G · Valparaiso, IN
Peak 6.8 PPG in 1985-86 · Career avg 3.9
A McDonald's All-American and Indiana Mr. Basketball who set the UK single-season assist record with 232 as a senior in 1986, Harden was a three-year starter who finished third all-time in career assists with 498 across 122 games. He was a key member of the 1984 Final Four team as a sophomore and helped UK go 32-4 under first-year coach Eddie Sutton during his senior campaign. His court vision and passing ability were so exceptional that Sutton called him one of the best passers he had ever coached.
1982-83 — 1985-86 · 4 SEASONS
| SEASON | G | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-83 | 27 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 30.4% | 22 |
| 1983-84 | 29 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 36.8% | 55 |
| 1984-85 | 30 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 4.7 | 39.5% | 159 |
| 1985-86★ PEAK | 36 | 6.8 | 2.2 | 6.4 | 52.4% | 245 |
| CAREER | 122 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 40.7% | 481 |
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