Top center Dunn on the radar of Power 5 schools

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>NEW MEXICO</em> -- Soon-to-be sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn'] has begun garnering attention from 'Power 5' schools and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after prospects from New Mexico.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'6” All-State center, is the No. 1 ranked player in the class of 2027, and is now sitting on 22 total D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunn, who averaged a staggering 21.4 points, 17.6 rebounds and 8.9 blocks for the Cardinals, solidified herself as an interior force who is more than capable of dominating both ends of the floor. This past season, Harper helped lead Corona/Vaughn (20-4, 8-0) to the Elite Eight of the Nusenda Credit Union Girls Basketball State Championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"left","className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table alignleft is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Round</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Points</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rebounds</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Blocks</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Round of 16:<br>46-34 (W) vs No. 8 Quemado</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">30 (FG: 12/20 | FT: 6/9)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">18</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Elite Eight:<br>55-18 (L) vs No. 1 Roy/Mosquero</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9 (FG: 4/7 | FT: 1/2)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Statistics from the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union Girls Basketball State Championships via MaxPreps</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunn spoke to PGH-NM about her development, the recruitment process and her favorite memory from her freshman season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What has the recruitment process been like for you, thus far?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What I have really looked forward to this summer, has been broadening my game across more of the floor. I worked on attaining a 3-Point shot, ball handling, attacking off the perimeter and being able to guard {out} on the perimeter. This work is what I am most proud of. While I am grateful to have so many options, recruitment is only a bi-product of what my intention was for this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Is there anything in particular that you have been working on, to improve your game?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have been working on my 3-Point shot and offensive footwork from the high-post and perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What was your favorite memory from this past season (2023-24) for High School Ball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had some victories as a young team, that is always fun and exciting. The memories I value the most are the ones off the floor. We had some games with unusual moments, moments that I will laugh about with my friends/teammates for years to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For her career, Dunn has averaged 18.6 points, 16.4 rebounds and 7.4 blocks, logging 34 double-doubles and 11 triple-doubles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center"} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">NCAA Division I Programs Interested</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center","className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>OFFERS</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Eastern Michigan University</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Wichita State University</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Oklahoma (OU)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Texas Tech University</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Texas Christian University (TCU)</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">New Mexico State University (NMSU)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mississippi State University</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Kansas State University</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Louisville</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Alabama</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Oregon</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Colorado</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Virginia Tech</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of New Mexico (UNM)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Arizona</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of California Berkeley</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Oklahoma State University (OSU)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Arkansas</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Iowa State University</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Iowa</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">University of Michigan</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>OFFERS</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Career statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->