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NCAA: Mid-Major Preseason Power Rankings

By Wally Hughes

Mar 23, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers mascot performs during a time-out against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men
Mar 23, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers mascot performs during a time-out against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men /
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Mar 22, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; Harvard Crimson players celebrate against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of a men
Mar 22, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; Harvard Crimson players celebrate against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of a men /

4. Harvard Crimson

Last season: 27-5 (13-1 Ivy League), lost to Michigan State 80-73 in third round of NCAA Tournament

It took Harvard 66 years to return to the NCAA Tournament, but since making its second appearance in 2012, it has made a yearly trip to the tournament.

After winning its first conference title in 2011, the Crimson have won the Ivy League each year. This season, Harvard will look to make it five in a row, and hope to get past the third round of the NCAA Tournament, where it has lost the past two seasons.

The Crimson are led by one of the best backcourts in the country in Wesley Saunders and Siyani Chambers, and has a senior-laden and experienced starting five. However, the bench lacks depth, and shooting is also a concern. Harvard must find a way to put the ball in the basket on a consistent basis if it wants to make its first Sweet 16 appearance this season.

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