Monday, February 13, 2012

Jeremy Lin and Harvard

Jeremy Lin has made Harvard University famous in the basketball world. And that is quite the accomplishment.

Harvard isn’t exactly known as the hotbed of college basketball. Oh yes, the school does make it into the top 25 rankings on occasion or even the NCAA tournament, but face it, Harvard is known for its academics.

Lin has generated a cult-like following the last week or so as he came off the bench to star for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Of course, people want to know all about this overnight sensation. Who is he? What is his basketball background?

Lin wanted to earn a scholarship from a Pac-10 school but was turned down. He eventually landed at Harvard –a school that doesn’t offer athletic scholarships He developed into an outstanding Ivy League player and garnered first-team league honors both his junior and senior seasons.

And after struggling with his NBA career, Lin is now the talk of New York, the NBA and Harvard University.

I imagine Harvard is basking in the spotlight. There is nothing like some free publicity for your school.

Harvard University and the basketball world are cheering for Lin. This is a great story of perseverance and hard work. It also shows that Harvard can produce talented AND intelligent basketball players.

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