He Knows One Speed - Fast
As the four-part series introducing Razorback Basketball’s top-25 recruiting class carries on, the second portion continues with New Mexico transfer Jalen Harris.
The Wilson, North Carolina, native saw solid playing time during his freshman season for the Lobos, averaging 20.6 minutes per game. Playing in all 31 contests and recording 18 starts, the pass-first guard averaged 4.5 points and 2.3 assists per game.
Modeling his game after NBA player John Wall, Harris played on Team Wall in the AAU circuit. He also played high school ball at Word of God Christian Academy, the same high school that produced the four-time NBA All-Star.
Harris has shown he can create on offense and be a major disruption for the ball handler on defense with his quick hands. Recording a steal in 17 games as a freshman, Harris finished second for New Mexico with 25 takeaways, including a career-high three steals in two different contests.
Despite being 6-2, 156, Harris is not afraid to challenge post players and use his quickness to elude defenders. He is explosive off the dribble and has the ability to disrupt the defense.
Basket by freshman Jalen Harris! Lobos lead at the half 35-28 during The Pit’s 50th anniversary celebration #GoLobos pic.twitter.com/Ga6CUpi7pl
— New Mexico Lobos (@UNMLOBOS) December 1, 2016
👏 Jalen Harris with the floater!
Lobos lead 11-9 with 14 min. in the first half. @UNMHoops #golobos pic.twitter.com/2gL18hQYqk— New Mexico Lobos (@UNMLOBOS) January 25, 2017
Look at the skill level here. #Different #Freshman pic.twitter.com/7050B31L7t
— The LoboLair (@TheLoboLair) January 19, 2017
“Jalen has good vision, quickness, the ability to score and make players around him better,” said Anderson.
Harris will redshirt during the 2017-18 season due to the transfer rule, but will have three years of eligibility beginning in the 2018-19 season.
