Men's Basketball
Analysis: Supreme Court Ruling in Student-Athlete Case, Though Narrow, ‘Opens the Door’ for Broader Change
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that student-athletes can receive incremental increases to their education-related compensation packages, but the ruling will likely have minimal effects on Harvard athletics.
Podcast: The River Rundown Ep. 2
On Episode 2 of The River Rundown, guests Christian Juzang ’20 and Robert Baker ’20 of Harvard hoops talk about playing professionally in Vietnam and Slovakia, the abrupt end to their senior season last March, and the miraculous March Madness run to the Final Four by Christian's brother, Johnny.
In Canada and Separated from Teammates, Noah Kirkwood Works to Stay Connected
He led the team in scoring 10 times and in assists 13 times during his sophomore campaign. Hoping to continue his impressive career, Kirkwood has been struggling to find adequate resources for training and playing basketball during the pandemic.
Committed: How Harvard Basketball Has Recruited in a Pandemic
“I think it's been hard for us in terms of the Ivy League schools, our basketball product hasn't been available for them to see,” Eskildsen said. “But ... if anything, I think people recognize how quick the Ivy League was to cancel the tournament back last year. And I think seeing that for putting the players and their health and safety first and foremost is a positive.”
Kirkwood Remains Focused
The hard-working, All-Ivy League forward is eager to return to the hardwood as one of the Crimson's veteran leaders.
2020 Vision
I am urging our nation’s young people to “be the change [they] want to see in the world.” I am urging young people, especially the Class of 2020, to share in my vision: a vision in which 2020 is the year we make significant progress on the road to defeat racism and systemic inequality.
Senior Perspective: Justin Bassey
My journey through Harvard and with Harvard Basketball has been the greatest adventure of my life thus far.
Kicking Bass
Senior guard Justin Bassey skies to the hoop in a late-February Ivy League tilt. In his senior season, the Denver native started all 29 games, averaging 28.2 minutes per contest, before the season ended with the cancellation of the Ivy League Tournament.
Going Home: Bryce Aiken Announces Transfer to Seton Hall
Aiken will play next season as a graduate transfer for the Seton Hall Pirates, a decision he announced this afternoon on his Instagram page.
One More Season
Bryce Aiken and classmate Seth Towns were considered amongst the top-ranked graduate transfers nationally.
Primed for the Big Stage
Aiken played in just seven games his senior season, allowing him to apply for a medical redshirt.
Much to Give, Plenty to Prove: Seth Towns Returns Home
“Home is where the heart is,” said Towns in an announcement on Saturday night’s 11PM SportsCenter. “...That opportunity to fight for the city that raised me is so invaluable.”
31 on the Court
The Columbus, Ohio native last played in the 2017-2018 season, one in which he took home Ivy League Player of the Year.
Back in the 614
On Saturday night, senior Seth Towns announced his commitment to play at Ohio State University as a graduate transfer
Seth Towns Announces Graduate Transfer Commitment to Ohio State
Harvard senior Seth Towns, the 2017-2018 Ivy League Player of the Year, announced on Saturday night that he will commit to Ohio State University as a graduate transfer.
In Bounce-Back Performance, Men's Basketball Knocks Off Yale
Coach Tommy Amaker’s words this morning also resonated with the team, who responded impassionately Saturday night in a 83-69 rout of the Bulldogs.
360 Degrees
First-year Chris Ledlum electrified the crowd with a 360-degree dunk in Saturday night's win over Yale.
Men's Basketball Falls to Brown on Senior Night For First Home Loss
On senior night, it was Brown’s senior sharpshooter Zach Hunsaker who stole the show at Lavietes Pavilion, snapping the Crimson's six game winning streak and sending Harvard to its first home defeat of the season.
Lewis Slams
Chris Lewis dunks for two of his 13 points. He was one of seven Harvard seniors honored on senior night at Lavietes Pavilion, but his efficient performance was not enough to extend the Crimson's six game winning streak.
The New York Connection: Idan Tretout and Chris Ledlum's Journeys to Harvard
For a team as geographically diverse as the men’s basketball team, it is always fascinating to see whether the incoming recruiting class adds to the vast spectrum of hometowns already on the team. This year’s freshman class did just that, contributing yet another place to the Ontarios and Californias corresponding to almost half of the roster. This year’s freshman class included a state that surprisingly enough has not been seen under the “hometown” column since the 2010-11 season.