Ray Harrison

BORN: 02/03/2002

LAST TEAM: Grand Canyon Lopes (NCAA)

HEIGHT: 193 cm

WEIGHT: 88 kg

PRO

• Valid scorer
• Good size
• Leadership – clutch player

WEAKNESSES

• 3-P consistency
• Playmaking – decision making
• Defensive discipline

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POTENTIAL

INTRODUCTION

Ray Harrison began his collegiate career at Presbyterian College, where he quickly established himself as a primary scoring option and earned the Big-South Freshman of the Year as well as a spot on the Second-Team Conference, which he also received in his sophomore year. After two seasons, he transferred to the Lopes and became a key player. He started in 94 of the 95 games played so far, winning the WAC title twice and is in contention for a third. He earned First Team All-WAC honors and was named the WAC Tournament’s Most Outstanding Performer. In the 2023-24 season, he continued to be the second scorer after Tyon Grant-Foster, helping GCU reach back-to-back titles and further solidifying his status as one of the top guards in the conference with the nomination to the Second-Team.

PHYSICAL

Ray Harrison is a combo guard with an athletic frame that allows him to compete both on the perimeter and in attacking the rim. His size and good body balance enable him to absorb contact and finish effectively in traffic. While he has solid mobility and agility, he lacks elite explosiveness, which may limit his ability to play above the rim consistently. However, his combination of strength and length makes him a tough matchup for smaller guards on both ends of the floor. He runs well on the court and has a good wingspan, though he is not always energetic and can have ups and downs during the game.

OFFENSIVE PHASE

Zay Harrison is a dynamic and versatile scorer who excels at getting to the basket and finishing through contact. His scoring abilities are confirmed by the 2400 points he will have scored by the end of his collegiate career. His scoring efficiency is solid, as his talent makes him a three-level scorer, able to drive to the rim, make mid-range pull-ups, or score from beyond the three-point line. However, his three-point shooting remains inconsistent (30.4% on 4.7 attempts during his college career), but when he gets into rhythm as a spot-up shooter, he can go on a streak. One of his key strengths is his ability to draw fouls, and in clutch situations, he has shown leadership and the capability to perform under pressure. His shot selection needs improvement, hovering around 40% over his five college seasons. While he primarily plays as a scoring guard, he has also improved as a facilitator, averaging 3.9 assists per game last season. With the presence of Makaih Williams, he is playing more off the ball this year. He has margins in reading defenses, especially under pressure against quick defenders with active hands that force turnovers (2.1 per game).

DEFENSIVE PHASE

Ray Harrison utilizes his size to contain opposing guards and wings. His lateral quickness allows him to stay in front of quicker ball handlers, while his strength enables him to hold his ground against physical players. He is a capable on-ball defender who competes on the perimeter thanks to his wingspan. While not known as a high-level defender in terms of energy and awareness, his positioning ability makes him a reliable team defender. Improving his ability to generate turnovers and becoming more disciplined and consistently focused can make him more effective.

IMPROVED AREAS

Ray Harrison needs to develop a more consistent three-point shot to make the leap in quality. Additionally, refining his decision-making as a playmaker – especially in high-pressure situations – will be crucial. Enhancing his defensive awareness would also improve his performance across the court. Overall, he is a player with great potential possessing leadership and winning qualities. He can have an immediate impact in mid-level leagues, but by working on the improved areas, his future could be in the top European leagues.