Desmond Harrington
Desmond Harrington
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Andrew Baxley | Prep Hoops Scout
Another Upward Star with some recruiting momentum this month is Harrington. He picked up D1 offers from East Texas A&M and Chicago State, along with his first offer from local D2 Benedict in late March. Desmond had eight stocks in four games out west last weekend, proving his frame could make an impact against the highest level of competition. He’s also had several highlight-reel dunks so far this spring, catching the eye of people across the state.
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Harrington was a key piece of Upward Stars 16U’s win over ASAK Elite on Thursday in Bracket Play. Desmond had a pair of early and-ones, using a pump-fake and drop-step to score through contact. He also displayed good hands on defense, tallying 3 steals. However, it was Harrington’s crunch-time play that was most crucial. He was a factor on the glass, saving offensive possessions and ending defensive ones. Desmond also had a couple of nice passes in the short roll – a very intriguing piece for his game. He finished with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists in the Round One win.
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Read EvaluationBret Swanson | Prep Hoops Scout
Desmond at times goes through the motions. The talent is surely there, and it will begin to start clicking for him that’s for sure. Harrington plays his best basketball around the bucket. He has really changed his body over the past few seasons. Desmond usually generates his offense with putbacks off the glass. He plays his best hoops around 2-4 feet in.
Desmond and the Cardinals will look to make another run this coming season to Sumter.
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Desmond Harrington
Desmond
Harrington
6'7" | PF
Gray Collegiate Academy | 2027
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had a very strong weekend for Upward Stars SE 15U, who were playing up in the 16U Division this weekend. Despite that, Harrington had a size and length advantage over most bigs that he matched up with. Desmond was very aggressive throughout the weekend and excelled in cleaning the glass, scoring around the basket, and protecting his rim. He wasn’t asked to score much in the 16U Blue Bracket Championship Game, but he was a beast on the glass pulling down 13 Rebounds.
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Read EvaluationAndrew Baxley | Prep Hoops Scout
Desmond has lots of athleticism and an impressive frame for a young player. These two traits were key to his breakout season this year, averaging 4.4 Points Per Game and 7.7 Rebounds Per Game for Cardinal Newman – one of the more talented teams in the state. Harrington flirted with double-doubles several times this year, but his best statistical performance was a 12-point, 8 rebound-rebound, 2-block performance in February against Ben Lippen – another strong SCISA program. Desmond is our highest ranked player in the Breakout Freshman list, and comes in at #3 Overall in the first PH SC Freshman Rankings.
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Read EvaluationBret Swanson | Prep Hoops Scout
Harrington really thinned out and grew in height this past year for the Cardinals. Desmond didn’t put up big numbers on a very well-balanced team. Harrington averaged 4.4 ppg and 7.7 rebounds for the SCISA Class 4A State Champions this season.
Desmond has good footwork to work around the paint area and from side to side. The Cardinals have plenty of young talent in the years to follow after finishing (21-15) this season.
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Read EvaluationBret Swanson | Prep Hoops Scout
Harrington and the Cardinals struggled here today in a loss to South Florence. Desmond came off the bench and provided a handful of buckets and rebounds. Harrington has really defined his body in the past year and will get better for the Cardinals moving forward.
Desmond showed a nice jump-hook around the cup when he wasn’t posting up.
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