Jeremy Lin 'Linsanity' hits Harvard

The Jeremy Lin hype has gone mainstream after the New York Knicks' recent surge in wins, but folks at Harvard have known about the skilled point guard for years when he started as their team basketball player. It's been 57 years since the last Harvard grad made it to the NBA. See how the school, businesses, pop culture figures, and local residents have reacted to his sudden fame. Lin is pictured battling for the ball from Northeastern's Matt Smith in 2007 at Matthews Arena.
Robert E. Klein for The Boston Globe
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The Jeremy Lin hype has gone mainstream after the New York Knicks' recent surge in wins, but folks at Harvard have known about the skilled point guard for years when he started as their team basketball player.

It's been 57 years since the last Harvard grad made it to the NBA.

See how the school, businesses, pop culture figures, and local residents have reacted to his sudden fame.

Lin is pictured battling for the ball from Northeastern's Matt Smith in 2007 at Matthews Arena.