Right now, though, Duncan's once again coming off the bench, as a result of a surprise early-season move by McLaughlin.
"Arne Duncan's being asked to sacrifice right now," says the Crimson coach. "We're still trying to get a feel for what's the best combination."
Greg Wildes, Pat Smith and Keith Webster currently round out the starting quintet, whose scoring production last year was tops in the leisure.
Unfortunately, Harvard also had the worst defense in the league, and to correct that, this year's team will rely on some added height and some added quickness from a dynamic duo that's new to Cambridge.
Freshmen Kyle Dodson and Bill Mohler are the two Harvard will look to for immediate help, and their development could be as important as Carrabino and Ferry's play.
If they come along. Harvard will have as legitimate a shot at the league crown as any opponent.
"I'd like to think we have as good a shot as anyone," says Duncan. "We basically control our own destiny It's just a matter of playing to our potential.