Keiser University Seahawks guard Shaquille Harris impressing early
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It’s astonishing how one great opening day performance can alter the trajectory of a player’s basketball journey. After scoring a career-high 23 points in a home opener victory against Voorhees College, Keiser University Seahawks guard, Shaquille Harris, has staked his claim of becoming the go-to player. While it remains to be seen whether he can repeat the performance, it is evident that he has raised his game several levels.
The 6-foot-6 junior had mediocre scoring numbers last season. Harris averaged 11.4 points per game despite starting in all 13 games that he featured in. Only twice did he manage to throw down a then season-best of 21 points both against Florida Memorial and St. Thomas. It could be interpreted that his last scoring foray against Voorhees College could be viewed as a one-time performance, or at the very best, a two-time recurrence. But the Miami, Florida, native has the ambition and the motivation to eliminate doubt.
He joined the Seahawks because he wanted to stay in Florida. His love for the area gives him a sense of comfort that can only aid in his development towards becoming a legitimate professional basketball player. While some might view his desire to stay home as a weakness, others would suggest that his decision is based out of loyalty, a trait that has almost been erased given the current climate. It’s known that self-interest driven by glory and money often stampedes the value of loyalty.
Harris is a member of that rare athlete breed that wants to give back to the land that has offered him so much. To go along with his impressive scoring debut, he collected eight rebounds, dished out two assists and nabbed one steal, a stat line that just about mirrors his averages from last season. He’s a guard that will hunt down the loose ball, who will find the open man and will also pickpocket the opposition. While his primary objective is to score, Harris will find other ways to contribute to the team.
But don’t misinterpret his necessity to score as his way of being a selfish shooter. While he did shoot the most in their opening game against Voorhees College, Harris finished with an 81.8 field goal percentage and a 75.0 three-point percentage from 11 shots. His efficiency gave him the green light to take those extra shots. The cautious analysts would set aside the performance and would need to see Harris repeat a similar or greater performance before making the claim that he is the real deal for this Seahawks team. It’s fair to assume that Harris would accept the challenge with gusto and precision.
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