E.J. Harkless: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 26 | 20:56 | 6.8 | 2 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.1/6.2 33.5% | 1.3/2.8 45.2% | 0.8/3.4 23.9% | 1.9/2.5 76.6% | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 | 2.7 | -1.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 15.0% | 8.2 | 47.1% | 40.1% | 54.7% | 39.8% | 1.9% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% | 22.9 | 2.7% | 1.1% |
 |  | 17 | 27:36 | 23.5 | 3 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 7.4/15.4 47.7% | 5.1/8.9 57.2% | 2.2/6.5 34.5% | 3.8/4.4 86.5% | 0.8 | 2.2 | 3 | 0.1 | 2.3 | - | 5 | 21.5 | 19.1 | 8.0 | 31.0% | 20.3 | 67.7% | 55.0% | 42.0% | 28.2% | 3.4% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 22.1% | 5.2% | 9.3 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26:30 | 4 | 5 | 4 | - | - | D 134-109 @  | NBA | |
| 41:12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | D 135-129 @  | NBA | |
| 29:30 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | - | D 110-133 vs  | NBA | |
| 32:09 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | D 127-143 vs  | NBA | |
| 35:35 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | D 116-126 vs  | NBA | |
| 34:28 | 23 | 2 | 10 | - | - | V 128-96 vs  | NBA | |
| 20:00 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | D 147-111 @  | NBA |
Player Profile
When E.J. Harkless recorded the first triple-double in the modern history of Cal State Northridge, few could have imagined that this versatile point guard from San Bernardino would take such a winding road to the NBA. Overlooked in the 2023 draft, the California native refused to give up and turned every step of his journey into a springboard.
His college career already showed that determination: after setting a CSUN record with 54 steals in a single season, Harkless transferred multiple times to sharpen his game. At Oklahoma and then at UNLV, he refined his versatility until he became the undisputed leader of the Rebels in his final year, starting all 32 games and leading the team in every major statistical category.
The transition to professional basketball demanded even more perseverance. From the Ontario Clippers to the Saskatchewan Rattlers in the Canadian league, with stops along the way including the San Diego Clippers, Harkless built up experience without ever losing sight of his ultimate goal. Armed with a degree in urban studies, he continued to polish a playing style that defines his strengths: scoring, rebounding, distributing, and defending with the same intensity.
That all-around approach to basketball eventually paid off. In 2025, the Utah Jazz finally gave him his chance with a two-way contract, allowing him to play between the NBA and the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League. At 25, Harkless proves that the road to the top is not always straight, but that perseverance can turn detours into valuable assets.
Honors & Championships
E.J. Harkless has built a reputation for exceptional versatility throughout his time in college and professional basketball.
- First Cal State Northridge player to record a triple-double in the Division I era
- Holds the CSUN record for most steals in a single season since 2005, with 54 steals
- Led UNLV in every major category during his final college season: 611 points, 163 rebounds, 108 assists, 991 minutes played, and 32 games started
- Averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 20 games with the Ontario Clippers in the G League
- Posted averages of 11.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 27 games for the Saskatchewan Rattlers in the CEBL
- NBA debut with the Utah Jazz: averages of 3.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 1.0 steal over his first 10 games
Awards & Individual Honors
E.J. Harkless established himself as a standout figure at Cal State Northridge, breaking several all-time program records.
- First CSUN player to record a triple-double in more than a decade
- First CSUN player since 2005 to record more than 50 steals in a single season
- Named to the All-Baseline First Team and the Sun-Daily Bulletin All-Area Team in high school
- Earned an NBA two-way contract despite going undrafted
- Recognized for his versatility and defensive abilities throughout his college and professional career
