Reporter: Tim Floyd Signs Former 4 Star Center Rashanti Harris
by Adrian Mac on Apr 19, 2010 12:07 AM MDT
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Memphis Commercial Appeal writer Dan Wolken is reporting, via Twitter, that former Georgia State signee Rashanti Harris has decided to play for Tim Floyd at UTEP. Harris was the #26 ranked recruit in the nation (Rivals, #37 ESPN) in 2009 before shockingly signing with Georgia State despite having offers from Ole Miss, Memphis, and Mississippi State. He's a 6'8, 238 lb. forward/center.
Harris didn't play for Georgia State in 2009-2010 because he couldn't become academically eligible. Harris was regarded as the highest regarded recruit to ever sign with Georgia State.
Harris was the 2008 Mr. Basketball in Mississippi as he led New Hope High School to the Class 4A state title. He averaged 19.7 points, 15 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots while shooting 65 percent from the floor.
Wolken has also posted, via Twitter, that Harris' signing was related to UTEP hiring William Small. Small, from what I have found, was the lead recruiter at Georgia State and signed Harris to play there originally. I have not been able to find any confirmation that Small has joined Floyd's staff or that he has accepted an administrative job with the Miners.
I couldn't find a lot of video on Harris, but I did find this. Enjoy.
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ur da man mac
I’m starting to come here first for any miner breaking news—ep times can’t hang with u…
by MinerManiax on Apr 19, 2010 12:25 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
this is most true. This William Small guy sounds like he’s going places if he convinced a good player to go to Georgia State instead of Memphis. I wonder if now UTEP will become a launching pad for assistants.
by Joachim Schalk on Apr 19, 2010 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Thanks!
I’m anxious to see what Small can do. At Georgia State, he signed two 3 Star and one 4 star recruit. At Georgia State in the CAA! He recruits the south incredibly well and could help UTEP preserve ties established with Tony Barbee there. It sounds like a win all the way around.
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Nice pickup by Floyd
Hope Harris has or gets academics in order. Also hope this doesn’t mean Moultrie is leaving, either way nice start for floyd.
by LaOnda on Apr 19, 2010 4:15 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
There are tons of Arnett rumors out there right now
But, I don’t want to get too far into those until I hear it from someone I know would know the truth or until someone affiliated with a news organization publishes it. I don’t see where Arnett would go. Transferring it out of the question. Why sit out a year when you could be playing for an NBA coach at UTEP?
The deadline to enter the NBA draft (or test the waters) is April 26th. From what I have read, he is not projected to be drafted by a pro team. Now, if a team gives him a second round promise, I could see him declaring, but I doubt he would get one in this draft (way too deep).
So, unless he is anxious to play in front of 435 people in the D-League or move to the Ukraine, I don’t see why he wouldn’t come back to UTEP, work hard, and hope to land somewhere in the second round next year. We’ll see. As soon as I get something concrete, I’ll post it.
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Great points!
Believe me Moultrie would do himself an injustice if he declares for the draft. Why wouldn’t he want to sacrifice one more year under a coach that knows the ins and outs of the NBA and play in a pro-style offense (which we all know his offensive game needs some fine tuning). I am a big fan of arnett and I thought he was going to have a break out year this past season. Unfortunately it didn’t work out that way and some of that could be attributed to DC, but it just didn’t seem that AM was playing loose and having a good time. I hate to say it but if we get last years version of AM, I almost hope he declares (or transfers). I hope he comes to his senses and stays so we can see his true potential.
by LaOnda on Apr 19, 2010 12:38 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
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