Rufus D. Harris is a retired American professional basketball player. He was the America East Conference co-Player of the Year as a senior in 1979–80 while playing for the University of Maine. After graduating, Harris was selected in the 1980 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, although he never played in the National Basketball Association.[1] Instead, he carved a professional career in both the Continental Basketball Association and international leagues.[2] Harris played from 1980 to 1983 in the CBA, for the Maine Lumberjacks and Lancaster Lightning. In 88 CBA games he averaged 18.8 points per game.[3]
 Harris as a freshman at Maine | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | La Grange, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Framingham South (Framingham, Massachusetts) |
| College | Maine (1976–1980) |
| NBA draft | 1980: 5th round, 115th overall pick |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1982 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1982–1983 | Lancaster Lightning |
| 1986 | Magnolia Cheese Makers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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While playing for the Maine Black Bears between 1976–77 and 1979–80, Harris scored a still-standing school record 2,206 points.[4] His 718 total points and 25.6 per game average in 1979–80 are both single season records as well.[4]
Rufus is the nephew of Larry Garron, a well known former Boston Patriots running back.
Legal troubles
editOn December 6, 2016, Harris was arrested in Framingham, Massachusetts and charged with disorderly conduct after police say he danced in the middle of a busy intersection and was "yelling for no lawful purpose" as music played from his cell phone. After representing himself in court the case was reviewed and dismissed for $20 in court costs.[5]
Further reading
edit- Cushman, George (December 7, 1978), "Rufus Harris is key cog in Maine cage machinery", Bangor Daily News, p. 22, retrieved November 27, 2013
References
edit- ^ "1980 NBA Draft". basketball-reference.com. 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ Brown, Ron (February 13, 2007). "Harris a crowd-pleaser for Bears, Lumberjacks". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ 1983–84 CBA Official Guide, page 121
- ^ a b "2012–13 Maine Men's Basketball Media Guide" (Java). ISSUU. University of Maine. 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ Shaner, Bill. "Framingham: Man dances to his own tune". MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA. Retrieved 2018-06-06.