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Former Kentucky Wildcats star Aaron Harrison is returning to the United States.
After a year playing with Galatasaray in Turkey, Harrison signed a summer league deal with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
Aaron Harrison will play summer league with the Boston Celtics, a source told ESPN. Harrison is coming off an outstanding season in Turkey with Galatasaray which has drawn him both Euroleague and renewed NBA interest. Harrison played college basketball at Kentucky.
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 22, 2019
The deal comes following a breakout year in Turkey. Harrison averaged 13.1 points per game shooting 44.2% from the field and 80.5% at the free throw line.
Before leaving for Turkey, Harrison had NBA stints with the Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks and played in the G League systems of the Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings.
Harrison is best known for his clutch shots with the Wildcats as he hit game-winning three-pointers in both the Elite Eight and Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Tournament that saw Kentucky reach the national title game.
With the Celtics retooling their roster, a strong summer for Harrison just may earn him a spot on the team.
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