But it’s not business that’s on McNally’s mind at the moment.

“The one thing that I’m confident about is that I’m going to go play basketball next year,” McNally said.

BERRY NICE

Fellow senior Brogan Berry has similar aspirations, as she sets her sights on playing professionally overseas as well.

“Ideally I’d like to either play in Spain or France, but I’ll play anywhere that I have a good, safe situation for my first year,” Berry said.

Berry has also spent a lot of time since her senior season ended learning what it takes to logistically attain a professional contract. In addition to her coaches, Berry has reached out to alumni who have taken the same path to professional hoops in Europe. Like McNally, Berry is also looking to sign with an agent soon.

On her end, Berry plans to send out films and ink a contract by summer so that she will be playing by early fall.

When her basketball career does ultimately come to a close, Berry already has a plan in mind.

“When I come back, I’d like to go to a city hopefully, I really enjoy Chicago,” Berry said. “I’d really like to get involved with a franchise of some sport. There’s definitely a lot of sports and industry in Chicago, so I’d love to get my foot in the door there.”

WRIGHT ON TRACK

As Keith Wright considers plans for his career, he shares similar ambitions with McNally and Berry to play at the next level. But Wright—who was named to the Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watch List—isn’t looking across the pond.

“I have plans of continuing my basketball career,” Wright said. “Hopefully it’s here in the States playing in the best league in the world, the NBA.”

As the 6’8” forward looks to take the next step in his career, he’s turned to family to help guide him along.

“My mom is definitely an important piece,” Wright said. “I also have family members that know about the process.”

In addition to Wright’s family ties, Harvard’s most famous basketball alumnus, Jeremy Lin ’10, has also sent along some advice.