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Utah Jazz: Four Under the Radar Draft Prospects

By Jared Woodcox

Dec 22, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Weber State Wildcats forward Joel Bolomboy (21) dunks the ball against Oklahoma Sooners forward Khadeem Lattin (12) during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Weber State Wildcats forward Joel Bolomboy (21) dunks the ball against Oklahoma Sooners forward Khadeem Lattin (12) during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2016; Fresno, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs guard Marvelle Harris (23) drives past Colorado State Rams guard Joe De Ciman (10) in the second half at the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs defeated the Rams 87-73. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2016; Fresno, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs guard Marvelle Harris (23) drives past Colorado State Rams guard Joe De Ciman (10) in the second half at the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs defeated the Rams 87-73. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Marvelle Harris – SG, Fresno State

Marvelle Harris is considered by some to be the best basketball player in Fresno State history. He plays the shooting guard position, but is also an excellent ball handler with a 210 pound frame that allows him to overpower opposing guards.

When he gets on a roll, Harris is virtually unstoppable from behind the arc as he built a reputation of being able to sink threes with impressive accuracy, including deep treys from a different area code. Far from being just a jump shooter, Harris is also an effective slasher and finisher who is capable of helping his team on many levels.

In his senior season, Harris averaged 20.7 points per game as well as a well-balanced 4.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

More impressive than his numbers was his leadership and ability to carry his team by taking over games. Harris willed his team to an incredible victory over the top-seeded San Diego State Aztecs in the 2016 Mountain West Tournament Championship game.

He would undoubtedly be a good fit with the Jazz just by nature of his position. The shooting guard and small forward positions could definitely use an upgrade in the second unit (depending on the health of Alec Burks). Due to his size, Harris would be able to play backup at either position and would also relieve the point guard of some of the ball handling duties.

Harris’ ability to create his own shot while also adding another deep threat would be extremely valuable for a Jazz second unit that struggled to score at times.

Despite being selected as Mountain West player of the year by the conference’s coaches, Marvelle Harris is still very much an under the radar prospect. However, his unique abilities should not be overlooked as the Jazz look to add talent, leadership and versatility to their young roster.

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