Cheating Scandal Could Cost Harvard Its Leading Scorer

Both co-captains are trying to preserve another season of eligibility by withdrawing from school, a move that will force both players to miss the 2012-13 season. The Crimson were expected to be one of the favorites to win the Ivy League, a feat they accomplished last season.

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Winn’s report says one other Harvard men’s basketball player -- the name was not given -- could be involved in the scandal, which involves a take-home final exam in a Government 1310: Introduction to Congress class given this past spring semester.

The decision to withdraw will cost the All-Ivy League player eligibility to play this season but could preserve him a season in the future, Winn explains: