Ivan Harris
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Ivan Harris is an American basketball player. He is a power forward
. He previously played pro ball in Finland
and for the Erie BayHawks
of the NBDL
. During his senior year at the Ohio State University
they were the runner ups in the 2007 NCAA Tournament
. He stands 6'7" and weighs 215 lbs. Harris is from Springfield, Ohio but attended high school at Oak Hill Academy
. He is known for his three point shooting.
in Finland, he averaged 12.7 points per game with 41.8% accuracy in 3 point shots. In Eurocup he scored 12.3 points per game with a good accuracy of 47.8% in 3 point shots.
His team won the regular season with a winning percentage of 77.3% and played against Tampereen Pyrintö in the playoffs.
He averages 15 points and 6 rebounds for the Erie Bayhawks
In college, Harris was nicknamed 'Microwave' for his "ability to get hot immediately."
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
. He previously played pro ball in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
and for the Erie BayHawks
Erie BayHawks
The Erie BayHawks are a 2008-09 expansion team in the NBA Development League. The team plays its home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania.The "BayHawks" name is a reference to Presque Isle Bay, on which the city of Erie lies...
of the NBDL
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
. During his senior year at the Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
they were the runner ups in the 2007 NCAA Tournament
2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 NCAA schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2006–07 basketball season...
. He stands 6'7" and weighs 215 lbs. Harris is from Springfield, Ohio but attended high school at Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy (Virginia)
Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, private Baptist-affiliated secondary school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States. Oak Hill's enrollment of approximately 150 students is 98% boarders, serving grades 8–12...
. He is known for his three point shooting.
Career stats
- Points Per Game: 6.17 (ESPN.com)
- Rebounds Per Game: 5
- Assists Per Game: 0.5
- 3 Point FG %: 40.0
Professional career
During the regular season of 2007-20082007-08 Korisliiga season
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in Finland, he averaged 12.7 points per game with 41.8% accuracy in 3 point shots. In Eurocup he scored 12.3 points per game with a good accuracy of 47.8% in 3 point shots.
His team won the regular season with a winning percentage of 77.3% and played against Tampereen Pyrintö in the playoffs.
He averages 15 points and 6 rebounds for the Erie Bayhawks
In college, Harris was nicknamed 'Microwave' for his "ability to get hot immediately."