Lonnie Harrell

Lonnie Harrell (born November 11, 1972) is an American former basketball player known for his NCAA career at Georgetown University and Northeastern University, his professional play in the USBL, IBA, and NBA D-League, and his national exposure as "Prime Objective" on the AND1 Mixtape Tour.^[1]

Lonnie Harrell

Personal information
Born	(1972-11-11) November 11, 1972 (age 52) Washington, D.C.
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Eastern (Washington, D.C.)
College	Georgetown (1991–1993) Northeastern (1994–1996)
NBA draft	1996: undrafted
Playing career	1996–2004
Position	Guard / Forward
Career history
1996	N.H. Thunder Loons
1998–1999	Washington Congressionals
1998–1999	Rapid City Thrillers
1999–2000	Penn. Valleydawgs
1999–2000	Baltimore BayRunners
2001–2003	Huntsville Flight
2003	Columbus Riverdragons
Career highlights
First‑team All‑North Atlantic (1996)

Early life and education

Harrell was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and attended Eastern High School, where he starred on the basketball team. As a senior in 1990, he earned The Washington Post All‑Met honors. ^[1]

College career

Harrell began at Georgetown University (1991–93), appearing in 56 games, then transferred to Northeastern University and became First‑Team All‑NAC in 1996. ^[1]

College career statistics

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

Season	School	Conference	Class	Position	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG	Tot Pts
1991–92	Georgetown	Big East	Freshman	Forward	27	0	13.9	.388	.333	.472	2.7	0.9	0.3	0.1	4.9	133
1992–93	Georgetown	Big East	Sophomore	Forward	29	2	11.6	.414	.326	.778	1.7	0.7	0.6	0.0	4.9	142
1994–95	Northeastern	North Atlantic	Junior	Forward	29	27	34.6	.434	.390	.744	4.4	2.4	1.5	0.7	16.7	484
1995–96	Northeastern	North Atlantic	Senior	Forward	28		28.7	.408	.270	.750	5.6	1.6	1.0	1.0	16.6	465
Career					113	29	22.4	.416	.335	.718	3.6	1.4	0.9	0.5	10.8	1,224

Harrell’s full NCAA statistics are available on Sports-Reference.com.^[2]

Professional career

Harrell played in minor leagues (USBL, IBA, IBL, NBA D-League) over eight seasons, totaling 287 games and averaging 14.6 pts, 3.7 rebs, and 2.4 asts per game. ^[3]

Professional statistics

League	Team	Position	GP	PTS	REB	AST
USBL	N.H. Thunder Loons	Guard/Forward	21	484	85	67
USBL	Washington Congressionals	Guard/Forward	26	435	74	97
IBA	Rapid City Thrillers	Guard/Forward	33	704	196	105
USBL	Penn. Valleydawgs	Guard/Forward	20	267	49	49
IBL	Baltimore BayRunners	Guard/Forward	49	527	119	76
NBA D-League	Huntsville Flight	Guard/Forward	106	1318	342	271

Detailed pro stats are available on StatsCrew.^[3]

Coaching career

In 2025, Harrell was selected as an assistant coach for the United States All-Stars team participating in the Hoop Culture Capital Classic in Washington, D.C. The event — part of the prestigious Capital Classic all-star game series — featured top high school players from across the nation.^[4]

AND1 mixtape tour

Known as "Prime Objective" on the AND1 Mixtape Tour, Harrell famously scored 55 points in a game against the AND1 team—an achievement that played a key role in his recruitment to the tour.^{[5] [6]}

Xtreme basketball xhibition

In 2011, Harrell founded Xtreme Basketball Xhibition (XBX) in District Heights, Maryland—an Olympic‑style showcase emphasizing shooting, ball handling, dunking, and one‑on‑one competition.^[7]

Awards and honors

Year	Honor	Organization	Ref.
1990	All‑Met Basketball Team	The Washington Post / DC Basketball	[8]
1996	First‑Team All‑NAC	Northeastern / NAC	[9]
2000s	AND1 Mixtape Tour standout (Prime Objective)	AND1	[5][6]

Media coverage

• The Washington Post mentioned Harrell during the 2004 AND1 Open Run, referring to him as a “D.C. street ball legend” and noting his appearance as a judge at the MCI Center showcase.^[10]
• The Washington Post cited Harrell in a 1998 article for his performance with the Washington Congressionals in the USBL playoffs.^[11]
• Bleacher Report included Harrell (as "Prime Objective") in a retrospective titled Catching Up with the AND1 Streetball Forefathers, identifying him as one of the tour's standout players.^[5]
• The Washington Post referenced Harrell in a 2024 article about Eastern High School’s basketball legacy, highlighting the school’s continued community impact.^[12]