JUST IN: Maryland Basketball transfer commits to Georgetown

As a high school player, Harris-Smith was one of the highest-rated recruits to ever commit to Maryland. He was rated as a high four-star prospect and considered to be the No. 1 overall recruit from the state of Virginia in 2023.

Here's a closer look at some of his high school accolades:

• Selected as one of 35 players nationally to take part in the USA Basketball Under-19 Men's National Team Training Camp.
• Played in the Iverson All-American Game.
• Collected a number of individual honors after a standout year at Paul VI High School – Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year, Naismith High School All-American, WCAC Player of the Year, All-MET Player of the Year, VISAA Player of the Year, and Max Preps Virginia Player of the Year.
• Four-star recruit ranked No. 26 nationally and as the top prospect out of Virginia.
• As a senior, averaged 17.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.6 steals per game.
• Led Paul VI to the VISAA Division I State Championship and the WCAC Tournament final.
• Known for his toughness with the ability to play through heavy contact and ultra-competitiveness.
• As a junior was also named the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I State Player of the Year after averaging 14.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.2 steals.
• Played on the AAU circuit with Team Takeover where he was named first-team all-tournament at Peach Jam after averaging 12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.