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Player Preview: Elias Harris
Written by JRillie   
Monday, 09 November 2009 07:29


Next up in our preview series is freshman Elias Harris.

Harris is a 6'8" forward who will undoubtedly be a vital addition to the Bulldogs this season.  Harris is a high energy guy who will provide rebounding and defense to a somewhat shallow Gonzaga frontline.  Harris has a more advanced skillset than most incoming freshmen due to his experience playing in his native Germany.

Over the last four seasons Harris has played in the German ProB third division,  somehow maintaining his amateur status.  Last season, Elias averaged nearly 21 points per game and pulled down just over 9 rebounds per contest.  In addition to his regular season play, Elias also was selected to be a member of the senior German national team.  Harris had limited minutes and scored only 13 points in six games against the high level competition at the FIBA European Championships.  Regardless, the experience he gained playing on a world stage will only help his development at Gonzaga.

This season Harris should be a pleasant surprise for the Zags.  His ability to score in the paint and attack the rim will help open up the floor for shooters like Bouldin and Gray.  Harris has superior athleticism but may struggle against elite competition with his ball-handling and questionable mid-range and outside shooting ability.

Look for a lot of excitement out of Harris as he will be a major contributor this season and into the future.



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