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Duke loses 6-foot-5 guard, former Gatorade Player of the Year to Indiana after Elite 8 loss
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Duke's 6-foot-5 guard and former Gatorade Player of the Year, Darren Harris, has transferred to Indiana following the Blue Devils' Elite 8 loss to UConn. He averaged 17.2 points per game in high school and is known for his shooting and defensive skills.
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The transfer portal was loaded after the 2025-26 college basketball season concluded on Apr. 6, as several players elected to leave their current schools and search for new homes.
A former Gatorade Player of the Year was one of them, as he entered the transfer portal after spending two seasons under Jon Scheyer at Duke. On Monday, the 6-foot-5 guard committed to Darian DeVries and Indiana shortly after being a part of the Blue Devils' crushing Elite 8 NCAA Tournament loss to UConn.
âDuke transfer Darren Harris has committed to Indiana, per his IG page,â CBS Sportsâ Jon Rothstein reported.
Entering his freshman year in Durham, Harris boasted a reputation for being a formidable perimeter shooter/slasher and above-average defender. The Herndown, Virginia native averaged 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.9 steals per game as a senior at St.Paul VI Catholic High School. As a result, the Panthers enjoyed a successful 33-2 campaign in 2023-24.
However, Harris didnât see the floor much at Duke in 2024-25, contributing only 2.0 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 0.1 steals per game in six minutes with the Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel-led Blue Devils. Unfortunately for Harris, that trend continued last season.
The 20-year-old sophomore averaged 3.3 points, 0.8 assists, 0.4 assists, and 0.3 steals per game in 9.7 minutes of action. Although Harris didnât exhibit much promise at Duke, perhaps a change of scenery will help him reach his full potential at the collegiate level.
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Q&A
Why did Darren Harris transfer from Duke to Indiana?
Darren Harris transferred after the Duke Blue Devils' Elite 8 loss to UConn, seeking a new opportunity at Indiana.
What were Darren Harris's high school statistics?
In his senior year at St. Paul VI Catholic High School, Darren Harris averaged 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.
Who is the coach that Darren Harris will play for at Indiana?
Darren Harris will play under head coach Darian DeVries at Indiana.
