About Rufus Harris
Rufus Harris was an American basketball player.
Rufus D. Harris is a retired American professional basketball player. He was the America East Conference co-Player of the Year as a senior in 1979–80 while playing for the University of Maine. After graduating, Harris was selected in the 1980 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, although he never played in the National Basketball Association. Instead, he carved a professional career in both the Continental Basketball Association and international leagues. Harris played from 1980 to 1983 in the CBA, for the Maine Lumberjacks and Lancaster Lightning. In 88 CBA games he averaged 18.8 points per game.
While playing for the Maine Black Bears between 1976–77 and 1979–80, Harris scored a still-standing school record 2,206 points. His 718 total points and 25.6 per game average in 1979–80 are both single season records as well.
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Who was Rufus Harris?
American basketball player
When was Rufus Harris born?
Rufus Harris was born in La Grange.
What was Rufus Harris's occupation?
Rufus Harris was a basketball player.
What nationality was Rufus Harris?
Rufus Harris was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rufus Harris. https://biography.guide/rufus-harris/
MLA: "Rufus Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rufus-harris/.
Chicago: "Rufus Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rufus-harris/.
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