March Madness is upon us, and eyes are on players everywhere right now as regional conferences get underway. And while there's always going to be a lot of attention paid to the SEC, the ACC, the Big Ten, and the rest, there's one conference that should be getting a little more coverage (Ivy League Women's Basketball) for one big reason (Harmoni Turner). If Harvard makes it all the way to the NCAA Tournament as an at-large team, get ready for Turner to show off and show out.
If the Valkyries want to make a splash in this year's WNBA Draft, the team should consider bringing in Turner, a 5'10" guard with a lot going for her. Turner is averaging 21 points per game, 5.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 3.1 steals this season, and all she needs is the opportunity to shine on the biggest collegiate basketball stage so Golden State can really see her hoop.
Harmoni Turner is exceptionally good at reading the floor
Turner's basketball IQ is next-level and her ability to read the floor is impressive. She stands out when it comes to ball handling, especially for her ability to play chess with her defender — Turner will wait for her opponent to make a move before catching them completely off guard.
Turner is also definitely getting attention, despite the fact that most people aren't really watching the Ivy League conference that closely. And though other schools have attempted to sway her over the years, Turner's made it clear she values the elite education she's receiving, which shows her focus is about more than basketball — she wants to be great on and off the court, and will be empowered to do so. Turner, who is majoring in African American studies, is interested in pursuing a career in law and activism.
Harmoni Turner would fit in with Golden State
Because her conference isn't as big as others, Turner might not get as much attention from many WNBA teams as she deserves (or they might need to — but that's something the Valkyries can take advantage of if they decide to pick her up in the second round of the Draft.
Turner would fit in well with the international aesthetic the team is cultivating. In high school she qualified for the U16 and U17 Junior Olympic Trials. She was Harvard's Rookie of the Year with 15.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.4 steals per game and was part of the All-Ivy Second Team. As a sophomore, she averaged 16.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. She continued that trend all throughout her junior year and is presently the 12th leading scorer in Division I (and the 6th leading scorer of the seniors on the list).
When it comes to her future, Turner has also made it clear she intends to declare for this year's draft. In a series of messages shared on X in November 2024, Turner defended her decision to stay at Harvard throughout her collegiate career and confirmed her draft intentions. It's almost time to see what the WNBA thinks about her — and hopefully, it's a whole lot.