De'Vion Harmon on recruitment, leaving football and leading the Wildcats
De’Vion Harmon of Denton Guyer has the responsibility of being the floor general for one of the state’s most talented groups in all of basketball in Texas.
The former Guyer wide receiver turned full-time basketball player grabbed offers over the summer/fall from LSU, North Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, SMU, TCU, Tulsa, and UTA.
Up to this point, Harmon has visited (unofficially) North Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, SMU, and most recently TCU. He is planning on heading back to Oklahoma October 15 and Oklahoma State on the 29.
The point guard is among the “elite” of the class of 2019 in the state, and he gives TexasHoops.com some insight to how the recruiting process has gone so far this fall.
“It's going great,” said Harmon. “My parents and basketball coach (head coach Grant Long) are playing a huge part in helping me with the process.Coach Long is making sure I'm on top of everything. Being a father figure to me and not just a basketball coach. Most importantly, helping me grow not just as a basketball player but also as a person.
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“All the schools I've visited are amazing. I enjoyed visiting them. I’m having fun with the process and talking to the coaching staffs at the schools and building a great relationship with the school and the city around it.”
While the recruiting process is in its early stages, Harmon knows what he wants in a program.
“I am wanting a program with a family atmosphere and making it feel like home. I want great coaches and great teammates, but I don't call them teammates I call them my brothers. Like here at Guyer, I'm a Wildcat forever, it's home.”
While Harmon’s recruitment is skyrocketing so is the expectations for the Wildcats program., as they will rank in the top 5 of the TexasHoops.com preseason 6A classification.
“We’re not just a good team, we're going to be, and we are a great basketball team. A lot of people have high expectations for us, but no one's expectations will be set as high as ours. As a team, we have a big goal in mind. We challenge ourselves more than anybody else. If we just play Wildcat basketball the way we’re suppose to play it, we'll be fine.”
With his future being in basketball, Harmon talks about leaving the football field behind.
“It was a very tough decision because this wasn't just about sports but also about my life. I believe that God has put me on this earth to play the game of basketball, I just love it so much. I pour my blood, sweat, tears and heart into the game. I'm having fun with it.”
Harmon’s game is based on his athleticism, decision making and his ability to put the ball in the hole.
“I can create my own shot, put my teammates in the perfect position to score as well,” added Harmon. “Most importantly, being a leader. I'm a point guard, and I'll do whatever it takes to win basketball games.”