Tweet me!Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin was racking up the miles last week visiting future recruiting targets, and as the contact period ended Wednesday one stop on the trip was to fast rising 2012 wing Gary Harris.
As the recent evaluation period was drawing to an end last week the line of college coaches visiting Hamilton Southeast small forward Gary Harris grew by the day, and while it can be a bit overwhelming at first the talented 2012 prospect is taking things in stride as best he can.
"It's fun. At first I was amazed by it, but I just try to not let it affect me and go out there and do the best I can on the court."
While Harris is just now bursting onto the radar nationally, it's the loads of talent in his home state of Indiana that has helped push his game to the top.
"Anybody and everybody you play against can play so it drives you to play better so they don't make you look bad. I'm always trying to work hard so I can be the best player on the court."
With more and more schools taking notice, Harris feels it is important to build a bond with the staff and program that he will be spending his college career with in a few years.
"It's all about the relationship we have and the trust we have so it is a big factor for the coaches getting in early."
As is usually the case with a recruit that gets this much attention this quickly, Harris is enjoying the new found attention right now and letting the process play out.
"No one is standing out really. I'm just taking it all in right now."
After watching him work out the Bearcat staff extended Harris an offer that night to join Xavier, Illinois, IUPUI, Minnesota, Indiana, Vanderbilt on the list that is sure to grow. Ohio State, Michigan State, Florida, Notre Dame, Washington are also showing interest but have yet to extend an offer.
Don't be surprised if they and others join the party soon.
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