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'12 IN SG Gary Harris (Michigan State Verbal)

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Shooting guard
Fishers, Indiana
Hamilton Southeastern

Ht:6'4"
Wt:170 lbs
Class:2012 (High School)

Harris just recently picked up a tOSU offer....he hopes to visit tOSU soon.

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Harris' stock rising
Hamilton Southeastern star causes stir with 36-point game in losing cause
By Kyle Neddenriep
Posted: May 17, 2010

The world is changing for Gary Harris. A year ago, even less, he could have walked around anywhere he wanted in anonymity.

Not anymore. From the moment he stepped off the court after his first game Friday night at the Adidas May Classic, Harris was surrounded by reporters wanting to learn more about the 6-4 Hamilton Southeastern basketball standout.

College coaches can start calling in June. Might want to set that phone to vibrate, Gary.

"Right now, coaches are calling me about him," said Sean Bledsoe, his coach with the D3 Heat 2012. "I told him to wait and see what it's like when the coaches can call. It's going to be crazy."

Harris scored 36 points in his team's 84-82 to loss to the SYF Players in the 17-and-under bracket on Sunday morning. Despite the loss and early exit, there was probably no hotter name than Harris among the 219 teams in the tournament.

Harris, whose team was playing up a year in age, has offers from Butler, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Xavier. He is likely to pick up a few more once things heat up in July.

"The (attention) is part of it," he said. "If I keep doing what I'm doing, then it's a good thing. (Bledsoe) always asks me if I'm ready. At first I didn't know what he was talking about, but now I'm starting to see."

Harris is humble. The explosion of attention isn't likely to change his laid back demeanor.

"Everything with my game needs to get better," he said. "There's nothing that I feel like I'm perfect with or anything like that."

Harris' stock rising | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
 
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Q&A with Gary Harris at Adidas May Classic
I spoke with Gary Harris this past weekend at the Adidas May Classic. The 6'3 or 6'4 195 pound shooting guard (his words) updated me on the schools that are recruiting him, his chances of playing football in college, and much more. The interview is below.

Indy Hoops: How he would you describe your game?

Gary Harris: "I have a toughness to my game, I like to get to the basket, but when people back off I like to shoot my jump shot."

Hoops: How did your high school season go?

GH: "It was a good season. We only lost 4 games, and we thought we could have gone further, but I have no complaints."

Hoops: What are your goals for your high school team next year?

GH: "Just to keep improving and not take a step back from this year. We don't want to flame out as early."

Hoops: Who all has offered you scholarships so far?

GH: "I have ten offers so far. Illinois, Notre Dame, Xavier, IUPUI, Minnesota, Cincinnati, Indiana, Ohio State, Butler, and Vanderbilt."

Indy Hoops: Q&A with Gary Harris at Adidas May Classic
 
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2012 Intro: Hamilton Southeastern?s Gary Harris
by Alex Bozich in Recruiting | May 24th, 2010

In case you haven?t noticed, it?s a slow news time, so I figured I?d switch things up and begin profiling some of the 2012 recruits on Indiana?s radar. We?ll kick it off with Hamilton Southeastern guard Gary Harris, who might be the best prospect in the state in this loaded class.

The Essentials: 6-4, 195 lbs guard for Hamilton Southeastern and D3 Heat

The Schools: Butler, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, IUPUI, Miami (FL), Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Xavier have all offered scholarships. Florida, Louisville, Marquette, Michigan, Michigan State, Oregon State and West Virginia have shown interest.

The Numbers: 14 points and five rebounds as a sophomore for Hamilton Southeastern, which finished 17-4.

The Scout Says: ?Harris is more athletic than we?ve given credit for and he looked flat out explosive soaring for rebounds and dunks in the open court. He showed the full scoring package on Sunday, scoring off deep jumpers, mid-range pull-ups for drives to the rim.? ? Scout.com analyst Evan Daniels on Harris? play at the adidas May Classic.

2012 Intro: Hamilton Southeastern’s Gary Harris | Inside the Hall | An Indiana Hoosiers basketball blog

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Video interview...

http://www.courier-journal.com/sect...ry+Harris/46203188001/42498953001/86367863001
 
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Harris was at tOSU yesterday...

June 3, 2010
Harris and Patterson (2012s) with more visits lined up
Posted by Kyle Neddenriep

Hamilton Southeastern's Gary Harris (2012) will make an unofficial visit to Ohio State Friday after visiting Michigan and Michigan State Thursday with his teammate Jacobby Bledsoe.

Harris' mother, former Purdue standout Joy Holmes Harris, said her oldest son's rising stature as a prospect the last few weeks has been flattering, but she said the key is to keep from buying into it too much.

"He has a lot of people telling him he's doing a great job, but when he gets to college there are going to be a lot of players at that level or higher," she said. "You have to keep grounded and never be satisfied. You have to continue to make yourself better and push yourself to a higher level."

The 6-4 Harris has offers from Butler, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Xavier.

IndyStar.com | Recruiting Central | The Indianapolis Star
 
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Last Updated: June 10. 2010
Sam Webb: Recruiting
Indiana hoops star looking at MSU, U-M

Indiana has long been known as one country's basketball hotbeds, so when a prospect is revered as the best in the Hoosier State, it is truly an elite distinction. There is still much to be sorted out on the court over the next two seasons by members of that state's deep 2012 class, but Fishers (Ind.) Hamilton-Southeastern guard Gary Harris is thought by many pundits to be the prospect most worthy of the No. 1 spot.

Harris' 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals per game helped propel his Hamilton-Southeastern squad to a 17-4 record and a run to the state sectionals. At 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds, he bears many similarities to a current Michigan State Spartan.

"People say that with my explosiveness and stuff and because we're around the same height, I'm always compared to Durrell Summers," said Harris.

Outstanding athleticism is but one of Harris' defining traits. His tremendous versatility has also garnered a great deal of praise.

"A talented guard with impressive ball skills, Harris has the ability to play both guard spots," said ScoutHoops.com recruiting analyst Evan Daniels. "He's got a strong handle, sees the floor well and is a terrific passer. His shot looks solid and his range extends to the 3-point stripe."

Harris' game has really matured over the past year according to his AAU coach, former Cleveland State assistant Sean Bledsoe. Now his star pupil is punishing opponents on a regular basis.

"He plays like George Gervin," Bledsoe told Scout.com. "A few years ago, his main m.o. was that he could shoot the ball. Since last year in the summer the biggest improvement I've seen is his aggressiveness. Gary's always been strong, but he's figured out how to be tough now. Because he's tough, he does things on the court like a man. He really knows how to play."

Harris' scholarship tally certainly backs up that assertion. Though only a sophomore, he has already secured verbal offers from Butler, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, IUPUI, Miami, Michigan State, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon State and Xavier. Michigan appears poised to extend an invitation as well.

Despite his strong feelings for both Michigan and Michigan State, Harris claims no favorites. At the moment he is content to visit as many of his suitors as possible in order to accurately assess what they each have to offer.

"I think I'm going to do Notre Dame later this month," he said. "Notre Dame and Xavier. All the campuses are the same -- they just differ in the size and location. The real big difference is going to be the coaching staff and the relationships that we have with each other. There is no specific timeline (for determining the best fit) right now. I'm just trying to see what's best for me. When I find out what's best for me, I'll make a decision."

From The Detroit News: Indiana hoops star looking at MSU, U-M | detnews.com | The Detroit News
 
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Q&A: Gary Harris Collecting Offers
Published by Joe Stapleton
June 15, 2010

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Gary Harris is one of the top guards in the class of 2012. He has offers from Butler, Cincinatti, Illinois, Indiana, IUPUI, Miami (FL), Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Notre Dame Ohio State, Oregon State, Vanderbilt and Xavier. And today, he picked up an official offer from Michigan. Here?s some video of what he can do and my impression of him after watching him earlier this summer:

Whenever I talk about Harris, I have to remind myself not to drift into hyperbole, but it?s hard sometimes. He?s really, really good. He was the best player in the tournament in my opinion. One of the major reasons for that was his consistency. He didn?t just play well for a half before the other team figured him out. He didn?t just whup on all the bad teams. He carried a U16 D-3 Heat team that was playing up to a 17U championship. He had some help, but he was clearly the best player on the court in every game he played. The thing is, every team knew this, keyed on him, and still couldn?t stop him.

Here?s what Harris had to say:

Q&A: Gary Harris Collecting Offers | UM Hoops.com
 
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Harris develops talent inherited from former star: his mom
By Kyle Neddenriep
Posted: June 17, 2010

On the basketball courts in her hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, Joy Holmes was known as the "Mansfield Magnet." In high school, she had an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time on defense and turning those steals into easy points.
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Good genes: Joy Holmes Harris (above), who played in the pros, can no longer keep up with her son, Hamilton Southeastern's Gary Harris, on the basketball court. - Matt Kryger / The Star

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Solid defender: Gary Harris starts a fast break for Hamilton Southeastern in a game last season at Hinkle Fieldhouse. - Matt Kryger / The Star

Holmes -- now Joy Holmes Harris -- sees some of those same attributes in her son Gary Harris, who will be a junior at Hamilton Southeastern and whose college recruitment has hit full throttle this spring.

"I see some similarities in our games," said Holmes Harris, a former WNBA player who was a Kodak All-American as a senior at Purdue in 1991 and named the Big Ten's women's co-Athlete of the Year. "But he's a whole lot better as an all-around player than I was at his age. I probably had two assists my entire career, but he's really good at getting his teammates involved."

The accolades are piling up from the outside. Holmes Harris stops short of giving her oldest of three sons too much credit. She has been through the recruiting game as a player and assistant college coach -- though, she acknowledges, not to this extent -- and knows the flattery ends once you get to college.

Her message to Gary: Keep working, keep improving. The rest will take care of itself.

"He has a lot of people telling him he's doing a great job, but when he gets to college, there are going to be a lot of players at that level or higher," said Holmes Harris, whose coaching career includes a stint at IUPUI. "You have to keep grounded and never be satisfied. You have to continue to make yourself better and push yourself to a higher level."

Harris develops talent inherited from former star: his mom | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
 
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I have been curious for a while as to why he was not a Purdue lean since his mother had gone to school there but now that I see that she grew up in Ohio explains quite a bit why Ohio State has a pretty good shot at him.

"I see some similarities in our games," said Holmes Harris, a former WNBA player who was a Kodak All-American as a senior at Purdue
 
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Gary Harris, Hamilton Southeastern (IN): Gary showed a complete game this weekend, knocking down jump shots when given space, but going to the rim for buckets too. In a game against Mac Irvin Fire he hit five 3-pointers, and knocked down several mid-range jumpers on his way to a 28-point performance. In a game against the Rockford Ambassadors, Harris attacked the defense primarily off the dribble, scoring 22 points. Perhaps what was most impressive about Gary was his willingness to get after it on the defensive end of the court. He racked up several steals in all his games, and used his length to impact the glass and block a couple shots. There really wasn?t much Gary didn?t do in Merrillville, showing off athleticism, ball-handling, smooth shooting touch, and game changing defense. Something to keep in mind is that he?s doing this all while still recovering from an ankle injury.

IU targets strong at end of season showdown | Inside the Hall | An Indiana Hoosiers basketball blog
 
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