Boo Harvey

Greg "Boo" Harvey (born October 1, 1966) is an American former basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at St. John's University between 1987–88 and 1989–90. He starred as the point guard for the Redmen, and as a senior was the recipient of both the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award and Haggerty Award.

Early life Harvey was born in Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the courts in New York City, throughout the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit, and at Andrew Jackson High School. Harvey started as a freshman, and in his four-year career he led AJHS to an 88–7 record. They reached the city finals three times and were champions once.

In his two seasons at San Jacinto, a national powerhouse in men's basketball, the team won back-to-back Region XIV titles and compiled an overall record of 73–1. He was also suspended for one game by the NCAA for playing in an unsanctioned summer league game. He also increased his scoring average to 16.5 points while leading the Redmen to a 24–10 overall record.

Professional Despite a standout college career, Harvey was not drafted by the National Basketball Association, nor did he ever make a final roster. Harvey played in Greece for Philippos Thessaloniki during the 1990–91 season; in Jyvaskyla, Finland for HoNsU B.C. during the 1991–92 season; and in Wels, Austria for Trodat B.C. from 1992 to 1995, where he was the 1995 MVP of the Austrian League All-Star game.