Virginia's Dynamic Duo: From Unknown To Unstoppable
February 28 – Virginia is up on Duke by 11, with just over 90 clicks on the clock. Joe Harris has the ball, looking to stick the dagger in the Blue Devils’ heart. Up around the three-point line, he’s got a taller Amile Jefferson guarding him, when teammate Akil Mitchell hurries out to deliver a solid screen left. Under the basket, Mason Plumlee is napping, he’s late to help...
Joe Harris Dominates, Duke Drops Another Road Game
Duke came out of the gates flat and relatively uninspired against Virginia and they payed the price.
Joe Harris almost single-handledly took care of Duke.
The Cavaliers used a stellar night from their star Joe Harris who scored 36 points to lead Virginia past Duke 73 to 68 and essentially drop Duke out of the running for the ACC Regular season title and bring into serious question...
Harris lifts Virginia over No. 3 Duke
Joe Harris scored a career-high 36 points and Virginia celebrated the 11-year anniversary of its last victory over a top-5 team by doing it again, beating No. 3 Duke 73-68 on Thursday night.
Akil Mitchell added 19 points and 12 rebounds as he and Harris outplayed Duke's top twosome of Seth Curry and Mason Plumlee, giving Virginia (20-8, 10-5 ACC) its 16th consecutive victory...
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February 28, 2013
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Joe Harris is definition of efficiency for Virginia
Virginia guard Joe Harris is the only ACC player this season to rank in the top 10 in field goal shooting, 3-point percentage and free throw shooting. (Credit: Andrew Shurtleff/Daily Progress)
Playing basketball for his father at Chelan High School in north central Washington, Joe Harris learned the importance of doing more on the court than just making shots and scoring points....
ACC Capsules: Joe Harris makes all-ACC case
Even more quiet than Virginias push for a top-three finish in the ACC standings is junior wing Joe Harris bid for first-team All-ACC.
The Cavaliers enter a crucial road game at North Carolina at 18-6 overall and 8-3 in the ACC. The Cavs RPI (Ratings Percentage Index) of 79 isnt backed up by their impressive record, though. Harris play, however, is. And just recently the two have...
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February 15, 2013
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Harris lead Virginia past No. 19 Wolfpack
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Joe Harris scored 22 points, seven during a game-ending 13-6 run, and Virginia beat No. 19 North Carolina State 58-55 on Tuesday night, the Cavaliers' fourth straight victory.
Akil Mitchell added 14 points for Virginia (15-5, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), including an 18-foot jumper that put them ahead to stay, as the second-stingiest defense in...
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January 29, 2013
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(VIDEO) Harris leads Cavaliers to victory over Tar Heels for first ACC win
On Sunday night, the Virginia Cavaliers rallied to snap a four game winless streak at home versus North Carolina. UVa controlled the tempo of the game, favoring their deliberate style of play. They were patient with the ball on offense and strong on defense. The Tar Heels fought a close battle until the end of second half where the Cavaliers pulled away to defeat the Heels 61...
Harris leads Virginia to win at Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Joe Harris scored 22 points to lead Virginia in a 60-54 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge on Wednesday night.
Darion Arkins scored 14 for the Cavaliers (5-2), while Akil Mitchell added 11.
Ben Brust led Wisconsin (4-3) with 15 points, while Jared Berggren added 12.
Harris was intentionally fouled with just less than a minute left and converted...
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November 28, 2012
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Harris a game-time decision with broken left hand
Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett says sophomore guard Joe Harris will be a game-time decision against Clemson because of a broken left hand.
Bennett said Monday during a weekly teleconference that Harris hurt the hand during Saturday's 70-52 loss at then-No. 5 North Carolina. Harris scored eight points and played 35 minutes against the Tar Heels. He is the second-leading...
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February 13, 2012
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Joe Harris: Virginia's underrated star
Joe Harris isnt going to grab most peoples attention when the Virginia Cavaliers go through their layup lines before games.
Harris looks like just another guy on the team. Mike Scott? Asasne Sene? Yeah, those bigs easily stand out. But not Harris, until the game starts.
Hes sort of like fine wine to the average basketball observer. After a while, though, watching him come off...
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January 18, 2012
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