3-Star SG Nijaun Harris Discusses Top College Choices

The Florida standout is drawing interest from several major programs

Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:27pm

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Nijaun Harris, a 3-star shooting guard from St. Petersburg, Florida, is a rising star in the 2028 recruiting class. The sophomore has already established himself as one of the top players in the state, averaging over 22 points and 9 rebounds per game this season. Harris recently spoke about his recruitment, highlighting Florida State, Georgia, and Virginia Tech as schools he's particularly interested in.

Why it matters

Harris is a highly touted prospect who is drawing interest from several major college basketball programs. His recruitment will be closely watched as he looks to take the next step in his development and potentially land at a top Division I school.

The details

Harris, who started playing varsity basketball in 8th grade, has been a standout on the Florida high school scene. This season, he's averaging 22.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for St. Petersburg High School. He recently helped lead the Green Devils to a 66-41 playoff victory, scoring a game-high 23 points. In his comments, Harris discussed his focus on improving as a rebounder and all-around player, not just a scorer.

  • Harris started playing varsity basketball in 8th grade.
  • In the 2023-24 season, Harris averaged 23.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
  • This season, Harris is averaging 22.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.

The players

Nijaun Harris

A 3-star shooting guard from St. Petersburg, Florida, who is ranked as the No. 5 player at his position and No. 57 overall player in the Rivals 2028 Industry Ranking.

St. Petersburg High School

A historic high school in St. Petersburg, Florida, known for its academic excellence, vibrant student life, and competitive athletics. The school's sports teams are known as the Green Devils.

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What they’re saying

“Right now, we're trying to finish off the season. Looking forward to going to states and winning it all.”

— Nijaun Harris, Shooting Guard

“This year has been a little different with leadership, but coming from me, and more speaking up with my teammates and helping us get through, and keep it going. Different from last year, I would say, rebounding, and my speed, agility I've been working on, and just becoming a full player, and not just scoring. So this year I will say I stepped up as a rebounder and helped the team in different ways.”

— Nijaun Harris, Shooting Guard

“I would say, Georgia, FSU, and Virginia Tech, those type of schools. Recently, it hasn't been too much, but what I'm literally looking at is FSU. I really love FSU. I really like Miami, too. I want to talk to Miami and see about a trip over there, visit or something, but other than that, it's not been too much.”

— Nijaun Harris, Shooting Guard

What’s next

Harris will continue to lead St. Petersburg High School as they look to make a deep playoff run and potentially win a state championship.

The takeaway

Nijaun Harris is a rising star in the 2028 recruiting class, and his recruitment will be closely watched as he looks to take the next step in his development and potentially land at a top Division I school.