paul Harris Archived December 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ D'Angelo Harrison and Paul Harris move to Usak Sportif Archived August 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  22. ^ Former TNT import Paul Harris being eyed by Brgy. Ginebra as Drew Crawford backs out Archived September 10, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  23. ^ Ginebra taps Justin Brownlee as replacement import for injured Paul Harris Archived September 11, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, Karlo Sacamos, spin.ph, July 18, 2016
  24. ^ "L'ala piccola Paul Harris è un giocatore della Vanoli Basket" (in Italian). Vanolibasket.com. November 9, 2016. Archived from the original on November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  25. ^ Henson, Joaquin (December 3, 2021). "PBA imports all accounted for". PhilStar.com. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  26. ^ Yumol, David (November 5, 2021). "Harris, McDaniels, 3 others complete PBA import cast". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  27. ^ "Terrafirma Dyip 100 – Phoenix 103". EuroBasket.com. December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
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