C.E. "Big House" Gaines Hall of Fame
Harold played his college basketball at The Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His coach was The Legendary Clarence “ Big House” Gaines. Coach Gaines had a 47 year coaching career at WSSU. Kitt finished his Rams career with 1,271 points in 78 games. He averaged 16.3 points per game. He led WSSU in scoring during the 1971-72 season and again in 1973-74. His senior season was his best, as he averaged more than 22 points per game and earned All-CIAA honors.
He also helped bring “Showtime” back to Winston-Salem basketball.
In January 1972, Kitt scored 27 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and added six assists in an 89-56 win over North Carolina Central. He shot 10-for-15 from the field that night. The performance gave WSSU fans a flash of the style and excitement they had come to expect under Gaines.
