Ae'Rianna Harris began her high school basketball at Ben Davis on the west side of Indianapolis, before transferring to Lawrence North on the northeast side of Indianapolis at the end of her sophomore year. Early mentions among national scouts as a top forward in her class were due to her college body and athleticism. By the start of her senior season, she had risen to a top 20 prospect, and the honor as being the state of Indiana's top player in the paint. Her knack for rebounding, especially on the offensive end, has been a necessary compliment to the rather offensively gifted high school and summer teams she has played on. She averages a double-double, and frequently outworks opposing post players. She is only scratching the surface of her talent.
Harris committed to Purdue on November 2, 2013, in her sophomore season after making her first visit to the Purdue campus. She had been getting local attention up to that point, and chose the Boilers citing the team structure and closeness of the coaching staff.
Scouting report by ProspectsNation..."Ae'Rianna Harris, a 6-foot-1 forward out of Indianapolis, Ind., was one of the best athletes on the floor today. She is an explosive player who altered every shot in her area and finished with power as well.” (July 24, 2015)
Scouting report by Dan Olson of Collegiate Girls Basketball Report..."Explosively athletic interior performer with college-ready frame pounds glass, initiates fast break; quick-leaper, post defender, alters shots; superb in uptempo game; elevates over defender in paint with soft touch; among the elite power forwards in the 2016 class." (July 2015)
Scouting report by Scouting Indiana..."Ae’Rianna is arguably one of the top shot blockers in the state. She almost baits people into thinking they’ve beaten her off the dribble, then from behind she clobbers the ball into the 3rd row. She’s a good rebounder with length and athleticism, and she’s starting to put together a nice back-to-the-basket game offensively." (Indianapolis Star, August 7, 2013)
Date Day Time Opponent
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11/05/15 THR 7:30P Noblesville
11/07/15 SAT 1:30P East Chicago Central
11/14/15 SAT 1:30P Heritage Christian
11/18/15 WED 7:30P @ Anderson
11/24/15 TUE 7:30P @ Indianapolis Tech
Indiana Farmers Colossal Coliseum Challenge (@ State Fairgrounds)
11/28/15 SAT 12:00P vs. Columbus North
12/01/15 TUE 7:30P Carmel
12/04/15 FRI 7:30P @ Ben Davis
Marion County Tournament
12/08/15 TUE TBA TBA
12/10/15 THR TBA TBA
12/12/15 SAT TBA TBA
12/17/15 THR 7:30P Warren Central
Indianapolis Roncalli Tournament
12/22/15 TUE TBA TBA (Holy Cross (KY), Roncalli, Oregon-Davis)
12/22/15 TUE TBA TBA (Holy Cross (KY), Roncalli, Oregon-Davis)
12/30/15 WED 7:30P @ Franklin Central
01/02/16 SAT 2:30P @ Homestead
01/07/16 THR 7:30P Pike
01/09/16 SAT 7:30P @ Indianapolis Roncalli
01/14/16 THR 7:30P @ Lawrence Central
01/19/16 TUE 7:30P Hamilton Southeastern
01/23/16 SAT 7:30P Indianapolis North Central
01/26/16 TUE 7:30P Fishers
01/29/16 FRI 7:30P @ Center Grove
02/02/16 TUE TBA Sectionals @ TBA
02/03/16 WED TBA Sectionals @ TBA
02/05/16 FRI TBA Sectionals @ TBA
02/06/16 SAT TBA Sectionals @ TBA
02/13/16 SAT TBA Regionals @ TBA
02/20/16 SAT TBA Semi-State @ TBA
02/27/16 SAT TBA State @ TBA
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