SPARTANBURG, S.C. – As the USC Upstate men's basketball program builds towards the first season under the direction of head coach Marty Richter, a pair of transfers join the Spartan program as Karmani Gregory and Brit Harris continue their academic and athletic careers as part of Richter's inaugural recruiting class.
 
Below are player capsules and quotes from head coach Marty Richter for the two newest members of the Upstate program: Karmani Gregory (Palmetto, Fla.) and Brit Harris (Gary, Ind.).
 
Karmani Gregory | Guard | 6-1 | 170 | Palmetto, Fla. | Florida SouthWestern
Transfers to USC Upstate after spending his freshman and redshirt freshman seasons (2022-23 and 2023-24) at Florida SouthWestern … As a redshirt freshman, appeared in 20 games, making nine starts … Averaged 9.3 points and 1.6 rebounds over an average of 23.3 minutes per game … Shot 44.3 percent (70-of-158) from the field, 35.9 percent (28-of-78) from beyond the arc, and 72.0 percent (18-of-25) from the free throw line … Corralled 31 rebounds comprised of seven offensive boards and 24 defensive boards … Totaled 53 assists and 15 steals on the season … Poured in a career-high 23 points behind a 9-of-14 shooting performance versus Indian River State College on 3/2/24 … Pulled in a career-high four rebounds versus Albany Technical College on 1/3/24 … Passed out a career-high five assists on five occasions: versus Salt Lake on 11/17/23; versus Indian River State College on 1/31/24; versus Polk State College on 2/17/24; versus St. Petersburg College on 2/21/24; and versus Miami Dade College on 2/28/24 … Recorded nine double-figure scoring games, including two scoring 20-plus points … As a freshman, did not appear in any games, taking a redshirt … Attended Southeast High School (Bradenton, Fla.) … Named Herald Tribune Player of the Year, Florida Athletic Coaches Association 16 Player of the Year, and Second Team All State in 2021-22 … Averaged 19.9 points and 3.2 assists per game as a senior … Averaged 19.1 points per game as a junior … Competed for Southeast Elite on the AAU circuit.
 
Coach Richter on the addition of Karmani Gregory…
"We are thrilled to have Karmani join our basketball family! He brings tremendous competitive spirit, skill, and basketball IQ to our team. His winning attitude and leadership will be an enormous addition to our program."
 
Brit Harris | Guard | 6-4 | 170 | Gary, Ind. | Grand Valley State
Transfers to USC Upstate after spending his freshman and sophomore seasons (2022-23 and 2023-24) at Grand Valley State … As a sophomore, named to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team … Appeared in 30 games, making 12 starts … Averaged 11.9 points and 4.1 rebounds over an average of 26.7 minutes per game … Shot 45.2 percent (133-of-294) from the field, 32.4 percent (36-of-111) from beyond the arc, and 80.0 percent (56-of-70) from the free throw line … Corralled 124 rebounds comprised of 13 offensive boards and 111 defensive boards … Totaled 63 assists, 33 steals, and four blocks on the season … Poured in a career-high 25 points behind an 11-of-18 shooting performance versus Ferris State on 3/10/24 … Pulled in a career-high 13 rebounds versus Northern Michigan on 3/9/24 … Passed out a career-high five assists versus Saginaw Valley on 1/11/24 … Recorded 16 double-figure scoring games, including seven scoring 20-plus points … As a freshman, Appeared in 30 games, making 21 starts … Averaged 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds over an average of 21.9 minutes per game … Shot 39.0 percent (60-of-154) from the field, 38.8 percent (31-of-80) from beyond the arc, and 79.3 percent (46-of-58) from the free throw line … Corralled 81 rebounds comprised of 16 offensive boards and 65 defensive boards … Totaled 63 assists, 38 steals, and two blocks on the season … Poured in a season-high 21 points behind a 5-of-11 shooting performance versus Ferris State on 2/25/23 … Pulled in a season-high eight rebounds versus Saginaw Valley on 1/14/23 … Passed out a season-high four assists on three occasions: versus Aquinas on 12/31/22; versus Purdue Northwest on 1/26/24, and versus Michigan Tech on 3/4/23 … Recorded 10 double-figure scoring games, including one scoring 20-plus points … Attended Don Bosco Prep (Crown Point, Ind.) … Two-year captain for the Dons … Named Team Most Valuable Player, All-Conference, and All-State in 2022 … Named All-Conference in 2021 … Named Team Most Improved Player in 2020 … Averaged 17.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists during his interscholastic career … Competed for Indiana Elite 3SSB, Indy Heat Gym Rats, and 94 Feet Elite on the AAU circuit.
 
Coach Richter on the addition of Brit Harris…
"I can't wait for the Upstate basketball fans to watch Brit this season. The combination of his speed, quickness, and length for the guard position will allow us to use him in a variety of ways."
 
Tickets on Sale for Sparty's Ball – Saturday, May 18
Support USC Upstate Athletics at Sparty's Ball, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Upstate Athletic Fund. The UAF impacts current and future generations of Spartans, developing champions on the field, building scholars in the classroom, and preparing leaders for life. Presented by the Sports Medicine Institute, a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Sparty's Ball features live and silent auction items, delicious food from Cribbs Catering, beverages, and live entertainment from Under the Sun, and held at a new location, Indigo Hall in downtown Spartanburg. Come dressed in your Spartan best—cocktail attire is required. For details and tickets, log onto www.upstatespartans.com/spartysball.

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