Hartford Courant
It was far from what had been Harvard basketball, but it was oh-so-close to the dreams that had been emerging.
"To see the students rush the court after we won a share of the Ivy League title last year," Keith Wright said, "that was a moment that was just incredible for all of us to experience."
The Crimson beat Princeton on March 5 to clinch a tie but came up a tad short, losing the rematch in the one-game playoff in New Haven. Princeton went to the NCAA Tournament. Harvard, after playing in the NIT, has continued to build its relevance on the court and enthusiasm on campus.
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