Prospect Watch: Anthony Harris (2017)
Class of 2017 guard Anthony Harris of McCluer has enjoyed moderate success in the past two seasons as an undersized shooting guard for the Comets. Heading into the 2016-17 season, the Comets were in need of a point guard after…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2017 guard Anthony Harris of McCluer has enjoyed moderate success in the past two seasons as an undersized shooting guard for the Comets.
Heading into the 2016-17 season, the Comets were in need of a point guard after the transfer of standout Ryan Warren-Hogue to Northwest Academy. The 5’11” Harris stepped into the vacant position and has gradually improved and become an impact player for a surging Comets team that is currently on a seven-game winning streak.
“My coaches have been working hard with me,” Harris said. “By putting me at point guard, I could get ready for the next level.”
Throughout the season, Harris has made the transition from a scorer to a guard who can facilitate and get his teammates involved. He has made himself into an excellent prospect. Several junior college programs have been in contact with him.
“The big difference is that I have to get my teammates involved first instead of looking to score,” Harris said. “It’s been fun because I’ve been waiting to do it. I just try to do the best I can.”
When it comes to getting buckets, Harris is quite capable of putting the ball in the basket when he needs to. He displayed his scoring prowess last week when he scored 52 points in McCluer’s two victories over Pattonville and rival McCluer North. He scored a career-high 35 points in a 76-68 victory over Pattonville. He followed that up with 17 points in a 59-52 win over McCluer North.
As the season has progressed, Harris has learned the delicate balance of facilitating and getting the ball to his teammates and also looking to find his own shots. When he does that, he has the ability to break down defenders off the dribble and make pull up jumpers. He is also excellent in the transition game.
“I feel I can score any time I want, but running the team and getting my teammates the ball is more important,” Harris said. “I know when I do that, it will open up things for me.”
With the current seven-game winning streak, the Comets are now at 15-7. They also have an upset victory over Sikeston, which was ranked No. 1 in Class 4 at the time.