Former LSU forward Dennis Harris didn’t waste any time finding a new suitor after he was dismissed from the LSU basketball team for violating team rules.
Harris has reunited with former LSU coach and current Arkansas State coach John Brady, who recruited the forward to LSU in 2007.
The redshirt sophomore enrolled at Arkansas State and began classes this week, according to Kent Lowe, LSU senior associate sports information director.
LSU coach Trent Johnson didn’t release details of Harris’ dismissal, but he said he wishes the best in the future for his former player.
Junior forward Garrett Green said team rules are taken seriously by the coaching staff.
“We didn’t see it coming with Dennis, but with him making poor decisions here and there, he kind of brought it upon himself,” Green said.
Harris started nine games last season as a redshirt freshman for the Tigers, averaging 4.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
He was hindered this season with an ankle injury and only played in four games, scoring two points and pulling in five rebounds.
The Jonesboro, Ga., native will gain eligibility to play for Arkansas State next spring.
“He’ll be eligible the second semester because he has to sit out a full calender year,” Lowe said.
 
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