Gicarri Harris May Have Thrown Down Purdue's Best Dunk of the Year vs. Iowa

Purdue sophomore guard Gicarri Harris may have had the best dunk of the season for Purdue in Saturday's game against Iowa. He threw it down with authority.
Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) dunks the ball.
Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) dunks the ball. | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Gicarri Harris might be responsible for the most ridiculous dunk of the season for Purdue. The sophomore guard stole the spotlight early in the first half, throwing down the hammer while drawing a foul against Iowa.

With the game tied 7-7, Oscar Cluff blocked a shot attempt and Braden Smith collected the loose ball and was able to get out in transition. He then found Harris driving to the basket. The sophomore guard threw it down with serious authority, drawing a foul and serving up an old-fashioned three-point play.

Below is the clip, which has captured a lot of attention on social media.

Purdue has had plenty of big dunks this season, but this one from Harris may be at the top of the list.

Harris stepped into the game early off the bench after starting sophomore guard CJ Cox picked up two fouls. He made a huge difference in 12 minutes of action, scoring 12 points and grabbing three rebounds. He was 4-of-7 from the floor, aiding the Boilermakers to a 36-25 advantage at halftime.

This season, Harris is averaging 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season. He's really provided a spark on the defensive end. In Saturday's first half against Iowa, he gave the Boilermakers a major boost on both ends of the court.

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Dustin Schutte
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Dustin Schutte is the publisher of Purdue Boilermakers on SI and has spent more than a decade working in sports journalism. His career began in 2013, when he covered Big Ten football. He remained in that role for eight years before working at On SI to cover the Boilermakers. Dustin graduated from Manchester University in Indiana in 2010, where he played for the men's tennis team.

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