Sports32 Weekly visits Catholic Memorial.
The Wisconsin cable channel talks to Princeton recruit T.J. Bray and the Crusaders.
Saturday News:
Last night Chris Mooney withdrew his name from the Boston College coaching search and signed an extension at Richmond through the 2016-17 season.
Princeton recruit T.J. Bray could step into a great situation in the fall.
The blog Point of the Game has a post called "Pete Carril's Children."
Major League Baseball returns tomorrow evening. Will Venable (video) finished spring training with a .345 average in 20 games, hitting four home runs.
Wednesday News:
Jerome Allen has officially been named the head coach at Penn.
The Daily Princetonian talked to Nick Lake about the Tigers' CBI run.
Georgetown's Greg Monroe was named Third Team Associated Press All-American.
Richmond is working on a raise and a contract extension for Chris Mooney. Boston College has shown interest in both Mooney and Cornell coach Steve Donahue for their open head coaching position.
Princeton recruit Chris Clement will play for Boys North in the 2010 Dennis Johnson Memorial High School All-Star Game.
Denver has improved by at least four games in each of the last three seasons.
YouTube potpourri I.
A handful of videos I haven't had found the right moment to post that have been collected over the last week+, starting with highlights of Princeton recruit T.J. Bray (#20) and Catholic Memorial above.
Friday News:
An incredible Cornell (29-5) season came to an end at Kentucky's hand, 62-45. The Wildcats' impressive defense was too much for the Big Red.
The Princeton Packet spoke to Sydney Johnson about the Tigers' loss in the CBI semis.
Princeton freshman Will Barrett is profiled in the Bucks County Herald.
Watch a WZBN highlight package from Princeton's win over Duquesne.
A 6'9" big man from Maryland has committed to Georgetown over Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee and UCLA.
Wednesday News:
Today's Game: Princeton (22-8 / 11-3) vs. St. Louis (22-11 / 11-5)
Location: Chaifetz Arena - St. Louis, MO
Time: 9:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: HDNet
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Saint Louis leads 2-0.
Last meeting: Saint Louis 82 Princeton 52 - 12/17/70.
| Princeton | St. Louis | |
| 11-3 | Home Record | 17-3 |
| 11-5 | Away Record | 5-5 |
| 0-0 | Neutral Record | 0-3 |
| 111 | RPI | 80 |
| 103 | Sagarin | 81 |
| 104 | Pomeroy | 93 |
| 60.4 | Points / Game | 63.4 |
| 52.8 | Points Allowed / Game | 59.7 |
| .441 | FG% | .437 |
| .716 | FT% | .615 |
| .361 | 3PT FG% | .325 |
| 30.8 | Rebounds / Game | 33.7 |
| 8.9 | Off. Rebounds / Game | 9.2 |
| +1.3 | Rebounding Margin | -2.3 |
| 11.8 | Assists / Game | 12.5 |
| 13.1 | Turnovers / Game | 13.3 |
| 3.3 | Blocks / Game | 4.9 |
| Davis: 12.7 | Points | Mitchell: 16.2 |
| Mavraides: 4.4 | Rebounds | Reed: 8.0 |
| Schroeder: 3.0 | Assists | Cassity: 3.2 |
| Schroeder: 1.7 | Steals | Mitchell: 1.4 |
| Maddox: 0.9 | Blocks | Reed: 2.2 |
| Finley: .602 | FG% (Min: 10 FGM) | Reed: .576 |
| Saunders: .941 | FT% (Min: 10 FTM) | John: .813 |
| Saunders: .456 | 3PT FG% (Min: 10 3PTM) | Jordan: .383 |
Thursday, March 25th
(12) Cornell vs. (1) Kentucky - 9:50 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
You want previews of tonight's CBI semifinal? Look to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the Telegraph, the Trenton Times, the Trentonian and the WPRB Sports blog.
Princeton recruit T.J. Bray was named Associated Press 2010 Wisconsin Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
Princeton Alumni Weekly has republished their story about Princeton's 1975 NIT title.
Tuesday News:
Wednesday, March 24th
Princeton vs St. Louis - 9:00 pm ET - HDNet
CBI Tournament
Thursday, March 25th
(12) Cornell vs. (1) Kentucky - 9:50 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
In addition to our recap, read about last night's wild game on goprincetontigers.com, in the Indianapolis Star, in the IUPUI Examiner, on Student on Sports and on iupuijags.com.
I realized this morning that Princeton's Brian Earl has been involved in each of the Tigers' last six postseason victories. Four as a player, two as assistant.
Also offering articles on the CBI quarterfinal from people who were not in attendance are the Daily Princetonian and the Trentonian.
Princeton's next opponent is a depleted St. Louis team who is down to just eight scholarship players after guard Justin Jordan broke his thumb in Monday's double overtime comeback versus UW-Green Bay.
Richmond's Chris Mooney may interest Seton Hall, among other institutions.
A Tennessee senior forward who had been considering Princeton and Cornell has opted for the Big Red.
Cornell center Jeff Foote had the following to say about the Tigers' defense: "Princeton is one of the best defensive teams I've ever played against...Princeton - not taking anything away from Wisconsin or Temple - is a better defensive team than them. We're used to that style of play and we're ready to play that kind of game."
Will Venable has taken a circuitous route to the major leagues.
Here's a Trenton Times preview of last night's action that I initially missed.
Monday News:
Today's Game: Princeton (21-8 / 11-3) vs. IUPUI (25-10 / 15-3)
Location: The Jungle - Indianapolis, IN
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: N/A
TV: N/A
Internet: N/A
Series History: This is the first meeting between the two teams.
Last meeting: This is the first meeting between the two teams.
| Princeton | IUPUI | |
| 11-3 | Home Record | 11-2 |
| 10-5 | Away Record | 10-6 |
| 0-0 | Neutral Record | 4-2 |
| 127 | RPI | 83 |
| 124 | Sagarin | 98 |
| 109 | Pomeroy | 106 |
| 59.9 | Points / Game | 74.7 |
| 52.2 | Points Allowed / Game | 67.0 |
| .439 | FG% | .508 |
| .727 | FT% | .713 |
| .363 | 3PT FG% | .389 |
| 30.7 | Rebounds / Game | 32.9 |
| 8.9 | Off. Rebounds / Game | 9.0 |
| +1.9 | Rebounding Margin | +1.6 |
| 11.8 | Assists / Game | 15.3 |
| 13.2 | Turnovers / Game | 14.1 |
| 3.1 | Blocks / Game | 4.6 |
| Davis: 12.9 | Points | Glenn: 19.9 |
| Mavraides: 4.3 | Rebounds | Glenn: 6.4 |
| Schroeder: 3.1 | Assists | Glenn: 3.0 |
| Schroeder: 1.7 | Steals | Pettiford: 2.2 |
| Maddox: 0.8 | Blocks | Glenn: 1.3 |
| Finley: .609 | FG% (Min: 10 FGM) | Avery: .625 |
| Saunders: .941 | FT% (Min: 10 FTM) | Nobles: .784 |
| Saunders: .455 | 3PT FG% (Min: 10 3PTM) | Esposito: .435 |
Thursday, March 25th
(12) Cornell vs. (1) Kentucky - 9:50 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
In advance of tonight's game, here's my half of a Q&A with IUPUI blog Student on Sports.
Jaguars Examiner previews this evening's contest.
The Daily Princetonian has a proper article on the Duquesne game.
Princeton recruit Daniel Edwards was named First Team All-District 10-4A.
Cornell (29-4) did it again with an incredible offensive performance against one of the nation's top defensive teams, putting up 1.45 points per possession and blowing out Wisconsin, 87-69. The Big Red are the first Ivy League team to reach the Sweet 16 since 1979. Soft Pretzel Logic nails it - there is no such thing as impossible.
If Princeton should win tonight and the College of Charleston also wins their CBI game, the Post & Courier implies their semifinal matchup would likely be held at Jadwin Gym.
Sunday News:
Sunday, March 21st
(12) Cornell vs. (4) Wisconsin - 2:50 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
Monday, March 22nd
Princeton vs. IUPUI - 7:00 pm ET
CBI Tournament
How was your Saturday? Princeton recruit T.J. Bray was named 2010 Mr. Basketball by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association yesterday. Bray also took home unanimous Division 2 First Team All-State honors.
Then Bray went out and scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, picked six steals and slung five assists as Catholic Memorial won the WIAA Division 2 state title with a 60-48 win over Maple Northwestern in Madison.
I had a chance to watch part of the third quarter and all of the fourth quarter. Bray has an poised, adult game and was never rattled with the ball in his hands. He's not particularly fast but his handle and his decision making were ace. A cross-court pass by Bray to set up a teammate for a three point shot at the buzzer to end quarter number three was marvelous.
Here's the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report on the game.
As of right now, Princeton does not have a plan to broadcast Monday night's CBI game at IUPUI. The best chance to following the action is to stream video of the game on iupuijags.com. With the Jaguars' gym holding just over 1,200 people, I'd recommend anyone making the trip buy tickets in advance.
Princeton coach Sydney Johnson was a guest on "The Passing Game" with former Fork Union head man Fletcher Arritt. An excellent listen.
Oregon State is already looking to the future.
Saturday News:
Sunday, March 21st
(12) Cornell vs. (4) Wisconsin - 2:50 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
Monday, March 22nd
Princeton vs. IUPUI - 7:00 pm ET
CBI Tournament
Congratulations to Cornell (28-4), who recorded the Ivy League's first NCAA Tournament win since 1998 with a convincing 78-63 performance versus Temple. Soft Pretzel Logic has a great post about this game.
With the Big Red and Princeton both winning, 2009-10 is just the second year where two different Ivy men's basketball teams have been victorious in the postseason. Can you name the other time this happened? No peaking at our Twitter feed for the answer...
Princeton recruit T.J. Bray had 25 points, 12 rebounds and three assists as Catholic Memorial advanced to the WIAA Division 2 state finals. If anyone wants to watch it, the championship game versus Maple Northwestern will stream live at 7:30 pm ET tonight here.
Will Venable hit a titanic home run in spring training, while Chris Young labored over four innings of work.
I enjoyed this multimedia piece where Northwestern players and assistant coach Mitch Henderson were asked to share their thoughts on possible NCAA Tournament expansion.
Thursday News:
Thursday, March 18th
MCCC vs. Pima C.C. - 12:00 pm ET
NJCAA Division II Tournament
(10) Saint Mary’s vs. (7) Richmond - 2:50 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
(14) Ohio vs. (3) Georgetown - 7:25 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
Friday, March 19th
(12) Cornell vs. (5) Temple - 12:30 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
In addition to our recap, read about Princeton's first postseason win in a decade on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trentonian, in the Trenton Times, in the Daily Princetonian, in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and on goduquesne.com.
Bill Reynolds at the Providence Journal remembers the Princeton/Georgetown NCAA game from 21 years ago.
John Thompson II and Chris Mooney add their perspectives on that memorable matchup in the Boston Globe.
The Town Topics has an article from after Princeton's win over Penn.
The Northwestern (20-14) season came to an end with a 76-64 NIT loss at Rhode Island.
Oregon State (14-18) is also done, trounced by Boston University on the other side of the CBI bracket.
Richmond and Georgetown are both in Providence for NCAA Tournament games today.
The Hoyas' Greg Monroe is ready for the big stage.
Princeton recruit T.J. Bray was named Classic Eight Conference Player of the Year.
Around the Ivy League: Harvard (21-8 / 10-4) was blown out at Appalachian State, 93-71.
Monday News:
Tuesday, March 16th
MCCC vs. (6) Kishwaukee - 7:30 pm ET
NJCAA Division II Tournament
Wednesday, March 17th
Duquesne vs. Princeton - 7:00 pm ET - HDNet
CBI Tournament
(7) Northwestern vs. (2) Rhode Island - 7:00 pm ET - ESPNU
NIT
Boston vs. Oregon State - 10:00 pm ET - HDNet
CBI Tournament
Harvard vs. Appalachian State - TBA pm ET
collegeinsider.com Tournament
Thursday, March 18th
(10) Saint Mary’s vs. (7) Richmond - 2:50 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
(14) Ohio vs. (3) Georgetown - 7:25 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
Friday, March 19th
(12) Cornell vs. (5) Temple - 12:30 pm ET - CBS
NCAA Tournament
As you know by now, the Tigers are in the CBI. Read official press releases about Wednesday's home game on the Princeton and Duquesne web sites.
Richmond (26-8) missed a chance to tie with seven seconds left and Temple won their third straight Atlantic 10 Tournament championship, 56-52. The Spiders drew a seven seed and will play St. Mary's in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Providence, RI.
Joining them in the Ocean State is three seed Georgetown, who will play Ohio on Thursday night. The Hoyas are the three seed out of the Midwest region.
One day earlier and a few miles down the road, Northwestern visits the Rhode Island Rams in the first round of the NIT.
Defending champion Oregon State will get a chance to defend their CBI crown. The Beavers host Boston University on Wednesday night.
Steve Donahue and Cornell were paired against mentor Fran Dunphy's team and Temple in the NCAA Tournament.
Harvard grabbed a CIT bid and will play at Appalachian State.
Today's Trenton Times has a Mark Eckel column on Howie Levy and the Mercer men's basketball team.
A bit more detail about Catholic Memorial's WIAA Division 2 sectional final victory. In the game, Princeton recruit T.J. Bray had 16 points, 15 rebounds, plus five assists and two steals.
Chris Young pitched three solid innings versus the Indians.
