Men's Basketball Opens Season at Harvard

Crimson and White Tip-Off 2022-23 Campaign in Cambridge

Men's basketball opens the 2022-23 season on Monday, November 7th at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Crimson and White will face off against the Crimson at Lavietes Pavilion at 7 pm ET.

Preseason Outlook

The Minutemen return three starters from last year's team that finished 15-13 overall. Senior guard Noah Fernandes is UMass' leading returning scorer, averaging 10.4 points per game last season. Fernandes was also named to the Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team.

Joining Fernandes in the backcourt is senior guard T.J. Weeks, who averaged 9.3 points per game last year. Weeks is a versatile player who can score inside and out.

In the frontcourt, junior forward Matt Cross is the team's leading returning rebounder, averaging 5.3 rebounds per game last season. Cross is a physical presence who can score inside and out.

Opponent Preview

Harvard finished 16-11 overall last season and 8-6 in the Ivy League. The Crimson return three starters from that team, including senior guard Chris Ledlum, who averaged 12.2 points per game last season. Ledlum was also named to the All-Ivy League Second Team.

Joining Ledlum in the backcourt is senior guard Noah Kirkwood, who averaged 9.1 points per game last season. Kirkwood is a sharpshooter who can knock down shots from anywhere on the floor.

In the frontcourt, junior forward Luka Sakota is the team's leading returning scorer, averaging 10.5 points per game last season. Sakota is a skilled big man who can score inside and out.

How to Watch

The game will be streamed live on ESPN+