2024 Top-50 guard Juke Harris down to 6 schools

Juke Harris, a four-star shooting guard in the class of 2024, has narrowed his list of offers down to six schools: Kansas, LSU, Miami, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest.

The 6-foot-6, 175-pound junior out of Salisbury (NC) High has taken official visits to Houston (no longer being considered) and Tennessee. He’s scheduled to take an official visit to Wake Forest this weekend (Jan. 21) and Virginia Tech in a couple of weeks (Feb. 4). Not in a rush to make a decision, Harris says he would like to announce his commitment by the first week of his senior year.

In addition to the six schools listed among his top group, Harris also received offers from Clemson, NC State, Notre Dame, Mississippi State, Virginia, Georgetown, Texas A&M, Houston, and others.

Harris ranks as the No. 41 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies (ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals, On3).

Harris breaks down his final schools

Kansas: “I feel like I can fit in their program really well. We are still planning at date for me to visit soon.”

Tennessee: “I’ve got to watch Tennessee play in person and I can see myself playing under coach (Rick) Barnes. They have nice facilities and a great coaching staff.”

LSU: “Also planning on going up there for a visit to see the campus and get the feel of the area and the team.”

Miami: “I’ve watch multiple games on TV and can see how I can fit in the program. Also sitting up a visit.”

Wake Forest: “I’ve been to many games in person. I know my game will not be limited and I can show what I can do every game.”

Virginia Tech: “I’ve been to a game in person once and I enjoyed it. Coach (Christian) Webster has been to multiple of my games and coach (Mike) Young makes sure he reaches out to after my games and after theirs.”

Scouting Report

“Juke Harris is a legitimate big guard,” On3’s Jamie Shaw writes. “He is at least 6-foot-5, with long arms and broad shoulders, giving him a projectable frame moving forward. Harris is comfortable on the ball, handling and creating in the half-court. He is also a smooth shooter, with confidence from beyond the arc. We would like to see him elevate his release point on his jumper, especially off the catch, but the form and release are good with this minor tweak. Harris is a good athlete, but he is not super bursty. His IQ and feel allow him to get to his spots off the bounce. He is a good team defender and understands angles and footwork on that end of the floor. With his frame and natural skill set, there is a pretty high ceiling for what he could continue to grow into.”