Mavs sign first-round pick Harris

Dallas, TX (Basketball News) - The Dallas Mavericks signed their first- round draft pick, guard Devin Harris, to a contract on Friday. As per club policy, terms were not disclosed.

The Wisconsin product was chosen fifth overall in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards and then traded to Dallas as part of a huge deal. In addition to Harris, the Mavericks acquired swingman Jerry Stackhouse and forward Christian Laettner in exchange for forward Antawn Jamison and cash.

Harris led the Badgers to a school-record 25 wins in 2003-04, earning himself Big Ten Player of the Year honors. He was runner-up for the Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award and was a unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection after averaging a career-best 19.5 points per game.