Harvard University’s men’s basketball program has unveiled its highly anticipated Class of 2030, a five‑player cohort that will arrive on the Cambridge campus for the 2026‑27 season.
A Recruiting Class Defined by Versatility
The incoming group blends backcourt speed with frontcourt size, featuring three guards, a forward and a center, and draws talent from four states and one foreign nation.
Brandon Burrell, a guard from Larchmont, New York, capped his high school career by being named Mr. Basketball for Section 1 in 2026 and finished with more than 1,000 points while setting the all‑time assists record at Mamaroneck High School. Preston Merrick, also a New York guard, earned first‑team All‑Founders League honors and helped Hotchkiss secure a NEPSAC Class A championship while guiding the team to a 17‑game winning streak. Julian Adigun, a center/forward from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was named Greensboro Day School’s Defensive Player of the Year and led his squad to back‑to‑back conference and state titles in 2025 and 2026.
Jason Singleton, a guard from Columbus, Ohio, was crowned the state’s Division V Player of the Year in 2026 and earned McDonald’s All‑American nominations in 2024, 2025 and 2026 after a four‑year varsity stint at Columbus Academy. Kabir Narasimhan, a forward from Basel, Switzerland, captained Newman Prep in 2026 and holds the program’s single‑game three‑point record with 11 makes.
The class is further distinguished by its deep Harvard lineage. Julian’s aunt, Ayodola Adigun, graduated from Harvard in 2006 and previously competed on the university’s soccer team. Brandon’s aunt, Terry‑Ann Burrell, earned her degree in 1999. Preston’s uncle, Martin Grant, received his Harvard diploma in 1989. Kabir’s mother, Srishti Gupta, holds a 1997 Harvard College degree and a 2003 medical doctorate, as does his father, Vasant Narasimhan. Jason Singleton’s father, also named Jason, played basketball at Ohio State.
Coach Tommy Amaker, who announced the signing, said the new cohort not only adds depth but also reinforces the program’s commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. The Crimson staff believes the mix of elite high school achievements and strong familial connections will translate into immediate competitiveness in the Ivy League and beyond.