Every team needs that one player who can simply do a bit of everything on the court. A few years ago you might remember that player in the Carrier Dome who donned number 11. Paul Harris is the former Syracuse player that I speak of. Harris enjoyed a solid career at Syracuse putting up good numbers. The "bit of everything" player that he was reflected in his stats. In his last two seasons at Syracuse he averaged at least 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. In 2008 he was All-Big East second team. He was definitely one of those guys Jim Boeheim loved to have on his team.
So the question is, what is Paul Harris doing now? He finds himself playing professionally for the Maine Red Claws of the National Basketball Developmental League, which is the minor league of sorts for the NBA. Naturally Harris continues to do it all regardless of where he plays. This season in 16 games thus far he is averaging 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. His season has been full of bright spots, but none better than December 18th against the Erie BayHawks. In this game Harris was able to get to the line 17 times and with the "do it all" attitude nearly had a triple double. He shot 9-15 from the field and ended the game with 30 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists. If anyone thought that was a fluke he ended the next game with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists. All this just reaffirms his "bit of everything" style.
Harris continues to work hard at taking the next step to get into the NBA. Check back with Syracuse Pros for updates throughout the D-League season!
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