CSUN TO GET HARRIS; REPORT SURPRISES LACC'S COACH.Byline: Jon Wilner Daily News Staff Writer Junior college All-American Rico Harris is expected to enroll at Cal State Northridge and play basketball for the Matadors this season, a source said. A 6-foot-9 forward from Temple City High School, Harris initially signed with Arizona State in 1995 but was academically ineligible as a freshman. In March 1996, he was arrested for alleged involvement in a sexual assault case. No charges were filed. Harris left ASU ASU Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) ASU Appalachian State University ASU Arkansas State University ASU Angelo State University ASU Alabama State University ASU Australian Services Union shortly thereafter and spent the past two seasons at L.A. City College. CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge coach Bobby Braswell Bobby Braswell, an American basketball coach, is currently the head coach for Cal State Northridge. Braswell was named the fourth head coach in Northridge history on April 30, 1996, succeeding the retired Pete Cassidy. declined to comment because Harris has not signed a letter of intent and is a recruitable athlete until the fall semester begins. Harris could not be reached for comment, but L.A. City coach Mike Miller was surprised by the development. ``This is the first I've heard of it,'' Miller said. ``Nothing against Northridge, but why would he go there? This is a kid that Kentucky, Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. and Connecticut were recruiting. He almost went into the (NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= ) draft. I had 17 NBA guys in here (last season) looking at him. ``If there's any truth to it, it was done without my knowledge.'' Harris orally committed to Rhode Island last summer but never signed a letter of intent with Jim Harrick's Rams. He declared for the '98 NBA Draft then withdrew - allowing him to matriculate ma·tric·u·late tr. & intr.v. ma·tric·u·lat·ed, ma·tric·u·lat·ing, ma·tric·u·lates To admit or be admitted into a group, especially a college or university. n. anywhere with two years of eligibility remaining. Harris has completed the course work for his associates degree, Miller said. ``Rico's been a good citizen here,'' Miller added. Harris will be CSUN's best player - indeed, the Big Sky's best player - the moment he steps on the court. |
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