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.
| 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 |