Robert Rose
July 23, 2020
James Harper
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 1/1/74
- Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 204
- Weight (KG): 103
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Central Florida (1992-1993) / University of South Florida (1994-1997)
- NBL DEBUT: 10/10/98
- AGE AT DEBUT: 24
- LAST NBL GAME: 13/03/99
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 25
- NBL History: Townsville 1999
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: James Harper was born in Jacksonville, Florida (USA) where he attended Jacksonville Fletcher High.
NBL EXPERIENCE
James Harper made his NBL debut with the Townsville Crocodiles at 24 years of age. He scored 15 points in his first game.
James Harper played one season in the NBL. He averaged 10.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 26 NBL games.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 25 | Townsville | 12-14 (7) | 26 | 828.0 | 265 | 222 | 13 | 93 | 129 | 17 | 33 | 60 | 85 | 106 | 225 | 47% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 53 | 121 | 44% | 47% | 47% | 19 | Totals | 26 | 828 | 265 | 222 | 13 | 93 | 129 | 17 | 33 | 60 | 85 | 106 | 225 | 47.1% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 53 | 121 | 43.8% | 48% | 47% | 19 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 25 | Townsville | 12-14 (7) | 26 | 31.8 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 0.5 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 8.7 | 47% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 2.0 | 4.7 | 44% | 47% | 47% | 19 | Total | 26 | 31.8 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 0.5 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 8.7 | 47.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 43.8% | 48% | 47% | 19 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 19 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Played in the NBA development league, the USBL, with the Brevard Blue Ducks in 2000.
COLLEGE
Harper averaged 4.6 points and 3.4 rebounds at the University of Central Florida before transferring to USF.
In his first season at the University of South Florida he averaged 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds backing up Jerome Robinson at forward. In 1995 USF moved into the CUSA conference and with Robinson graduating, Harper moved into the starting lineup and become the team's second leading scorer alongside Chucky Atkins. He averaged 9.9 points, 10.4 rebounds and led the team with 1.2 blocks per game as a junior. His final season at USF saw him become the team's number one focus point after seeing guard Chucky Atkins head to the NBA. Harper become the team's leading scorer, averaging 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game USF finished fourth in the CUSA Red conference.
AWARDS
- Conference USA Second Team (1997)
COACHING HISTORY
After retiring from basketball Harper became the assistant coach at Evans High School, which played for the Div 7A State Championship in the 2012-2013 season.
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