Aaron Harper was an American professional basketball player who died on November 4, 2023.
He usually played as swingman, playing on both shooting guard and small forward positions.
Who wasAaron Harper?
Aaron Harper was born on March 12, 1981 in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Provine High School, where he played basketball and graduated in 1999.
He was a four-year letterman and a two-time All-State selection. He also led his team to the 1999 Class 5A state championship, averaging 25.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
He was named the Mississippi Player of the Year by The Clarion-Ledger and USA Today. He was also ranked as the 28th best player in the nation by ESPN.com.
Harper signed with Úrvalsdeild karla club KR at the end of December 2004, playing his first games in January 2005.
After a difficult first half of the season for KR, Harper’s arrival changed the team’s fortunes for the better, helping them win 7 of their last 11 games and making the playoffs.
In the playoffs, the faced Snæfell in the first round.
In the first game of the series, Harper helped KR rally from a 14-point deficit and scored the go-ahead three-pointer with seven seconds left, securing KR’s 91–89 victory.
Snæfell tied the series in the next game and in the third and deciding game of the series, Snæfell pulled away for a 116–105 victory despite Harper’s 35 points.
Aaron Harper Death
He was killed in a car accident in Mississippi on November 4, 2023. He was 42.
Aaron Harper Wife
Aaron Harper, the former Ole Miss basketball player and ex-Huracanes de Tampico swingman, was married to Shanika Harper.
Aaron Harper Children
Harper had two children with his wife Shanika Harper, a son and a daughter.
Their names and ages are not publicly available.
Aaron Harper Parents
Harper has kept his parents’ information private, and he hasn’t mentioned anything about them in any interviews.
Aaron Harper Siblings
Harper may not known to be an only child, however, details about his siblings are unclear.
Aaron Harper Net worth
The exact value of Harper is not very clear, but he is said to be a millionaire.
Aaron Harper Cause of Death
Harper was killed in a car accident in Mississippi on November 4, 2023.
He was pronounced deceased after he fell off a vehicle following a crash. Law enforcement agencies determined that seatbelt was not in use at the time of the crash.
It is a tragic and unfortunate event that shocked and saddened many people who knew him or admired his talent.
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