Seth Towns to Harvard: Crimson Land 4-Star Forward Prospect

Head coach Tommy Amaker has done extremely well to turn the Harvard Crimson into NCAA men's basketball tournament mainstays. Part of the reason for the school's success is Amaker's ability to recruit talented high schoolers like Seth Towns.

The 4-star small forward announced on Twitter that he's heading to the Ivy League co-champions:

According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Towns is the No. 23 small forward and No. 117 player overall in the 2016 recruiting class. The Northland High School (Columbus, Ohio) star was on the Ohio State Buckeyes' and Michigan Wolverines' radars but opted instead for the Crimson.

"I just fell in love with Harvard," Towns said, per Scout.com's Brian Snow. "Me and the coaching staff are really close and I trust what they are saying. I think it is a great opportunity to move forward in basketball and school."

Towns may not be an outstanding athlete, but he's a solid shooter and perimeter defender. That combination of skills will serve him well at the collegiate level.

ESPN's Jeff Borzello noted that Towns joins 4-star power forward Chris Lewis to make up a strong 2016 group for Harvard:

Corey Albertson of Prep Hoops Ohio believes Amaker's style of basketball will also suit Towns well:

The Crimson still have a ways to go to become serious Final Four threats, but securing the commitment of Towns represents continued progress forward.

The prep star also ensures that Harvard will remain the team to beat in the Ivy League in 2016 and beyond.