Rufus Harris

Rufus Harris

Personal information
Born	La Grange, Illinois
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Framingham South (Framingham, Massachusetts)
College	Maine (1976–1980)
NBA draft	1980 / Round: 5 / Pick: 115th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Position	Small forward
Career history
1980–1982	Maine Lumberjacks (CBA)
1982–1983	Lancaster Lightning (CBA)
1986	Magnolia Cheese Makers (Philippines)
Career highlights and awards
ECAC North Co-Player of the Year (1980) No. 20 retired by the University of Maine Maine's all-time leading scorer (2,206 points)

Rufus Harris is a retired American professional basketball player. He was the America East Conference co-Player of the Year as a senior in 1979–80 while playing for the University of Maine. After graduating, Harris was selected in the 1980 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, although he never played in the National Basketball Association. Instead, he carved a professional career in both the Continental Basketball Association and international leagues. Harris played from 1980 to 1983 in the CBA, for the Maine Lumberjacks and Lancaster Lightning. In 88 CBA games he averaged 18.8 points per game.

While playing for the Maine Black Bears between 1976–77 and 1979–80, Harris scored a still-standing school record 2,206 points. His 718 total points and 25.6 per game average in 1979–80 are both single season records as well.

Rufus is the nephew of Larry Garron, a well known former Boston Patriot running back.