Jared Harris explains why he selected Duke basketball instead of Tennessee and Kentucky. Players frequently have to make difficult decisions about where to pursue their academic and athletic careers in the cutthroat world of college basketball recruitment. Three elite universities—Duke University, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Kentucky—were left to choose Tennessee guard Jared Harris. In a recent interview, Harris discussed his reasoning and the main elements that influenced his decision to make Duke his next stop. Since his early high school years, Jared Harris has been a standout player, receiving praise for his talent, agility, and basketball IQ. Several elite programs expressed interest in him during his recruitment process, but Harris took the time to consider each school's offerings in terms of academics, campus culture, long-term goals, and basketball. The Appeal ...