Preston Merrick, bound for Harvard, is already making waves on the international stage—representing Antigua and Barbuda in the FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana. With a stellar high school career as a scoring captain, he’s facing a grueling four-game slate in five days against tough Caribbean rivals, all while chasing a spot on the 2029 FIBA AmeriCup roster. This isn’t just a tournament—it’s a proving ground for young talent and a powerful symbol of how basketball unites nations.

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Chris Ledlum, Harvard’s standout basketball star and Academic All-America, is back in the NBA Summer League for a second straight year—this time suiting up for the Houston Rockets. After dominating college hoops with 18.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, and shining overseas as MVP in France and Germany, Ledlum proved his NBA potential last summer with 7+ points and nearly 2 blocks per game. This year’s Vegas showcase, running July 9–19, features 30 teams and playoff spots, giving Ledlum a prime stage to impress scouts and earn his shot at the NBA.

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