However, Sigafoos worked hard in the offseason and hopes the dedication will allow him to become a more significant factor in Harvard’s game plans.

“He has reasserted himself,” Merchant said. “It’s his senior year, and he wants to play.”

Nothing is set in stone yet, though. Sigafoos is still untested this year, so Harvard coach Frank Sullivan will likely rotate many players through tonight’s lineup.

“I suspect that early on in the season especially, we’re going to see a whole lot more guys subbing in, just to see which guys are able to step up in game time situations,” Prasse-Freeman said.

Freshman center Brian Cusworth is particularly likely to see significant playing time in tonight’s game, as are sophomore forward Graham Beatty and freshman forward Zach Martin.

“Cusworth is the first true shot blocker we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Prasse-Freeman said.

Harvard will need its deep lineup to contribute if Prasse-Freeman is to finish his career satisfied. To qualify for NCAAs, the Crimson will likely have to capture its first ever Ivy League crown, as no Ivy team has ever received an at-large bid.