Cal MBB Preview 2019: Bears. Crimson. Haas.

Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY SportsA battle between academic powerhouses. East Coast vs. West Coast. Private vs. Public. Crimson vs. Blue. John Harvard, The Pilgram vs. Oski, The Golden Bear. That’s the matchup for this Sunday, as the Bears host the Harvard Crimson.

12 games into the season, the Crimson are the better team by most statistical measurements. Their record only holds a 2 win advantage over the 6-6 Bears, but rank just outside the top 100 in offensive and defensive efficiency. Compared to the Bears that rank just inside the top 200 in both offensive and defensive efficiency.

The Crimson are led by G Bryce Aiken, who use 34.3% of the offensive possessions. Aiken is the team’s leading…