Claudell Harris
| No. 3 – Vilpas Vikings | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | Korisliiga |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 1, 2002 Hahnville, LA |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hahnville High School |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025-present | Vilpas Vikings |
Claudell Harris Jr (born October 1, 2002) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Charleston Southern University, Boston College, and Mississippi State University.
Early life and high school
[edit]Harris attended Hahnville High School. As a senior, he was a 2021 First Team All-State selection by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. He averaged nearly 21 points per game during his final season and earned a 7-5A District MVP honors. He holds the Hahnville High School record, scoring 22 points in a single quarter.[1]
During high school, Harris joined an AAU team based in Atlanta that was run by one of his dad's friends. While competing in a tournament, he was noticed by former Charleston Southern head coach Barclay Radebaugh.[2]
College career
[edit]Charleston Southern University (2021-2023)
[edit]On December 13, 2020, Harris signed his letter of intent with Charleston Southern University during the early signing period.[3]
On March 1, 2022, Harris was named to the 2021-2022 All-Big South All-Freshman Team.[4]
On January 16, 2024, he was named Big South Player of the Week after having two 30-point games.[5] On February 28, 2023, Harris was named to the 2022-2023 All-Big South Team as a Second Team selection.[6]
Boston College (2023-2024)
[edit]In April 2023, Harris committed to Boston College. He was the first acquisition for head coach Earl Grant for the 2023 offseason. He took a visit to BC's campus over Easter weekend.[7] In April 2024, Harris entered the transfer portal after being second in scoring for the team.[8]
Mississippi State University (2024-2025)
[edit]On April 20, 2024, Harris committed to Mississippi State University.[9]
Professional career
[edit]On June 4, 2025, Harris signed with Vilpas Vikings of Korisliiga to begin his professional career.[10]
Personal life
[edit]His father, Claudell Harris Sr, played basketball at Southeastern Louisiana University in the early 1990's.[11]
When Harris was six, his mother, Cheree Harris, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ten years later, she was re-diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. When Harris was a senior in high school, his father was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Claudell Harris Jr. - Men's Basketball". Boston College Athletics. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "How family adversity helped Mississippi State's Claudell Harris Jr. channel resiliency in hoops upbringing". 247Sports. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Arena, Ryan. "Standout Hahnville guard signs letter of intent". heraldguide.com. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Kelly, Harris Jr. Named to 2021-22 Big South All-Freshman Team". Charleston Southern University. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Harris Jr. Tabbed Big South Player of the Week After Two 30-Point Performances". Charleston Southern University. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Harris Jr. Named to Second Team of All-Big South List". Charleston Southern University. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Bergamini, Jack (17 April 2023). "Claudell Harris Jr. Brings Scoring and Confidence to BC as Grant's First Addition of the Offseason". The Heights. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Flannery, Curtis (8 April 2024). "Claudell Harris Jr. and Prince Aligbe Enter the Transfer Portal Out of Boston College". BC Interruption. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Boston College Transfer Guard Commits to Mississippi State". Mississippi State Bulldogs On SI. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Vilpas sign Harris Jr. just out of college". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Claudell Harris Jr. - Men's Basketball". Mississippi State. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "How family adversity helped Mississippi State's Claudell Harris Jr. channel resiliency in hoops upbringing". 247Sports. Retrieved 8 July 2025.