Roberts helps San Francisco hand UNLV its first loss, 75-73
Tyrell Roberts scored 17 points and buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with six seconds remaining to rally San Francisco to a 75-73 victory over UNLVDECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNLV off to best start since '90, beats WSU 74-70
Keshon Gilbert scored 25 points, EJ Harkless added 20 and undefeated UNLV held off Washington State 74-70 in the Las Vegas Clash doubleheader at the MGM Grand Garden ArenaDECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with undisclosed injury Harkless (undisclosed) participated in non-contact drills Friday, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Harkless transferred to UNLV this offseason and is expected to garner a sizable role with his new squad. However, it appears like he's been sidelined for part of training camp with a minor issue. It's unclear if the issue will impact his availability for the team's upcoming preseason contests.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Former Oklahoma Guard Elijah Harkless Announces Transfer Destination Just one week after it was reported that he was entering the portal, Harkless made the announcement he will be heading to UNLV on Monday.
APRIL 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Former Oklahoma Guard Elijah Harkless Announces Transfer Destination Just one week after it was reported that he was entering the portal, Harkless made the announcement he will be heading to UNLV on Monday.
APRIL 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Report: Oklahoma Loses Second Player Today to Transfer Portal After a report earlier Monday that Elijah Harkless has entered the transfer portal, center Rick Issanza has reportedly done the same.
APRIL 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Oklahoma Basketball Players Earn Big 12 Honors Tanner Groves, Jordan Goldwire, Umoja Gibson and Elijah Harkless receive honorable mention and C.J. Noland lands All-Freshman accolades.
MARCH 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
No. 9 Texas Tech wins 20th home game in a row, 66-42 over OU
Davion Warren scored 16 points, Bryson Williams had 13, and ninth-ranked Texas Tech won its 20th consecutive home game with a 66-42 victory over OklahomaFEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to starting five Harkless is in the starting lineup Saturday against Oklahoma State, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Harkless is making his first start since Jan. 22. He turned in a strong performance off the bench in his last outing against TCU with 13 points in 26 minutes. Harkless has averaged 9.9 points and 4.6 rebounds over 29.5 minutes in his 19 starts this season.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Puts in 13 points off the bench Harkless totaled 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 72-63 loss to TCU.
Impact Harkless has now come off the bench in each of the last three games in favor of Jacob Groves after starting the first 19 games of the season. This was easily the most productive Harkless has been in a sixth-man role. It's unclear how coach Porter Moser will elect to play this situation the rest of the season.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Only sees four minutes Harkless registered no counting stats across four minutes during Wednesday's 72-62 win over West Virginia.
Impact It was a surprise to see Harkless removed from the starting lineup prior to Wednesday's game and then to see him play just four minutes raises even more questions. Jacob Groves played well given the starting opportunity so it'll be interesting to see what kind of plan coach Porter Moser has on Saturday against No. 1 Auburn.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Wednesday's lineup Harkless is not starting Wednesday's game at West Virginia, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Harkless has started all 19 games for the Sooners this season but isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's Big 12 matchup. There's been no announcement of an injury to this point, so he'll presumably be available off the bench. Jacob Groves will start in his place for Oklahoma.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
12 points against Baylor Harkless registered 12 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block over 32 minutes during Saturday's 65-51 loss to Baylor.
Impact Harkless has not been very efficient shooting the ball as of late. Over these last four games, the senior is shooting 28 percent from the field and 12 percent from three-point ranged. Harkless will try to snap out of it on Wednesday against WVU.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 13 points in win Harkless racked up 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 79-66 victory over Iowa State.
Impact Harkless has been a solid contributor this season for the Sooners, averaging 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 three-pointers, and 1.1 steals per contest. Harkless will look to keep pushing in Tuesday's game against rival Texas.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harkless powers Oklahoma past K-State in Big 12 opener 71-69
Elijah Harkless sank a go-ahead jumper with 35 seconds remaining, scoring 21 points to spark Oklahoma to a 71-69 victory over Kansas State in a Big 12 Conference openerJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Best game of season in big win Harkless supplied 21 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Saturday's 88-66 win over Arkansas.
Impact Harkless led the way for the Sooners in this strong neutral site win. This was easily his best game of the season. The senior is now averaging 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers. Harkless will look to take advantage of a couple more cupcake opponents before OU gets into conference play.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leads way for Sooners Harkless finished Tuesday's 66-62 1OT loss to Butler with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and three steals over 34 minutes.
Impact Harkless' 16 points were a season high in the overtime loss. The senior is now putting up 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers in 28.8 minutes per game. Harkless is locked and loaded as a starter for the rest of the season.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma holds off UCF on clutch jumper by Harkless
Umoja Gibson scored 13 points, Elijah Harkless hit a big jumper in the final minute, and Oklahoma held off UCF 65-62NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game-high 13 points in win Harkless totaled 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 57-40 win over Houston Baptist.
Impact Harkless' 13 points were enough to go down as a game high in this low scoring affair. His nine boards were also a season high. Harkless is now averaging 8.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game through six contests this season.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma looks to find footing with new coach Porter Moser
So much has changed with the Oklahoma programOCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oklahoma men's basketball signs four transfers
New Oklahoma coach Porter Moser has signed brothers Tanner and Jacob Groves from Eastern Washington, Ethan Chargois from SMU and Jordan Goldwire from Duke as transfersMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coming off bench Saturday Harkless won't start Saturday's game against Oklahoma State, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact The junior had started the past 11 contests, but he'll head back to the bench Saturday, ceding his starting spot to Jalen Hill. Harkless is averaging 7.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals over 25.8 minutes per game this season, but he could see a small decrease in minutes Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Big 12 Power Rankings As Big 12 play enters the home stretch, most of the action concerns positions three through eight. The possible outcomes are manifold.
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Harkless scores 19; No. 9 Oklahoma holds off Iowa St. 79-72 NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Elijah Harkless scored a season-high 19 points, and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Iowa State 79-72 on Saturday to send the Cyclones to their
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • SI.COM
Harkless scores 19; No. 9 Oklahoma holds off Iowa St. 79-72 NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Elijah Harkless scored a season-high 19 points, and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Iowa State 79-72 on Saturday to send the Cy...
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
