Word: backcourts
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...terms of rebounding, Harvard ended the season with a minus-1.0 rebounding margin. Despite its strength in steals and generally efficient backcourt defense, the Crimson frontcourt struggled in pulling down errant shots. In preseason practices, Sullivan frequently stressed this element of the game to his players...
...Crimson Backcourt...
...unit, Harvard's corps of guards is generally considered the strongest component of the team. The Crimson backcourt, led by returning starters Gellert and Prasse-Freeman, is not only offensively explosive and defensively sound, but this year it will also be deep with the resurgence of old and new players alike...
...addition to Gellert and Prasse-Freeman, there is a litany of players that will provide experience, skill, and depth for the backcourt. Sophomore Brady Merchant, who can also play as a small forward, will backup either Gellert or Prasse-Freeman. Merchant saw a healthy amount of playing time last year, and even started his first two games before enduring a high ankle sprain...
However, the backcourt will suffer this season after the graduation of explosive offensive threat Mandy West. Senior Erin Ladley, who saw limited playing time behind West last season, and sophomores Jennifer Jones and Tara Twomey will be expected to take up West's slack...