Q&A with IU recruit Gary Harris

The men’s basketball program welcomed many of the state’s top recruits at Saturday’s football game.

IU men’s basketball beat reporter Greg Rosenstein caught up with shooting guard Gary Harris, Rivals.com’s No. 24 overall player in the class of 2012.

IDS How was your time in Bloomington?
HARRIS I had a great time with everyone on Saturday. Unfortunately IU couldn’t win, but it was still a fun game to watch.  

IDS What does it mean that IU was able to bring in so much talent to Bloomington this
weekend?
HARRIS It just shows you that they are really starting to turn things around. They are trying to bring IU back to winning ways. (IU coach Tom) Crean is doing a great job of doing it. The program is moving in the right direction.

IDS When did you get to Bloomington, and what things did you do while there?
HARRIS We got there about 1:30 p.m. We started with a tailgate inside of Cook Hall. After we ate a little, we went down to the field at Memorial Stadium. After watching the game, I hung out with the players later on that night.

IDS Which players did you hang out with?
HARRIS I was with Victor Oladipo and Maurice Creek. I had a great time with those guys and really enjoyed myself.  

IDS Have you been to other football games this year during visits? If so, how did the atmosphere on Saturday compare?
HARRIS The only other football game I’ve been to this year was the Michigan State vs. Notre Dame game. They were both great games that went all of the way down to the very end, so I enjoyed them.   

IDS What is your relationship with coach Crean right now?
Harris We have a really good relationship. I talk to him a lot. Each time I go down there I like him even more and more.

IDS What is appealing about a school like IU?
HARRIS It’s a great school. Like I said, they are really turning things around.  I can see myself fitting perfectly with this program, as I can with a lot of other schools. Coach Crean is also a great guy with a passion for the game.  

IDS Have you set any form of time-table in terms of visits or making a decision for college?
HARRIS I’m in no rush right now in terms of making a decision. I’m just taking it slow.

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