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Multiple programs reaching out to former West Virginia guard Eron Harris

Eron Harris

West Virginia’s Eron Harris (10) drives past Duquesne’s Jerry Jones (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia won 96-83. (AP Photo/Andrew Ferguson)

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When sophomore guard Eron Harris made the decision to leave the West Virginia program shortly after the end of the 2013-14 season, the move came as a surprise to some. Having averaged 17.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, Harris was a Honorable Mention All-Big 12 selection on a team that won 17 games and reached the Postseason NIT.

Given the production Harris, a native of Indianapolis, is a popular player amongst Division I transfers as evidenced by some of the schools who have reached out to him. In a story written by Kyle Neddenriep of the Indianapolis Star programs such as Butler, Indiana, Purdue and Kentucky have contacted Harris since he’s received his release from West Virginia.

Other programs include Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, New Mexico, Notre Dame, Ohio State and UCLA.

Also of note in the story are the words of his father, who noted that program fit is more important than location despite the fact that Eron stated his desire to play closer to home when it was announced that he was leaving West Virginia. .

“We respected (West Virginia coach Bob Huggins’) coaching style but it probably wasn’t the best fit,” Eric Harris said. “Looking for that right fit as far as a coach goes is probably the biggest thing.”

“The fit is more important that the location (of the school),” Harris said. “Eron is used to seeing his brothers and family more than he has the past couple years. But if he has to go to New York or California to find the right fit, then that’s what he’ll do.”

With the elder Harris also noting that they have not planned any visits, the recruitment of Eron will be something to keep an eye on this spring. He’ll have two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out the 2014-15 season per NCAA transfer rules.

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