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At Charlotte: The 49ers starting point guard, Harris is known for his all-out-effort, care of the ball and defensive intensity. He dives, he harrasses, he sprints and despite his frenetic pace, he is still able to play under control. He led the Atlantic 10 in assist-to-turnover ratio and had nearly as many steals (37) as turnovers (39). He's really fun to watch.
2007-08 SEASON
3.5 ppg; 1.7 rpg; 3.17 apg; .385 FG%; .464 3FG%; .703 FT%
The A-10 leader in assist-to-turnover ratio, he had a team-high 108 assists with only 39 turnovers (2.77 A-TO ratio) ... his numbers improved in A-10 games, passing out 46 assists with only 15 turnovers (3.07 A-TO) ... became fourth 49er in last six years to surpass 100 assists ... third on the team with 37 steals, giving him nearly as many steals (37) as turnovers (39) ... averaged 3.5 points while shooting .385 from the floor and .464 from three-point range (13-of-28)... scored in double figures twice: 10 vs. Georgia Tech (3-6 FG); 10 vs. Wake Forest (4-6 FG) ... high of 8 assists vs. Georgia Tech at Paradise Jam ... matched career-highs of 10 points, 8 assists and 4 steals vs. Georgia Tech and had 10 points, five assists and 4 steals vs. Wake Forest ...
At Hillsborough J.C.:
Spent one season as Hillsborough ... All-state in the Florida Junior College Athletic Association ... named to the FJCAA all-tournament team ... second in the state in assists .... averaged 9.6 points, 6.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 2.8 rebounds ... shot .387 from the floor and .644 from the line ... Hillsborough posted a 19-12 record and an 8-4 conference mark ... member of the 49ers' 13th-ranked recruiting class, which is the highest-ranked class in school history.
At Victory Christian:
Averaged 14.5 points and 7.0 assists with 3.0 steals as a senior ... played with current 49ers teammate Javarris Barnett as a junior and a senior.
Personal:
Born Nov. 13, 1986 .. parents are Levon R. Gilmore, Jr and Chandra Deneem Harris ... magoring in African American Studies ... joined the 49ers in the summer of 2007 with plans to be a walk-on, but was awarded the 49ers final scholarship in August, 2007.
Harris Up Close:
Harris keyed a defensive effort that created 271 steals and forced 574 turnovers, the most in over 15 years.
What is it about defense that makes you, personally, excel:
I think it's just heart, pride. I take pride in stopping my person every game.
When you're on the court, you dive on the floor, into the stands or over press rows.
What's going through your mind:
It's all for the team. By any means necessary. I do what I have to do. If it takes diving in the stands to grab momentum or if it gets my teammates excited by making a big play. It's all about team.
You look like you are having a lot of fun:
A lot of fun! A lot of people don't get this opportunity. I'm just thankful. That's why I smile so much -- I'm thankful for the opportunity to play.
Harris led the A-10 in assist-to-turnover ratio:
Considering your fast-paced style of play, is there anything special you do to keep those numbers down:
It's all the system and keeping care of the ball. Coach Moxley drills me everyday. It's my job to get people the ball in the right position -- and the more possessions we have without a turnover, the better.
Harris has hosted the school's TV show "The 49ers Insider":
You seem comfortable in front of a camera. Any broadcast career goals:
I actually do. I would love to be an ESPN analyst. I feel like I could do a good job. That's a career goal after basketball. I'd love to be an analyst.
On or off the court, you are a people person. Have you ever met a stranger:
No. Never. I feel comfortable talking with anybody on any level. You can bring someone's day up if you just open your mouth and talk to them.
Harris is a Charlotte native:
Who are some of your 49er favorites:
Eddie Basden. I really enjoyed watching him. He did everything. His defense. He could score. He was a leader. Curtis Withers. Brendan Plavich. Demon Brown. DeMarco Johnson -- I've followed Charlotte for a long time.
Harris's Career Stats: Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 34-30 30-78 .385 13-28 .464 45-64 .703 12- 58- 1.7 88-2 108 39 1 37 118- 3.5 A-10 Stats Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 16-15 14-35 .400 7-16 .438 14-22 .636 6- 24- 1.5 39-0 46 15 1 12 49- 3.1
