Tobias Harris, a star forward for Half Hollow Hills West, played basketball for the University of Tennessee in 2010 before going to the NBA.

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Mason Plumlee dunks against Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris in the first half of a game at Barclays Center on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

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Knicks' Carmelo Anthony looks for a shot as Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic Arron Afflalo and Tobias Harris defend during overtime in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2014.

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Carmelo Anthony looks to pass the ball around Orlando's Tobias Harris, left, in the first half. (Dec. 23, 2013)

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Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris celebrates after he scored against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half. (Feb. 26, 2013)

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Milwaukee Bucks' Tobias Harris in action in the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers. (Nov. 12, 2012)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy, 2009

Former Half Hollow Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris and his father, Torrel, hold a cake designed like a Tennessee basketball jersey with Tobias' name on the back after he announced his intention to attend the University of Tennessee.

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Half Hollow Hills West's Tobias Harris crashes up the middle against Bishop Loughlin during Hills West's 75-72 overtime win. (January 18, 2010)

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Tobias Harris, NBA player for the Milwaukee Bucks, talks to youngsters attending his basketball camp at Half Hollow Hills East High School. (June 27, 2012)

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Milwaukee Bucks' Tobias Harris battles for a rebound with Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes ()0) and Tony Battie (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game. (April 25, 2012)

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Milwaukee Bucks' Tobias Harris, left, and the Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell (54) during the first half of an NBA basketball game. (Jan. 12, 2012)

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Milwaukee Bucks' Tobias Harris (15) dunks in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers. (Jan. 16, 2012)

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Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris right, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

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Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris left rear, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

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Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris center, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris right, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris right, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Half Hollow Hills High School, Dix Hills. (August 1, 2011)

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Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris right, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. Here he shows Andrew Chakos of Dix Hill how to handle the ball. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris right, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Former Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA leads a workout during his basketball camp for high school players in Dix Hills. (Aug. 1, 2011)

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Tobias Harris of the Tennessee Volunteers drives through Evan Smotrycz (23) and Zack Novak of Michigan during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. (Mar. 18, 2011)

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Tennessee's Tobias Harris lays the ball up in front of Michigan's Stu Douglass during the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. (Mar. 18, 2011)

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Tennesse's Tobias Harris shoots over Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. during the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. (Mar. 18, 2011)

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Tennessee's Tobias Harris blocks a shot attempt by Michigan's Evan Smotrycz during the first half action of the NCAA Tournament second-round game in Charlotte, N.C. (March 18, 2011)

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Half Hollow Hills West star Tobias Harris and his father Torrel hold a cake with his name on the back of a Tennessee basketball jersey after he announced he would play for the school in 2010. (November 19, 2009)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Half Hollow Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris and his father Torrel hold a cake with his name on the back of a Tennessee basketball jersey after he announced his intention to attend college at the University of Tennessee. (November 19, 2009)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Tobias Harris sits at the ESPN Zone in Times Square before making a formal commitment to the University of Tennessee. (November 19, 2009)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

Half Hollow Hills West basketball star Tobias Harris announces his intent to attend college at the University of Tennessee. (November 19, 2009)

Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

FILE - Half Hollow Hills West star Tobias Harris announced earlier this year at ESPN Zone in Times Square he'll play basketball for Tennessee in 2010. (November 19, 2009)

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Half Hollow Hills West's Tobias Harris.

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Half Hollow Hills West high school basketball star Tobias Harris warms up with his team before the start of the Boost Mobile Elite 24 game (that was in rain delay) in Harlem Friday, August 21, 2009. The game featured the top 24 high school players in the country. Photo by Craig Ruttle

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Tobias Harris, a rising senior, is considered one of the Island's top players.

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