If you asked anyone who was at the Pavilion last Thursday night, they’d likely end their answer with one name: Harmoni Turner. The Harvard women’s basketball star put on a stunning performance with an impressive double-double, tallying 41 points and 10 rebounds, leading her team to a 78-70 victory over Boston College. Averaging 22 points and 4.6 rebounds per game this season, Turner is tied for 11th in scoring across the NCAA, cementing her position as one of the nation’s standout players and making her a magnet for lucrative offers. But Harmoni Turner is staying put.

On November 25, Turner took to her official X (formerly Twitter) account to address ongoing transfer rumors. In a clear and heartfelt post, she wrote: “Hey, so like I’m not transferring… ever… not even thinking about it or wanting to! I love my school but, more importantly, my team ❤️ #gocrim.”

Alongside her post, she shared a screenshot of a message she had posted on Instagram, revealing she had received multiple offers but chose to stay. Her reason? “Education means more to me than any $$ right now,” she wrote.

Since stepping onto Harvard’s campus four years ago, Turner has steadily improved her game. As a freshman, she averaged 15.9 points per game, but through hard work and dedication, she’s boosted that to an impressive 22 points this season. In eight games so far, she has started them all, scoring over 30 points in two games and over 20 points in two others. However, as a senior, her time at Harvard is nearing its end.

Addressing questions about her future in the comments of her X post, Turner confirmed she plans to enter the 2025 WNBA Draft with a simple “yeah.” It’s clear she’s ready for the next chapter, but she’s determined to leave Harvard with the same loyalty and grace she’s shown throughout her collegiate career.

Turner’s commitment to Harvard goes back to her high school days

By the time she was a sophomore, she had offers from prestigious programs like Notre Dame, the University of Texas, Texas Tech, Penn State, Princeton, and, of course, Harvard. As her senior year approached, she narrowed her options to Texas Tech and Harvard, ultimately choosing the Crimson. Her sense of loyalty has remained steadfast ever since.

“She knows that she stands for something much bigger than herself, and I think she operates in a very mindful way because of that,” said Harvard women’s basketball coach Kathy Delaney-Smith, highlighting one of the key traits that makes Turner such an extraordinary player.

Turner’s journey in basketball began early. By the age of eight, she was competing at an elite level. Reflecting on her passion for the game, she once said, “I’m dedicated because, at an early age, I knew that God gave me a gift. Since then, I’ve just wanted to take that gift and run with it to see how far I could go. I ended up falling in love with it.”

And she’s stayed true to her words. Whether in high school or college, Turner has left an indelible mark everywhere she’s played. In high school, she set 14 school records, earning accolades both on the court and in the classroom. Now WNBA awaits her.