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Darren Harris

Forward
PAUL VI HS
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

17.2

Average Points (per game)

4.5

Average Rebounds (per game)

3.1

Average Assists (per game)

1.9

Average Steals (per game)
“Darren’s ability to score at all three levels is elite. He’s elevated his game in the biggest moments against the best competition. He’s one of the best shooters in the country and he’s added elements to his game this year that have made him a tremendous passer and defender.”
Glenn Farello
Head Coach - head coach of Paul VI High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-6, 195-pound senior forward led the Panthers to a 33-2 record and both the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I championship this past season. Harris averaged 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game and recorded 24 points and four rebounds in a 72-62 win over St. Anne’s-Belfield School in the VISAA state final. He’s ranked as the nation’s No. 45 recruit in the Class of 2024 by ESPN.

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Academic Achievement

Harris has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at Duke University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Harris has volunteered locally on behalf of the United Way of the National Capital Area and the Special Olympics. He has also donated his time to the Chantilly Youth Association and as a youth basketball coach.