Point guard Amir Harris' stock continues to rise this winter

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The point guard market becomes slimmer by the week, but Amir Harris might be the greatest beneficiary of that thanks to his tangibles and improved skill set. A 6-foot-5 playmaker who was originally committed to Rhode Island, Harris tracks as one of the top point guard prospects this winter, someone that is beginning to see a slew of high-major programs enter the mix.

While offers are in from Delaware, James Madison, Towson and Temple, Harris told Rivals that Oklahoma State, USC, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia Tech - though they have not offered - remain in close contact.

In no rush to make a college decision, the Saint James School (Md.) product remains in the waiting stages for the power league schools to offer.

“I think it is just the season is going on, their season and my season, so things happen. But I am just going to keep playing my game and see what happens,” he said before discussing the reasoning behind his fall decommitment. “I just didn’t feel like it was the right fit for me. I am more mature now, and I just didn’t feel like it was the right fit at the end of the day.”

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Oklahoma State: “They just say that they like the way that I push the ball and how I would fit their system and they are looking for a point guard. So there are a lot of good things that I am hearing from them.”

Maryland: “They sound good to me. Coach Bino (Ranson), he has really been with me since last year and talking with me and he just likes the way that I play, defend and my versatility.”

Virginia Tech: “I have talked to them a couple of times. They have been up to see me a few times for games and workouts. It is nice hearing from them and I am just going to keep doing what I do.”

(On Justin Robinson, former St. James School and current Virginia Tech standout): “I think that it would be a great opportunity for me having someone that is there that I can talk to and be able to help me along the way."

Harris is primed to see a handful of high-major programs enter the mix, as a commitment is not expected for the next several weeks. “I haven’t narrowed it down to any schools yet. I just wanted to remain focused on the season and be open to everyone,” he said. “I just want the right fit, a great place to be, high academic standards and a place that will make me better."

Shooting the basketball remains the primary deficiency with Harris, and that has scared a few college programs from pursuing him. However, the 6-foot-5 senior remains as valuable as ever, thanks to his tremendous playmaking skills, multi-positional defensive abilities, energy that he brings to the floor and his competitive approach.

Picking a leader out from the pack of pursuers is a bit difficult right now for Harris, as the new few weeks should greatly change the face of his recruitment. It is only a matter of time before the power conference programs come calling with an offer and once one does, a domino effect could be put into place, thus making Harris one of the more desirable prospects remaining from the 2018 class.