De'Vion Harmon

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De'Vion Harmon
De'Vion Harmon (cropped).jpg
Harmon with Texas Tech in 2022
No. 23–Westchester Knicks
Position Point guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2001-01-22) January 22, 2001 (age 22)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school John H. Guyer
(Denton, Texas)
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–present Westchester Knicks
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
FIBA Under-17 World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Argentina Team
FIBA Americas U16 Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Argentina Team

De'Vion Harmon (born January 22, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Oregon Ducks and the Oklahoma Sooners.

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High school career

Harmon attended John H. Guyer High School in Denton, Texas. He played alongside his childhood friend Jalen Wilson. [1] As a freshman, he averaged 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game to help his team to a 30–3 record, a District 6-6A title and the area finals. As a sophomore, he averaged 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game to help his team to a 25–6 record, a District 6-6A title and the Bi-District finals. As a junior, he averaged 15.7 points, 5.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game. As a senior, he averaged 20.3 points, five assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. Harmon was a three-time Texas District 6A co-MVP during his career. [2] He was selected to play in the Nike Hoop Summit. [3] He committed to playing college basketball for Oklahoma over offers from Baylor, Marquette, Oklahoma State and Texas. [4]

College career

On November 5, 2019, Harmon made his college debut, scoring a freshman season-high 23 points in an 85–67 win over UTSA. [5] As a freshman, he averaged 7.4 points per game. [6] On January 23, 2021, Harmon scored 22 points in a 75–68 upset win over ninth-ranked Kansas. [7] As a sophomore, he averaged 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game, earning All-Big 12 honorable mention. [8] After the season, Harmon transferred to Oregon. [9] As a junior, he averaged 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 31.5 minutes per game. Following the season, he transferred to Texas Tech. [10]

Professional career

Westchester Knicks (2023–present)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Harmon was named to the opening night roster for the Westchester Knicks on November 9, 2023. [11]

National team career

Harmon represented the United States at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship, where he averaged 11.8 points and helped his team win a gold medal. [12] At the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, he won another gold medal, averaging 13.1 points and 3.4 assists per game. [13]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Oklahoma 312228.4.364.343.7001.82.01.1.17.4
2020–21 Oklahoma 252331.9.477.330.7323.42.01.1.012.9
2021–22 Oregon 353431.4.415.367.7342.62.11.3.110.8
Career917930.5.422.349.7232.22.01.2.110.2

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References

  1. ↑ Hoover, John E. (January 9, 2021). "Best friends, Big 12 rivals: Oklahoma's De'Vion Harmon, Kansas' Jalen Wilson clash today". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  2. ↑ Bitterman, Abby (December 8, 2019). "'He is Mr. Denton': Sooners guard De'Vion Harmon a 'role model' to many in North Texas community". The Oklahoman . Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  3. ↑ Blockus, Gary R. (March 4, 2019). "Community, Hoops Go Hand in Hand for Nike Hoop Summit Guard De'Vion Harmon". USA Basketball . Red Line Editorial. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  4. ↑ Daniels, Evan (November 3, 2017). "Top 50 2019 guard De'Vion Harmon commits to Oklahoma". 247Sports . Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  5. ↑ Buettner, Joe (December 3, 2020). "OU men's basketball: De'Vion Harmon keys in on mental growth over long break". The Norman Transcript . Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ Curtright, Austin (December 9, 2020). "'Make sure you be you': How OU's De'Vion Harmon rebuilt his game with help from Buddy Hield, others after humbling freshman year". The Oklahoma Daily . Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  7. ↑ Bailey, Eric (January 24, 2021). "De'Vion Harmon's explosiveness, passion masked heavy heart in OU's upset win over Kansas". Tulsa World . Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  8. ↑ Curtright, Austin (March 8, 2021). "OU basketball: Sooner guard De'Vion Harmon named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention". The Oklahoma Daily . Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  9. ↑ Branham, Travis (April 23, 2021). "Oklahoma transfer De'Vion Harmon commits to Oregon". 247Sports . Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  10. ↑ Crepea, James (April 28, 2022). "Former Oregon men's basketball guard De'Vion Harmon commits to transfer to Texas Tech". The Oregonian . Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2023-24 Official Roster". NBA.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
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