Back in the summer, Joe Harris got a lot of attention for his world travel. He was in China in both September and October, first for the FIBA World Cup, then the NBA China Games. But they weren’t the only stops on his itinerary. He spent time in Africa as well, Tanzania to be specific, on a mission beyond basketball ... bringing clean water to the continent.
It didn’t get the attention his trips to China got but for Harris, the stop in Kilimanjaro was at least as rewarding.
Harris is part of Hoops2O Hoops, aka “The Water Boys,” founded by professional athletes many of whose roots go back to the University of Virginia, Harris’ alma mater.