Praised by his teammates for his aggressiveness, toughness and post game, Darcy envisions contributing to the team with his strength and versatility once he is healthy.

“Hopefully I can make a quick return and help out the team in any way possible,” he said. “I think I can provide an inside presence and rebound, but also step out and hit the jump shot.”

While his injury will certainly set him back a great deal in terms of conditioning and general practice time, Darcy could see action later in the season spelling players such as Stehle, junior forward Graham Beatty and Cusworth underneath.

And what does Darcy think of the notion that, a few years from now, the class of ’07 might be contributing three players to the Harvard starting five?

“Who knows?” Darcy chuckled. “We’re definitely all hard workers and, if we keep working hard, we should have a really good team in the future.”

Although the thought of Goffredo, Yada or Darcy starting for the Crimson is likely at least a year or two away from becoming a reality, Harvard fans should keep an eye out for the trio on the court this season. After all, given how few Crimson players have significant game experience, the rookies may not have as much catching up to do as one might think.