Elijah Harkless

Elijah Harkless, born on February 3, 2000, in Etiwanda, California, is a professional basketball player who entered the NBA with a promising career trajectory. Standing at 6'3" and weighing 195 pounds, Harkless plays as a shooting guard, sporting jersey number 16. Before his professional career, he honed his skills at Etiwanda High School and later at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he played college basketball. In 2023, Elijah Harkless was drafted by the Utah Jazz, marking the start of his NBA journey. His rookie year was 2024, and he is currently on a two-way contract with the team. During the 2025 season, Harkless played seven regular-season games, averaging 2.4 points, 0.57 steals, and 0.7 assists per game, showcasing his potential as a valuable team player. His shooting accuracy included a 36.4% field goal percentage and a 28.6% success rate from the three-point line. Harkless is known for his defensive skills and his ability to draw fouls, averaging 1.29 fouls drawn per game. His overall efficiency rating was 2.86, indicating his contributions to the team's performance. Though still early in his career, Elijah Harkless has demonstrated the potential to develop into a solid contributor in the league, with room for growth in scoring and playmaking abilities.