Yale (2-10) is currently riding a five-game losing streak and hasn't won since December 6th. New head coach James Jones relies heavily on his guards, Onaje Woodbine and Chris Leanza. Woodbine is the Bulldog's main offensive threat and a leading scorer in four of its games this season.

With 6'10 center Neil Yanke leading the frontcourt attack alongside senior John Kirkowski, Yale works the classic "inside-outside" game. The two also work in the double post offense, which has led Harvard to work on its "3 out and two in" defense this week in practice, playing three men out on the perimeter.

"They've had bigger guys in the past, so it's not that much of a problem," Coleman said. "I just need to establish myself in the post."

The Crimson can't afford to take the Bulldogs too lightly, however. Yale has a reputation for beating top conference foes, as witnessed by last year's win over Princeton and previous victories over Penn. With Harvard on top of the league, Yale is aiming for the large "X" on the Crimson's back.

BROWN

Saturday evening takes the Crimson to Providence for a contest against Brown. Excuse Harvard if it mistakes the Bears for Yale. Brown's record (3-7) isn't much more impressive, and last season Brown joined Yale in the Ivy League cellar at 4-22 with a 2-12 Ivy League record. In fact, the only team Brown beat last year in the Ivies was Yale.

The Bears also boast a new coach, ex-UConn assistant Glen Miller. Miller runs a tight ship and emphasizes speed and conditioning. It's no surprise then that Brown runs a fast motion offense and aggressive perimeter defense. Its starters are young and small, and the team often plays without a true center in the middle.

It was expected that the team would be led by sophomore guard Jihan Bowes-Little, a transfer from the University of Portland. Instead, two freshmen have taken the helm.