Duke Transfer Darren Harris Commits to Indiana University Basketball
Duke guard Darren Harris has chosen Indiana University for his next chapter in college basketball. The 6-foot-5, 195-pound shooting guard is a native of Herndon, Virginia.
The move reunites Harris with an assistant coach who knows his background. Harris has two years of NCAA eligibility remaining.
College production
Harris appeared in 36 games for Duke during the 2025-26 season. He came off the bench in every contest and averaged 9.6 minutes per game.
He scored 3.3 points per outing while adding 0.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists. His overall field-goal percentage was 36.3 percent.
| Season | Games | Minutes | PPG | RPG | APG | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 (Fr) | – | 6.0 | 2.0 | – | – | 22.7% |
| 2025-26 (So) | 36 | 9.6 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 33.3% |
Shooting profile
Harris has been used primarily as a perimeter threat. Nearly 69 percent of his college attempts have come from beyond the arc.
He attempted 69 three-pointers as a sophomore and made 33.3 percent. His free-throw rate improved from 50 percent as a freshman to 76.9 percent as a sophomore.
Background and recruiting
Harris starred at St. Paul VI High School. He earned the 2023-24 Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year award.
As a senior, he averaged 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals. He played for Team Takeover on the Nike EYBL circuit.
- Four-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports.
- Ranked No. 45 by ESPN and No. 56 by 247Sports.
- Strong ties to IU assistant Kenny Johnson through Team Takeover.
Fit for Indiana
Duke transfer Darren Harris adds shooting depth to Indiana’s backcourt. He projects as a floor spacer who can stretch defenses.
The existing relationship with the staff should help his transition. Coaches will likely target him for perimeter minutes and bench scoring.
Filmogaz.com will provide ongoing coverage of the commitment and roster impact. Expect updates as Harris completes his move to Bloomington.
