Jordan High School, he accepted a full Division 1 scholarship to play basketball at UNC Asheville.
[1][2] In addition to playing professionally, Harrell coached AAU basketball for three years with the United Celtics and one season with the Wilson Blue Devils.
Harrell has coached clinics in Ireland, England, Finland, Scotland, New Zealand, and Australia where he was in charge of the Aussie Hoops program.
While in Australia, Harrell also taught individual skill sessions which eventually led to one of his pupils earning a Division 1 scholarship.
Harrell continues to train male and female athletes at all levels, ranging from middle school to professional.