NORTHEASTERN: Alex Harris is a transfer from Northeastern University in Boston where he averaged 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Huskies in 2010-11... he will sit out the 2011-12 season and have three years of eligibility remaining... he played in 30 of the team's 31 games (11-20) and started 4 times... he shot 42 percent from the floor and 76 percent from the foul line... he led the team with 11 points in a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22... he shared the team lead with 6 rebounds at Old Dominion on Jan. 5 and led the team with 4 boards at VCU on Jan. 15.

BRIDGTON ACADEMY: Alex played one season at Bridgton Prep in North Bridgton, Maine... he was selected the team's MVP as a combo guard, averaging more than 20 points per game... he led the Wolverines to the NEPSAC quarterfinals.

EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL: Alex was team captain and MVP for the Gauchos and Coach Rod Battle his junior and senior seasons at El Cerrito High in El Cerrito in the Bay Area, twice gaining all-league honors... he helped El Cerrito win the Alameda-Contra Costa League championship as a junior... as a senior he averaged 15.6 points to lead the league in scoring.

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 11, 1991, in Richmond, California... parents are Eric Harris and DeMarcoe Porter... has a brother, Isiah... human services major who hopes to become a child psychologist... enjoys cooking... most memorable sports thrill was hitting game-winning shot in the sixth grade... played travel ball for Team 94 and credits Coach Phil Handy for most influence on his career: "He helped me improve my game and helped me get into college."