Weber State Basketball: In-depth look at star guard Jerrick Harding
By Bryan Mauro
Why you should know Harding
The fans in Ogden, Utah have watched Harding climb up the Wildcat leader boards in most offensive categories over the last three years. The native of Wichita, Kansas enters his senior season fifth all-time in the Weber State ranks. He enters the season with a total of 1,621 points. With his ability to score and his prowess from the free-throw line, a career 87.2% free throw shooter. The top three all-time in the school’s history is likely.
The guard over his career has been one of the most electric scorers in the Big Sky Conference. He has averaged over 20 points per game the last two seasons. It was mentioned that Harding was from the state of Kansas, and he ended up in Utah at Weber State. He was never offered by the in-state schools Kansas and Kansas State. He, much like former Wildcat Lillard, was undersold as a High School prospect.
Harding plays the game with a chip on his shoulder, like he has something to prove. The former three-star prospect was named the Kansas high school player of the year. Harding did take an unofficial visit to Nebraska; he was being recruited by former Weber State assistant Phil Beckner. The guard never received an offer from the Huskers.
There is not much left for Harding to accomplish in his college career. The guard is a great shooter from deep and one of the best two-way players in the league. He ranks in the top 10 all-time at Weber State in three-point percentage and steals. His ability to get to the line is what sets him apart from many players with his same skill set. Not only does the senior get to the line he makes virtually every foul shot when there. He can close out a game with the best of them. The one thing he is still looking for is the elusive Big Sky conference title and a trip to the NCAA tournament.