Lacking Clemente's leadership on the floor, the Crimson missed several easy layups against the Red Raiders and often took quick, ill-advised shots.
"So many of Dan's points come off of three-pointers, which hides many
of our offensive deficiencies," Harvard Coach Frank Sullivan said. "We were a
work in progress going into the season and now that is even more the case."
The Crimson must now find a way to produce points and attack the boards in Clemente's absence. Against Colgate, they shot just 32.2 percent from the field and committed 27 turnovers.
"Players were trying to fill in new roles instead of just letting it happen." Sullivan said.
Winter, who is expected to take over Clemente's starting position, mustered only two points against the Red Raiders, but his three-point shooting prowess may compensate for the loss of Clemente's firepower.
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