Joe Sterling Finds His Place at Harvard Westlake, Bolstering a National Powerhouse

January 9, 2025 by Greg Stein

The Harvard Westlake Wolverines (18-1) entered this season with high expectations, even after losing key players like Robert Hinton (Harvard), Trent Perry (UCLA), and Christian Horry (UCLA) from their CIF State Championship-winning team. Currently ranked #3 in the country by MaxPreps, the program remains a national powerhouse, lauded for its continuity and commitment to developing players over their entire high school careers. This year, however, the Wolverines made a rare exception, welcoming junior guard Joe Sterling as the team’s sole transfer—a testament to his talent and potential to make an immediate impact.

Joe came into the season well aware of the challenges and opportunities that awaited him. Under head coach David Rebibo,