Bell said she has put a lot of effort into making better decisions about when to pass and when to take it herself on drives towards the basket.

“Over the off-season I put a lot of work in to my mid-range game as well as my one-on-one moves,” Bell said. “I had been more of a threat off-the-dribble in high school and I would like to get back to that more.”

Currently recovering from a high hamstring injury, she has had some chronic injuries in the past, but she is expected to return in time for this weekend.

“She’s a tough player and plays with pain,” Delaney-Smith said. “We believe that she’s going to be back just as strong as ever.”

Marianas Trench-like depth extends past probable starters to the edges of the bench.

Another sophomore, Laura Robinson, brings different strengths to the court.

“Laura is avery smart and fundamentally sound player,” said Murphy.

After a freshman campaign in which she saw limited minutes, Robinson will look to gain more time on the floor.

“Laura Robinson has come back an entirely different player in my opinion,” Delaney-Smith said. “She was always good on the ball, but she’s doing some nice stuff team-wise defensively.”

It is this level-headedness that impresses her teammates so much.

“Laura is a very smart player who hardly ever makes the wrong decision on the court, especially under pressure,” Moore said.

“God forbid we have any injuries, I would be entirely comfortable with her,” Delaney-Smith said.

Murphy, who walked on to the team her freshman year, looks to contribute, especially to Harvard’s running game, while earning more minutes this year.

“I had limited playing time freshman year, then a varied sophomore year, so I am looking to get more consistent playing time this year,” Murphy said.

The coaching staff is pleased with her play thus far this year.