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Nationality
  
American

Role
  
Basketball player

Listed height
  
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Height
  
1.93 m


Listed weight
  
195 lb (88 kg)

Weight
  
88 kg

Name
  
Demonte Harper

Date joined
  
September 21, 2012

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League
  
Polish Basketball League

Born
  
June 21, 1989 (age 34) Nashville, Tennessee (
1989-06-21
)

High school
  
Whites Creek (Whites Creek, Tennessee)

College
  
Morehead State (2007–2011)

Education
  
Morehead State University, Michigan State University

Position
  
Point guard, Shooting guard

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Demonte Harper (born June 21, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who plays for B.C. Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League. He played college basketball at Morehead State University.

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Professional career

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Demonte Harper went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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In July 2012, Harper landed a spot on the Denver Nuggets NBA Summer League team in Las Vegas, Nevada. Harper averaged 5 points per game. His highest scoring game was 17 points against the Portland Trail Blazers along with 5 assists and 5 defensive rebounds.

In September 2012, Harper signed a contract with the Portland Trail Blazers which was put on waivers in October 2012.

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The Reno Bighorns selected Demonte Harper in Round 2 with Pick 5 in the 2012 Annual NBA Development League Draft. On November 5, 2012, Harper was acquired from Reno in a trade by the Erie BayHawks.

In September 2013, Harper signed with BC Tsmoki-Minsk of Belarus. In preseason action for Tsmoki-Minsk, Harper scored 17 points in a 94-88 win over Budivelnyk.

In July 2014, Harper was added to the Denver Nuggets NBA Summer League team's roster. Harper scored 7 points in less than 7 minutes against the NBA D-League Select team. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Harper's defense was irreplaceable as he played over 28 minutes, scoring 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 blocked shot.

In August 2014, Harper signed with Enel Brindisi, also known as New Basket Brindisi, in Brindisi, Italy.

On July 27, 2015, Harper signed with Czarni Słupsk of the Polish Basketball league.

On September 2, 2016, Harper signed with Estonian club Kalev/Cramo of the 2016–17 season.

On March 14, 2017, it was announced that Harper moved to B.C. Zenit Saint Petersburg.

College career

Harper played his college basketball career at Morehead State University. He was awarded OVC All-Tournament Team in 2009. In 2011, he was awarded All-OVC First Team, OVC Tournament MVP and OVC All-Tournament Team after making a three-point shot with 4.2 seconds left for a 62–61 victory over No. 4 Louisville, which was the first big upset of the 2011 NCAA Tournament. In 2011, Harper was invited to play in the NCAA Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.

Harper finished his MSU career in 2010–11 by being named to the Lou Henson All-America Team and the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 19 Team. He concluded his collegiate career with 1,436 points, placing him 13th all-time at Morehead State University.

High school career

Harper attended Whites Creek High School in Whites Creek, Tennessee. Harper went to the AAA State Final Four both his junior and senior year. After his senior year season in 2007, Harper was awarded All-District First Team and All-Region First Team.

References

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