Georgetown's John Thompson III interviewed.
The Hoya's final preseason interview is with Georgetown's head man.
Friday News:
Today's Game: Central Michigan (0-0 / 0-0) vs. Princeton (0-0 / 0-0)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: This is the first meeting between the two teams.
Last meeting: This is the first meeting between the two teams.
| CMU | Princeton | |
| 8-3 | Home Record | 6-7 |
| 5-12 | Away Record | 0-13 |
| 188 | RPI | 251 |
| 193 | Sagarin | 284 |
| 14 | Pomeroy | 14 |
| 71.2 | Points / Game | 57.7 |
| 72.4 | Points Allowed / Game | 64.2 |
| .437 | FG% | .425 |
| .677 | FT% | .709 |
| .344 | 3PT FG% | .329 |
| 33.2 | Rebounds / Game | 28.1 |
| 12.8 | Off. Rebounds / Game | 8.4 |
| 10.2 | Assists / Game | 11.9 |
| 15.8 | Turnovers / Game | 12.2 |
| 2.9 | Blocks / Game | 2.4 |
| Allen: 7.2 | Points | Finley: 10.4 |
| Van: 5.3 | Rebounds | Finley: 4.4 |
| Bitzer: 1.4 | Assists | Schroeder: 1.9 |
| Bitzer: 1.6 | Steals | Schroeder: 1.3 |
| Van: 1.1 | Blocks | Finley: 1.0 |
| Van: .522 | FG% (Min: 10 FGM) | Briggs: .560 |
| Bitzer: .830 | FT% (Min: 10 FTM) | Maddox: .833 |
| Harman: .446 | 3PT FG% (Min: 10 3PTM) | Lake: .389 |
Team stats are from last season.
Player stats include returning players only.
Van is suspended for tonight's game. Bitzer is ineligible for tonight's game.
Oregon State vs. Howard - 7:00 pm ET
Brown vs. Rhode Island - 7:00 pm ET
Stanford vs. Yale - 7:00 pm ET
Columbia vs. Fordham - 8:00 pm ET
South Dakota vs. Cornell - 8:30 pm ET
Previews of tonight's game from the Trentonian, the Princeton Packet, CM Life and the Morning Sun.
There's a short season preview of the Tigers in today's Star Ledger.
The Craig Robinson era begins at Oregon State tonight, as the Beavers play Howard University. Robinson took his team on a tour of President-elect Obama's senate office yesterday.
Harvard freshman Andrew Van Nest is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
John Rogers beats Michael Jordan one-on-one.
Back in February we posted about the time Princeton grad John Rogers beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one at Jordan's "Flight School" camp in Las Vegas.
I think you'll enjoy watching the video of their game, which finally showed up on-line today.
Good enough to earn Mr. Rogers his own category on the site, and a fine diversion on the eve of the start of Princeton's season!
Thursday News:
The Town Topics reports on Princeton Media Day.
In preparation for their season-opening Friday game at Howard University, Oregon State practiced at Georgetown's McDonough Memorial Gymnasium. The Oregonian was on the scene.
More early signing period news - Two official commitments for Northwestern and two for Richmond.
The Washington Times previews this year's Georgetown campaign.
Finally, I am excited to announce that I am voter in philly.com's Schuylkill 16 a weekly ranking of Philadelphia-area teams. Should be fun. The first poll is out, just in time for the respective teams' first games.
Craig Robinson press conference video.
I believe this clip is from the press conference after Oregon State's second exhibition game. Interesting to hear Robinson talk about how long it took him to feel comfortable with the offense when he was at Princeton.
Wednesday News:
The Daily Princetonian previews the upcoming basketball season, speaking with Coach Johnson, Zach Finley and Marcus Schroeder.
How will this year's rule changes effect the spread-out game of Richmond? The Richmond Times Dispatch asks Spiders coach Chris Mooney.
Excerpts from Joe Scott's remarks at Denver Pioneers Media Day.
As we enter into the November early signing period, two players have verbally committed to Denver.
Oregon State will pick up the services of a 6'8" center/forward from San Jacinto.
Princeton's first opponent, Central Michigan, defeated Marygrove 75-55 in an exhibition on Saturday.
Tuesday News:
WNUR talks to Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody.
Area coaches, including Coach Johnson and Coach Levy, are interviewed about the extended three point line their teams will be adjusting to this season.
The Hoya has released their comprehensive Georgetown basketball preview.
Today's "First Coach" article about Craig Robinson is in the Washington Times.
Hoya Hoop Club practice photos.
A slideshow from Georgetown's open practice on Friday afternoon for Hoya Hoop Club members. Notice Coach Carril in the background of several of the shots, taking everything in.
Saturday News:
MCCC vs. Erie - 4:00 pm ET - Harford Classic
Oregon State has an exhibition against Concordia (Ore.) tonight.
On this slow news day, take some time to learn up on Princeton's first opponent, Central Michigan. The Chippewas were picked to finish third in the Mid-American Conference West Division by the MAC News Media Association. Here's a practice report from last week. CMU will play Marygrove in an exhibition later today.
Friday News:
Media Day reports from Harvey Yavener at the Trenton Times and the Trentonian. If you missed it yesterday evening, our comprehensive multimedia 2008 Media Day coverage can be found here.
Northwestern lost their exhibition to NAIA power Robert Morris, 69-62.
Princeton's first opponent, Central Michigan, has reinstated suspended senior Marcus Van. The Chippewas return four starters from last season.
John Rogers '80 on Fox Business.
Former Princeton captain John Rogers '80 was on Fox Business yesterday morning talking about playing basketball with Barack Obama, the economy and his friendship with Tiger teammate Craig Robinson.
