Brown, Yale up Next for Men’s Basketball

Harvard Men’s Basketball: A Season of Triumph and Struggle

And speaking of triumphs, Harvard men’s basketball enters another weekend showdown with a 13-9 record and a critical matchup against Brown and Yale. You might think this is new, but… the Crimson has been on an upward trajectory since January.

Harvard just swept Dartmouth to stay in the driver’s seat in the Ivy League, shooting an impressive 47.1 percent from the field and making 88.9 percent of their free throws.

A Key Player for Harvard: Robert Hinton

But let’s talk about Robert Hinton, who is leading all Crimson in scoring this season. He’s averaging a robust 17.3 points per game and has been the backbone of this team.

“Hinton has been our go-to guy,” said a source close to the program.

Batties’ Three-Point Mastery

And then there’s Thomas Batties II, who ranks first in the Ivy League in three-point field goal percentage. He’s shooting an impressive 49.4 percent from beyond the arc, making him a dangerous weapon for Harvard.

“Batties has been hot,” noted another source.

The Coming Battle: Brown and Yale

This weekend sees Harvard face off against Brown and Yale in key Ivy League matchups. The Bears are coming into the game with a 7-14 record, while Yale is undefeated in conference play.

“We need to focus on both teams,” said coach David Cutcliffe.

Awards and Recognition

Junior guard Xavier Nesbitt has earned Allstate NACDA Winter Good Works Team recognition for his community service. He organized a basketball clinic at the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, demonstrating his commitment beyond the court.

Nesbitt’s impact goes far beyond scoring.

Next Steps: Cornell on the Horizon

After facing Brown and Yale this weekend, Harvard will make its way to Ithaca for a game against Cornell. The Big Red are known for their defensive prowess, so Harvard will need to step up.

The Crimson can’t afford any slip-ups if they want to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.