Family ties bring Harvard’s Rio Haskett to Hampton

By Steven J. Gaither

Posted on November 22, 2020

Rio Haskett is transferring from the Ivy League’s HU to the Big South’s HU.

The former Harvard University guard has decided to transfer to Hampton after three seasons. Haskett is a 6’3 guard from Richmond, VA.

Ain’t nothing changed,
still a H in front of the U.

Thank you to Coach Amaker, the staff, Harvard, and everyone who supported me through these years. This opportunity has changed my life and continues to open up doors for me and those around me.
LET’S BRIDGE THE GAP. #HUtoHU pic.twitter.com/3iY7jSRR4T

— Spike, wit the birthmark on his eye (@kingsayg) November 21, 2020

“Ain’t nothing changed, still a H in front of the U,” Haskett wrote when announcing his commitment on Saturday.

Haskett is coming off a career year for Harvard. He averaged a career-high 6.2 points and 17.5 minutes while playing in 29 games, including six starts. He scored a career-best 19 points against Columbia on Feb. 28.

The Ivy League announced earlier this month that the conference will opt out of basketball as a whole. Hampton has a condensed non-conference schedule but plans to play college hoops. He will be eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer. 

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Family ties bring Harvard’s Rio Haskett to Hampton