Sports figures look for victory on election night Nov 5, 2008
In Hawaii, Mufi Hannemann, a 6-foot-7 former Harvard basketball player, was eyeing another term as Honolulu's mayor. Sports and family were not limited to the Obamas. (Anchorage Daily News)
Amaker throws players, ethics under the bus Oct 5, 2008
In all respects, the last year has been a failure for the Harvard basketball team, and an 8-22 record on the court should be the least of the Crimsons worries. Harvards bigger issues came to light in a New York Times article [In a New Era at Harvard, New Questions of Standards, Pete Thamel, 3/2/2008] which detailed potential NCAA recruiting violations and eased academic standards. (Yale Herald, CT)
James tops Bryant as NBA's best Mar 8, 2008
The Ivy League is looking into possible Harvard basketball recruiting violations. Now you know why I went to San Diego State. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Easy greeter: A guide for your Christmas letter Dec 7, 2007
b) dividing his/her time between practices with the Harvard basketball and debate teams. c) on house arrest. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
THE DEAN'S LIST: This weekend's best Dec 4, 2007
The first-year Harvard basketball coach, who was fired by Michigan at the end of last season, led his team to a 62-51 victory over the Wolverines. That's right, Harvard beat Michigan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hoops Falls Below .500; Losses to BC Nov 29, 2007
The Wolverines next return to the floor to take on former head coach and his Harvard basketball team on Saturday afternoon in Boston, Mass. Related Stories. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
Ajayi's decision isn't questionable Nov 2, 2007
"McNally said he knew Ajayi would be a successful football player, but a part of him wishes to see him play basketball again. McNally recently met Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker and was sure to let him know, "There's a kid on the football team that's a very good basketball player. "But Ajayi says he does not miss the sport, even as he watched Noah help the University of Florida earn back-to-back national championships."[Football] is so year-round now, there's not a lot of time where I'm... (Boston Globe)
Full Story from Harvard Crimson May 19, 2007
"I definitely felt like I had an advantage," Roby said of his own days recruiting for Harvard basketball in the late 1980s. "There was a clear connection I could make with families, being an African-American male that was actually a living, breathing example of someone in the Ivy League. I was someone trying to get their son an Ivy education.". (U-Wire.com)
Steve Brauntuch: Amaker's All Over The Map May 3, 2007
But there have been some close moments, you know, for Harvard basketball, but it didn't materialize where we could push it over the top. You know, Frank McLaughlin had some pretty darn good teams during his years and did a tremendous job. (Mac-Sports.com)
Harvard raises the stakes with Amakers hire Apr 22, 2007
So I was surprised this weekend when I opened up the New York Times sports section to find that, amidst page-long discussions on my hometowns woeful Knickerbockers missing the NBA playoffs yet again, there was an entire column devoted to Harvard basketball ... If there was ever a time to play for Harvard basketball, it would be now. (Yale Herald, CT)
Sullivan Dismissed As Harvard Basketball Coach Mar 6, 2007
-- CSTV.COM FEATURES. (AP) - Frank Sullivan is out as Harvard's basketball coach Monday following a 12-16 season. (Mac-Sports.com)
