Michael Harris (born 5 October 1999) is an Australian professional

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player for the

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of the National Basketball League (NBL). He is also contracted with the

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of the

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Playing career

Forestville Eagles and Adelaide 36ers (2017–2021)

Harris debuted in the South Australian

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in 2017 with the

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. In 16 games, he averaged 3.06 points, 1.81 rebounds and 1.19 assists per game. He increased his averages to 16.55 points and 3.86 rebounds in 22 games in 2018, where during the season he had a 52-point game. He subsequently joined the

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of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a training player for the 2018–19 season. In 2019, Harris helped the Eagles reach the Premier League grand final, where they defeated the

Mount Gambier Pioneers Mount Gambier Pioneers is a member club of NBL1 South based in Mount Gambier, South Australia. The club fields both a men's and women's team. The club is a division of Basketball Mount Gambier, the major administrative basketball organisation in t ...

107–90 to win the championship. He was named grand final MVP after scoring a game-high 30 points. In 24 games, he averaged 18.96 points, 4.62 rebounds and 2.21 assists per game. He was subsequently named the recipient of the Frank Angove Medal as the Premier League's Under 21 Player of the Year. Harris returned to the 36ers as a development player for the

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. He played in two games during the season. In 2021, Harris returned to the Eagles for the inaugural

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season. In 20 games, he averaged 22.9 points, 7.25 rebounds and 4.95 assists per game. He was subsequently named the recipient of the Frank Angove Medal once again, this time as the NBL1 Central's Under 23 Player of the Year. He was also named in league's All-Star Five.

Mount Gambier Pioneers (2022)

In October 2021, Harris signed with the

for the 2022

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season. He helped the Pioneers reach the grand final, where they lost 78–62 to the

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with Harris scoring 13 points. In 24 games, he averaged 23.83 points, 6.54 rebounds and 2.88 assists per game. He was subsequently named to the NBL1 South All-Star Five.

Perth Wildcats, Otago Nuggets and Warwick Senators (2022–present)

On 11 August 2022, Harris signed with the

as a development player for the

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. He impressed coach

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in his first season and soon moved up the playing rotation as he overtook fully rostered teammates, coming off the bench as an impact player to shoot at 42 per cent from three-point range. On 20 December, he recorded season highs of 17 points and five rebounds in a 105–83 win over the

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. In 17 games, he averaged 3.53 points and 1.71 rebounds per game. For the season, he was named the Wildcats' most improved player. Following the NBL season, Harris joined the

Otago Nuggets The Otago Nuggets are a New Zealand basketball team based in Dunedin. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball League (NBL) and play their home games at the Edgar Centre. For sponsorship reasons, they are known as the Night 'n Day Otago ...

for the 2023 New Zealand NBL season. In 19 games, he averaged 22.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. On 7 April 2023, Harris re-signed with the Wildcats on a two-year deal, the first year as a development player and the second year as a fully rostered player. He received a role change for the

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, becoming one of coach John Rillie's go-to defenders. While his average minutes rose, his shooting diminished. Harris is set to join the

of the

for the 2024 season.

References

External links

Perth Wildcats player profile"Harris hoping he has got his eye in"
at odt.co.nz {{DEFAULTSORT:Harris, Michael 1999 births Living people Adelaide 36ers players Australian men's basketball players Basketball players from South Australia Otago Nuggets players Perth Wildcats players Shooting guards Sportsmen from South Australia