Friday, 06 January 2012 13:30
By Dustin Momi
When you walk down the hallways of Auburn High School, it’s difficult to miss Harold Lee. He’ll always be walking with his basketball friends and his Dre Beats around his head listening to some music. However on game days, he’ll be focused just listening to his music while waiting for his game to start. The 5’9” junior, point guard is one of three returning varsity players in the 2011-2012 basketball season. He is an exceptional player who says, “It’s going to be a tough season but I’m ready.”
Coming off a serious injury from the football season, Lee was not sure if he was going to be able to play. During a football game Lee broke his tibia. “I was thankful. It could have been a lot worse. Basketball is my main sport and I was worried whether or not I would be ready for the season tip-off against Olympia.” His football season had been over after the injury. He was put in a wheelchair for a couple of weeks. “It was the worst couple of weeks of my life. When I went to the fall league games all I could do was watch. I wanted to be in there so bad!”
The season came and Lee’s injury was still not completely healed. He wasn’t 100% but he was still going to step on the court. Lee impressed varsity head basketball coach Ryan Hansen by dropping 16 points his first game against Olympia. He played a key role in the 49-48 comeback for the Auburn Trojans season opener. The point guard is already showing amazing talent and abilities so far this season. “I’m still not 100%, when I get there other schools better be ready” he gloats.
Lee has been working hard this season. He hopes that by next year he’ll be at his best. He wants to attend the University of Washington to play. Fans will be eager to see where Lee takes this Auburn program.
