Every Day Guys Exclusive | Harmon Takes Long Road to Illinois in Fina…

Growing up in Chicago, it seemed inevitable that Harmon would, at some point during his athletic career, play basketball. He began that journey in kindergarten and was inspired by his father, Lorenzo, who competed at the junior college level. His parents emphasized the importance of being multi-sport athletes, and he immediately embraced and thrived in every activity he took part in.

Alongside basketball, Harmon played baseball and bowling, sometimes traveling across state lines to partake in regional and national tournaments in both sports. It seemed inevitable that Harmon would bowl, as he was the third generation in his family to bowl competitively; both his grandfather and his father bowled, the latter of whom has three perfect games under his belt.

Traveling as far as Kentucky and Ohio to represent his local bowling league, Harmon routinely exceeded the 100-point mark, even at a young age. The sport instilled a sense of drive and…