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Indiana Basketball: Top five in-state recruiting misses since 2000

By Alec Lasley

BLOOMINGTON, IN - JANUARY 15: A Indiana Hoosiers cheerleader performs during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Assembly Hall on January 15, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN - JANUARY 15: A Indiana Hoosiers cheerleader performs during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Assembly Hall on January 15, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 30: Gary Harris #14 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after hitting a three pointer late in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the East Regional Final of the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 30: Gary Harris #14 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after hitting a three pointer late in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the East Regional Final of the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Gary Harris (2012)

Another Mr. Basketball that decided to take his talents out of the state, Harris chose big ten foe Michigan State in his recruitment.

Having taken an official visit to Indiana during Hoosier Hysteria, there was a good feeling that a commitment could happen in the fall but never did. With each day that passed, it seemed less likely for an Indiana commitment.

Indiana was coming off of three seasons with a combined record of just 28-66, but had a great recruiting class coming in, headlined by guard Yogi Ferrell.

When choosing the Spartans, they had a lot already on their roster, and Harris was the missing piece, and would be the guy from day one.

Once again, it was the family type atmosphere and comfort that shifted Harris elsewhere.

"(Michigan State) recruited me for a long time,” Harris said. “I liked the whole family atmosphere up there. I feel like I’m a part of them. It was a great environment and once I got around the players, I was really comfortable.”"

Harris played two seasons at Michigan State, averaging 14.9 points per game, 3.3 rebounds and shot 37.6 percent from three over his career.

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