2019 high major prospect De’Vion Harmon generated buzz in the recruiting trail this past week by announcing his top 5 programs. Three days later Harmon revealed he will make his verbal commitment on Friday Nov. 3 with Texas, OU, Oklahoma State, Baylor and Marquette still in the running for the point guard’s services. Harmon breaks down his top 5 to TBB.
Marquette
Marquette is the only program in his top 5 that Harmon hasn’t taken a visit to but he has a quality relationship with the staff.
“I have built a strong relationship with the staff. (Head) Coach (Steve) Wojciechowski, and (Assistant) Coach (Stan) Johnson have been pursuing me since April and that’s before they offered me in June.”
Harmon talks about what the staff believes he will bring to the Golden Eagles program.
“Leadership and strong, steady play from the point guard position,” Harmon said. “They feel that I can come in and be a big part of their program early.”
Baylor
Harmon has been on campus three times and most recently took a unofficial on Sept. 9th.
“The campus is great. It’s A good atmosphere and it’s only about a hour and half away so the proximity is a plus.”
De’Vion talks about his relationship with the staff.
“I have a bond with everybody on the staff. They are great to talk to and have made it clear where they envision me to be if I commit to them.”
Harmon can see himself as the next big time point guard for Baylor. From Pierre Jackson, Lester Medford and Senior Manu Lecomte, The Bears have gotten high level play from their point guards in the past 5 years.
“They think I can come in and make a major impact. I can thrive in their system and bring strong leadership to the program. It has a family atmosphere there which would help me thrive as well.”
Texas
The Longhorns offered Harmon in November of 2016 and De’Vion told TBB he has been on the campus five times. With his fellow RM5 teammate 2018 Gerald Liddell having committed to Texas, could Harmon follow suite to the Burnt Orange Nation?
“The city of Austin is vibrant and the campus is great. The facilities, I mean everything about it is really good,” Harmon said. “The whole coaching staff I am familiar with and build a good relationship with.”
Harmon continues to talk about the staff.
“From (Head) Coach Shaka Smart to (Assistant) Coach (Jai) Lucas, they all have been great and the atmosphere around the locker room feels like family.”
Harmon enjoys the pace the Longhorns play in and confident he would excel in it.
“Texas gets up and down and I like that. They like that I can bring leadership at the point guard position, the toughness I play with and the intensity I play on the defensive side.
Oklahoma
Out of the 5 programs, Harmon has visited OU the most (6x) he told texasboysbasketball.com.
“Everything about Oklahoma I like. From the coaching staff, campus, environment, the team, overall It’s just a great place to be.”
The Sooners offered De’Vion in July of 2016 and Harmon tells the staff they have made him a top priority.
“They told me upfront I am a top priority for them. I’ve enjoyed each visit I’ve had over there,” Harmon said. “I can see myself flourishing over there and playing to my strengths.”
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State offered the Denton Guyer product on September (2016).
“Oklahoma State is another program that I have a strong relationship with the staff. Actually (Former Head) Coach Brad Underwood was the one that was recruiting me and offered,” Harmon said. “(Current Head) Coach (Mike) Boynton is a great person and he has stayed in contact with me since taking the head coaching job. He told me I was a top priority and is a coach that would be great to play for.”
De’Vion has been to Stillwater three times to visit the campus and talks to us about his visits.
“Stillwater is a one of those college towns so the atmosphere is great. Definitely a great spot to be as a student.”
The prospects Denton Guyer possess this year is noteworthy with all starters being talented enough to play at a D1 level. With Georgetown commit 2018 Grayson Carter, 2019 higher major prospect Jalen Wilson, top 20 TBB prospect Jakobe Coles, and two way guard in 2018 prospect Calvashawn Darthard that the staff is high on. Harmon looks to be a leader and do whatever it takes to win.
“We are talented enough to win state but we as a team need to be all in mentally for it to work,” Harmon said. “Difference between good and great teams are how well they are bought in to each other and the system.”
Harmon continues to talk about what it’ll take to come out of San Antonio in March on top.
“We as a whole have to take everything seriously. Not just do it because the coaches tell us to but because we understand that’ll help us get what we want and I think all of that will happen. We are all on the same mission.”
Next Friday Harmon will be the fourth 2019 Texasboybasketball.com prospect to commit to a school (Sahvir Wheeler (Texas A&M), Grant Sherfield (UCLA) and Darian Gibson (UTSA) are the other two) and it isn’t very common for a prospect to commit in his junior year but De’Vion told the staff that he is ready to take the next step in his life.
“The recruiting process is fun but I’ve matured and it’s time for me to make a decision. It’s just part of the growing up process for me and I’m confident the time is now to make my decision and close this chapter.”
Harmon tells TBB his mind isn’t completely made up on who he will choose on Friday but has a good feel on who he will commit to. The staff believe Harmon will take his talents to Norman, OK and play for Lon Kruger at Oklahoma but on Nov. 3 we will find out.
Edited: AB
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