CONGRATS Crimson: Harvard in NCAAs

[csfansince60s]

Congrats to the men's Crimson BBall team. By virtue of Princeton beating Penn, Harvard makes the NCAAs for the first time in almost forever.

In a bit of irony, Princeton, who sent Harvard packing last year by an impossible leaner at the buzzer in an Ivy playoff to see who would go to the big dance, did the Crimson a huge favor by beating Penn to avoid another Ivy playoff to see who was going to the NCAAs.

Congrats Tommy Amaker especially. Glad you stayed.  

[Kuberski33]

Best college basketball team in MA...Glad they finally got in.

[csfansince60s]

Best college basketball team in MA...Glad they finally got in.

never, ever thought I would believe that statement.....when I first started following Harvard bball, James Brown was their star...

actually they may be the second best team in New England....Wow

[Overrated]

I'm sure reporters/analysts/whoever will find ways to give credit to Jeremy Lin.

[GreenFaith1819]

Congrats to Harvard, but DON'T SLEEP on NORFOLK STATE University!

Big Congrats to them for their 1st trip to the dance, ever.

Don't be surprised if NSU gives Missou all they can handle. NSU's center (Kyle O'Quinn) is 6'10" 240 and talented.

Defensive Player of the year, too.

Overall a fine team, with good size. And well-coached, too.

Don't sleep on NSU. This is the same team that gave Marquette all they could handle.

[csfansince60s]

Too bad they drew Vandy, though. Harvard was ranked 35th in the country. Thought thy might have gotten a 9th or 10th seed, even 11. But 12 gets them Vandy. Lots of upsets in the 5 vs 12 game, historically, though.

Vandy is hot right now. Hopefully they are true to form and bow out early. Unfortunately for Harvard, I don't think it happens this year.

[Employee8]

Best college basketball team in MA...Glad they finally got in.

No way, not with UMass doing well this year.

[csfansince60s]

Best college basketball team in MA...Glad they finally got in.

No way, not with UMass doing well this year.

TP...GREAT,GREAT, GREAT double OT win last night. Exciting stuff.

Hope they win the NIT.

Harvard/Umass would be a great game though.

Both have wins over quality opponents this year too.

[jgod213]

Best college basketball team in MA...Glad they finally got in.

No way, not with UMass doing well this year.

TP...GREAT,GREAT, GREAT double OT win last night. Exciting stuff.

Hope they win the NIT.

Harvard/Umass would be a great game though.

Both have wins over quality opponents this year too.

Watch out for UMass next year. Seriously.

They are losing starting center Sean Carter to graduation after this year - but that's it.  Their core will be mostly juniors, including their two best players - Chaz Williams and Jesse Morgan.  Williams will arguably be the best player in the conference next year.

Kellogg has already brought legit power conference athletes to the program, the issue this year is that they are too young, too prone to mental lapses, and too reliant on Chaz Williams to direct the team.  If Kellogg can find a way to replace Carter adequately, I would expect that UMass should be challenging Temple and Xavier next year for A-10 supremecy.

[Employee8]

Best college basketball team in MA...Glad they finally got in.

No way, not with UMass doing well this year.

TP...GREAT,GREAT, GREAT double OT win last night. Exciting stuff.

Hope they win the NIT.

Harvard/Umass would be a great game though.

Both have wins over quality opponents this year too.

Watch out for UMass next year. Seriously.

They are losing starting center Sean Carter to graduation after this year - but that's it.  Their core will be mostly juniors, including their two best players - Chaz Williams and Jesse Morgan.  Williams will arguably be the best player in the conference next year.

Kellogg has already brought legit power conference athletes to the program, the issue this year is that they are too young, too prone to mental lapses, and too reliant on Chaz Williams to direct the team.  If Kellogg can find a way to replace Carter adequately, I would expect that UMass should be challenging Temple and Xavier next year for A-10 supremecy.

Absolutely, but I'm not sure when Temple is leaving for the Big East? Does that come into effect next year?

I'm really excited about Putney.  Looks like a great athlete.  Still got a lot of room to develop though.

[jgod213]

Best college basketball team in MA...Glad they finally got in.

No way, not with UMass doing well this year.

TP...GREAT,GREAT, GREAT double OT win last night. Exciting stuff.

Hope they win the NIT.

Harvard/Umass would be a great game though.

Both have wins over quality opponents this year too.

Watch out for UMass next year. Seriously.

They are losing starting center Sean Carter to graduation after this year - but that's it.  Their core will be mostly juniors, including their two best players - Chaz Williams and Jesse Morgan.  Williams will arguably be the best player in the conference next year.

Kellogg has already brought legit power conference athletes to the program, the issue this year is that they are too young, too prone to mental lapses, and too reliant on Chaz Williams to direct the team.  If Kellogg can find a way to replace Carter adequately, I would expect that UMass should be challenging Temple and Xavier next year for A-10 supremecy.

Absolutely, but I'm not sure when Temple is leaving for the Big East? Does that come into effect next year?

I'm really excited about Putney.  Looks like a great athlete.  Still got a lot of room to develop though.

Oh man i had completely forgotten about that!

Yeah now that you mention it i remember that the football team is moving on this coming season.  Apparently all other athletics will follow the next year. So one more year for Temple basketball???