2027 NBA Draft Scouting Profile: Tennessee's Juke Harris Could Be High-Upside Target for 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have a loaded roster.

From the arguable GOAT LeBron James to rookie Labaron Philon Jr., there is talent covering all parts of the roster. With that in mind, it's quite clear the 76ers need to swing for the fences in the 2027 NBA Draft.

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Yes, that is quite far away, but it's always enjoyable to take a look at who the newest addition to Philadelphia's roster could be.

One potential name connected to the 76ers by Sports Illustrated is former Wake Forest wing turned Tennessee Volunteer Juke Harris.

Here is a scouting report on Harris:

Player Summary

Harris is a scorer at heart.

His desire to put the ball in the basket is abundantly clear not just in every game, but every possession. His drive to win is equally as obvious, as despite multiple blowouts during his breakout sophomore campaign, he brought the same energy each time he made a play. The fast break is where the 21-year-old thrives, as he's able to run through the floor at a high level while finding the correct angles to get open. Harris has the potential to evolve into a decent playmaker, but as it currently stands, he's limited to a highlight pass here and there. Part of what allows him to finish so well through contact is his 6-foot-7 frame with a respectable wingspan.

There are some downsides to his game, however.

The good news is most of them can be resolved throughout his junior year at Tennessee. The biggest red flag is some of Harris' best performances during his breakout season were against rather weak opponents. For example, his 38-point performance in a loss to Boston College. As previously mentioned, he is not the most consistent playmaker. An issue Harris runs into on the defensive end of the floor is his lack of weight at 200 pounds, which could leave him vulnerable against stronger forwards at the next level. This is arguably the greatest worry NBA GMs could have when debating on selecting him, as there's no guarantee he'll add the size necessary to keep up with bigger and stronger opponents. There is also the need for his three-point shooting to take an uptick in volume and efficiency.

As for the numbers, they speak for themselves. 

His freshman year was a bit underwhelming, but he saw only one start and less than 20 minutes per game. Harris averaged 6.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.3 assists on 42.6% shooting and 30.3% shooting from three-point range in 19.0 minutes per game in 31 appearances. The 2025-2026 season is when Harris entered some impressive conversations, recording 21.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game on 44.4% shooting and 33.2% shooting from three-point range in 35.2 minutes per game, starting in all 35 of his appearances.

Pros & ConsProsConsAbility to consistently finish through contact Not the most battle tested at Wake ForestMotivated no matter the scoreNot the most consistent playmakerRuns through the floor incredibly wellCould find himself bullied by opponents due to lack of weight and strengthFinds correct running lanes on the fastbreakImprovement needed on shooting from the outsideCapable of making highlight-reel level passesLength and size (6-foot-7, 7-foot wingspan)2027 NBA Draft Projection

Assuming all goes well at Tennessee, Harris could find himself selected in the teens, or early 20s. The 76ers are unlikely to be selecting in that range, but a drop-off in production from his sophomore year at Wake Forest could lead front offices to steer clear.

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