UVA basketball lands commitment from Arkansas State’s Christian Harmon

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Christian Harmon, a former Arkansas State guard, has committed to the Virginia Cavaliers after visiting Charlottesville. The 6-foot-6 player averaged 12.8 points per game last season and is expected to enhance Virginia's roster.

Key points

Christian Harmon commits to Virginia Cavaliers
Averaged 12.8 points per game at Arkansas State
Has one year of eligibility remaining
Former third-team All-Sun Belt selection
Could benefit from NCAA's new eligibility rules

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DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Arkansas State Red Wolves guard Christian Harmon (5) drives to the basket during the game between SMU and Arkansas State on November 21, 2025 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fresh off a visit to Charlottesville, former Arkansas State guard Christian Harmon has announced his commitment to Ryan Odom and the Virginia Cavaliers. The junior from Rochester, New York, has one year of eligibility remaining, but, as a true senior, could get a second year if the NCAA’s new five-in-five eligibility concept is approved. Harmon was a third-team All-Sun Belt selection this past season with the Red Wolves and was the team’s leading scorer. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 12.8 PPG, 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and hit at a 39% clip from beyond the arc. His season high came against the University of South Alabama, when he recorded 33 points, with a bulk of that coming from nailing nine three pointers. He also added eight rebounds, two assists, and a steal in that contest. Harmon had 12 games in which he recorded 15 points or more for the Red Wolves. Before his time at Arkansas State, he spent his first two years of college playing JUCO ball at Gulf Coast State College. Harmon appeared in 33 games for the Commodores during his sophomore season, hitting 47% of his threes along the way. Harmon is a great addition to this roster. A physical guard with size who can attack downhill through contact and can also shoot lights out from behind the arc. With two transfer targets down, with the first being Jurian Dixon from , Virginia will look to add more size to their roster with the addition of a big man to complement Johann Gruenloh, like did last season. Ryan Odom seems to be past the beginning stages, as he is always one step ahead in this process, with a visit lined up with … the No. 31 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, James Nnanji. Nnanji played the 2025-2026 season with the . Welcome to college basketball in 2026. Either play the game or fall behind.

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What are Christian Harmon's stats from last season at Arkansas State?

Christian Harmon averaged 12.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 39% from three-point range.

How many years of eligibility does Christian Harmon have left?

Christian Harmon has one year of eligibility remaining, with the possibility of a second year if the NCAA's new five-in-five eligibility concept is approved.

What impact will Christian Harmon have on the Virginia Cavaliers basketball team?

Harmon is expected to be a significant addition due to his scoring ability, size, and physical play, enhancing Virginia's roster as they seek to add more talent.

UVA basketball lands commitment from Arkansas State’s Christian Harmon

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