Mason Forbes is an American college basketball player for the Saint Mary's Gaels of the West Coast Conference (WCC).

Mason Forbes
No. 14 – Waverley Falcons
PositionPower forward
LeagueWest Coast Conference
Personal information
BornFolsom, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolFolsom (Folsom, California)
College

High school career

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Forbes played his high school stint at Folsom High School in his hometown of Folsom, California.[1]

Collegiate career

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Harvard Crimson (2018–2022)

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In January 2018, Forbes committed to play for the Harvard Crimson as he will attend the prestigious Harvard University. His signing was a little bit of shock since he was not in the top-100 in the nation's list of star-studded basketball players coming off from high school.[2] After committing, he expressed his delight to be part of the Harvard community.

On November 24, 2018, Forbes recorded 5 points and 2 rebounds in just 13 minutes of playing time in a 74–68 win over Saint Mary's.[3] He scored a freshman high of 9 points in an 83–81 overtime victory over the Columbia Lions.[4]

St. Mary's Gaels (2022–present)

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In May 2022, it has been reported that Forbes would be transferring schools whereas he would play once again in his home state of California, this time for Randy Bennett and the Saint Mary's Gaels.[5]

Career statistics

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College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Harvard 21 2 8.6 .688 .500 1.0 .1 .1 .2 2.4
2019–20 Harvard 28 2 10.1 .610 .583 2.1 .4 .2 .6 3.6
2021–22 Harvard 11 10 26.6 .597 .538 5.3 1.2 .4 .8 8.0
2022–23 Saint Mary's   Redshirt
Career 60 14 12.6 .621 .558 2.3 .4 .2 .5 4.0

Personal life

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Forbes' father, Sterling, was an 11th round draft pick of the Los Angeles Lakers but never got the chance to play for them. His father and grandfather played for the Harlem Globetrotters albeit during different eras.

References

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  1. ^ Schaedig, Derek (October 13, 2021). "A Family of Forbes: Siblings Reconnect with Harvard Basketball". thecrimson.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  2. ^ Smith, Cam (January 23, 2018). "Harvard won a prime California hoops recruit by complimenting his afro". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "Harvard Crimson 74 - St. Mary's College 68". gocrimson.com. November 24, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  4. ^ "Harvard 83 – Columbia 81". March 9, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Daily Portal Report: Ivy League Takes a Hit; Davis and Sharp Both Return to School". theportalreport.com. May 9, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
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