DAJUAN HARRIS NEWS

Gets season average despite blowout Harris notched 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 99-48 victory over UCF.

Impact In a blowout victory that saw Kansas empty its bench and resulted in depressed minutes for starters across the board, Harris still attained his season scoring average. That mark of 10.4 ppg happens to be his best in five seasons with the Jayhawks, though his three-point shooting is down to a career-low 30.8 percent. There will be plenty of time to turn that around given likely higher usage with Big 12 play in full swing.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in losing effort Harris provided 15 points (6-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 76-63 loss to Creighton.

Impact Harris fired up 21 shots, converting on just six including shooting 3-9 from beyond the arc to lead the Jayhawks with 15 points. It was off night all around for the top-ranked Jayhawks and while Harris' shot total was more than twice that of any other game this season, he did add five assists and two steals. Harris remains one of the best true point guards in the country, averaging 10.4 points, 1.8 steals and 6.0 assists with just 1.3 turnovers per contest for an impressive assist:turnover ratio of 4.6:1

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in rare scoring outburst Harris logged 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 84-66 win over UNCW.

Impact Harris contributed a team-high 17 points, the most he's scored in more than a calendar year, while also adding six assists for the third-consecutive game. He's reached double figures in scoring in three of his last four games and has contributed at least two steals three times within the same timeframe. Harris isn't usually relied upon to score for the Jayhawks but has proven capable when needed, shooting 54.8 percent from the floor through the first five games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in second exhibition game Harris had four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in Tuesday's exhibition win over Washburn.

Impact Harris certainly had a much quieter night than he did in the first exhibition game last week against Arkansas when he went for 26 points (11-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt). There's also a chance coach Bill Self wanted Harris to play a little more passive on Tuesday to see what some of the team's new additions could do. Regardless, Harris is one of the best point guards out there and coach Self will want to see him be aggressive like he was against Arkansas when the regular season begins on Monday against Howard.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Harris (ankle) is warming up ahead of Kansas' Monday night matchup at Texas Tech, Justin Apodaca of RedRaiderSports reports.

Impact Harris was expected to play ahead of the matchup, and this news again reinforces the fact that he'll play. The junior guard's hopeful ability to play will come in time for the Jayhawks, as their leading scorer Kevin McCullar is out with a knee injury.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 Kansas stays perfect at home, edges No. 13 Baylor Hunter Dickinson scored 15 points with seven rebounds and Dajuan Harris added 14 points as No.4 Kansas remained unbeaten at home with a 64-6...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dishes out 8 dimes Harris finished Monday's 74-69 victory over Cincinnati with eight points (3-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, eight assists and two steals over 37 minutes.

Impact Harris was the only starter to not reach double-figures, yet he continues to star for the Jayhawks, adding eight assists and two steals to help spark the victory. Harris has now posted eight assists in nine games this season, including four of six conference games. He's also stepped up his defensive presence over the last four, adding 3.3 steals. Harris will lag behind the rest of the Kansas starters in scoring most nights, but he will also continue to be their offensive lynchpin, leading the Big 12 and standing eighth in the country in assists with 6.8 per contest.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dajuan Harris asked KU coach Self for rare breather: 'I want to play the whole game' Even Dajuan Harris, KU’s leader in minutes played, can get tired at times during the course of a college basketball game.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Again paces team in assists Harris chipped in 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Saturday's 75-71 win over Indiana.

Impact Harris played every minute of Texas' come-from-behind victory over Indiana, leading the team in assists while also contributing just his second double-digit scoring effort of the season. Harris has now played 35 or more minutes in each of the last nine games and has posted five or more assists in all but one contest this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Harris ended Tuesday's 73-59 loss to Marquette with four points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes.

Impact The Jayhawks' struggles on Tuesday were embodied by Harris, whose three assists were a season low. Defensively, Harris held Marquette's star point guard Tyler Kolek in check but it was a rough night all around for the Jayhawks. Outside of a career-high 23 points against Kentucky on Nov. 14, Harris has scored only 13 points in his other four games combined, though he had been shooting 50% from the field prior to Tuesday night.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out eight assists Harris notched six points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three rebounds, two seals, and a block in Sunday's exhibition loss to Illinois.

Impact Harris did a great job finding his teammates, but the Jayhawks need him to be more aggressive looking for his shot than his was in this game going forward. Harris has always been a pass-first point guard that plays great defense, but losing great offensive weapons like Jalen Wilson and Gradey Dick means Harris will need to be relied on to score more in 2023-24. Expect him to make the adjustment when the regular season starts Nov. 6 against North Carolina Central.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why KU basketball point guard Dajuan Harris chose move-in weekend over NBA Finals trip KU basketball point guard Dajuan Harris could’ve attended Sunday’s NBA Finals Game 2. Instead, he chose to be in Lawrence. Here’s why.

JUNE 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

'On a mission': KU's Dajuan Harris, once a partial academic qualifier, graduates Sunday Dajuan Harris arrived at KU as a partial academic qualifier. Said Bill Self after Harris graduated on Sunday: “He deserves the best life has...

MAY 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Plays 35 during loss Harris registered 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 72-71 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Harris was able to participate in the second half of Kansas' latest game. Fortunately for the Jayhawks, they will not need to worry about the sprained ankle he suffered earlier Saturday. Unfortunately for them, that will be because the 2022-23 Jayhawks will not play another game following their tournament elimination to Arkansas. Now, Harris must decide whether to forgo his senior year or go another season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas PG Dajuan Harris exits with ankle injury Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr.

MARCH 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Kansas PG Dajuan Harris exits with ankle injury DES MOINES -- Kansas point guard Dajuan Harris was helped to the locker room with a right ankle injury with 3:07 left in the first half of t...

MARCH 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

KU point guard Harris starts 2nd half after spraining ankle

Kansas point guard Dajuan Harris Jr. started the second half of the Jayhawks’ second round NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas after spraining his right ankle late in the first h...

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing through sprained ankle Harris suffered a sprained ankle in the first half of Saturday's game against Arkansas but is expected to play through the injury in the second half, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City...

Impact Harris limped back to the locker room after sustaining the injury in the first half but joined the team out of the locker room and will start the second half. It will be worth seeing how mobile Harris can be and how he feels post-game if the Jayhawks advance to the Sweet 16.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Harris (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Texas Tech.

Impact As expected, Harris will remain in the starting five Tuesday despite suffering an undisclosed injury against West Virginia. The junior guard has started in all 29 of his appearances Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Harris (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game versus Texas Tech, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Harris is set to play Tuesday after suffering an undisclosed injury in his previous game. The junior guard is averaging 11.6 points, 7.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.6 steals in 35.8 minutes across his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Tuesday Harris is expected to be available when the Jayhawks host Texas Tech on Tuesday, according to Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star.

Impact It appears Harris suffered an undisclosed injury despite logging 17 points and six steals across his 36 minutes when Kansas hosted West Virginia on Saturday. Regardless of the setback, he is expected to play the Jayhawks' next game after practicing on Monday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong scoring and defensive outing Harris closed Saturday's 76-74 victory over West Virginia with 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and six steals in 36 minutes.

Impact Harris logged a new season high in steals while also scoring in double figures for the fifth time in the last eight games. The 6-foot-1 junior appears to have fully bounced back from his roughest stretch of the season through the middle of January, as he's now averaged 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.4 steals across the eight games dating back to Jan. 31. Harris has also committed just 1.5 turnovers per game over this span. He'll look to maintain this highly efficient form during Kansas' final two regular-season games versus Texas Tech on Tuesday and at Texas this coming Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harris scores 17, No. 3 Kansas holds off West Virginia 76-74 Dajuan Harris was one point shy of a career high as he scored 17 points to help lift No. 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Harris scores 17, No. 3 Kansas holds off West Virginia 76-74

Dajuan Harris was one point shy of a career high as he scored 17 points to help lift No. 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records nine assists Harris finished with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound, nine assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 87-71 win over Baylor.

Impact Harris logged nine assists during each of Kansas' last home and away games played. With him being a more formidable distributor than before, he will be a promising fantasy option as the Jayhawks are expected to play a competitive matchup Monday at TCU.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE