Saturday News:

February 7, 2009 at 10:01 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable

Today's Game: Columbia (8-11 / 3-2) vs. Princeton (8-8 / 3-0)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 136-83.
Last meeting: Princeton 75 Columbia 64 - 3/7/08.

Cincinnati vs. Georgetown - 12:00 pm ET - MASN/SNY
MCCC vs. Harcum - 3:00 pm ET
Northwestern vs. Iowa - 6:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Denver vs. UALR - 8:00 pm ET
Arizona State vs. Oregon State - 8:30 pm ET - FSN NW/AZ

Brown vs. Harvard - 7:00 pm ET
Yale vs. Dartmouth - 7:00 pm ET
Cornell vs. Penn - 7:00 pm ET

In addition to our recap, read about last night's surprising win over Cornell on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trentonian, in the Ithaca Journal and on cornellbigred.com.

Now blogging on the Eurocup web site, Judson Wallace.

Will Venable is vying for a spot in the San Diego Padres' outfield.

Princeton recruit Will Barrett scored 23 as Central Bucks South clinched the Suburban One Continental league title. Mack Darrow had 17, but Barrington fell to Schaumburg.

Jessie Sapp and Georgetown host Cincinnati at noon.

Northwestern plays at Iowa. The Wildcats have been receiving contributions during their three game winning streak from more than just Kevin Coble and Craig Moore.

#23 Arizona State visits Oregon State.

Denver is on the road at Arkansas-Little Rock.

Around the Ivy League: Dartmouth (5-14 / 2-3) won its second straight conference game, a 63-61 overtime devision versus Brown (6-13 / 0-5). Columbia (8-11 / 3-2) was victorious at The Palestra for the first time since 2002, defeating Penn (5-12 / 1-2) by 11. Yale (8-11 / 3-2) routed Harvard (9-10 / 1-4), 87-66.

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Thursday News:

February 5, 2009 at 9:09 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

MCCC vs. Brookdale - 6:00 pm ET
Arizona vs. Oregon State - 8:30 pm ET - FSN NW
Middle Tennessee vs. Denver - 9:00 pm ET

Northwestern (13-7) stepped out of conference for a 75-63 victory over Chicago State.

UMass held off Richmond (11-11) in Amherst, 80-71.

The Town Topics reviews Princeton's games at Dartmouth and Harvard.

Future Tiger Mack Darrow scored 13 in Barrington's loss to South Elgin.

Denver hosts Middle Tennessee.

Oregon State welcomes Arizona to Gill Coliseum.

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Wednesday News:

February 4, 2009 at 9:09 am
Filed under Basketball, Craig Robinson, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Richmond vs. UMass - 7:00 pm ET
Chicago State vs. Northwestern - 8:00 pm ET - bigtennetwork.com

Georgetown (13-8) got back on track, defeating Rutgers 57-47.

Mercer (12-10) defeated Essex 78-73 in overtime. The Vikings qualified for the Region XIX Tournament with the win.

The Ithaca Journal talks to Princeton head coach Sydney Johnson in advance of Friday night's visit by Cornell.

Princeton recruit Jimmy Sherburne and Whitefish Bay surprised previously unbeaten Germantown, 67-57.

Audio of this week's conference call by Oregon State head man Craig Robinson. All Robinson wants out of the second half of the Pac-10 schedule is to be surprised.

Northwestern hosts the nation's third leading scorer, David Holston and Chicago State.

Richmond travels to UMass in Atlantic 10 play.

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Super Bowl Sunday News:

February 1, 2009 at 8:15 am
Filed under Armond Hill, Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, MCCC, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

In addition to our recap, there are two pieces on Princeton's victory over Harvard - one on goprincetontigers.com and the other on gocrimson.com.

Georgetown (12-8) lost their fifth straight, 94-82 at Marquette. The Golden Eagles and Hoyas were tied at halftime, before the home team pulled away.

How about Northwestern (12-7)? Three weeks after losing by 29 at Wisconsin, the Wildcats got 26 from Craig Moore and bested the Badgers by three.

Oregon State (10-10) won the Civil War over Oregon, 57-54. Roeland Schaftenaar banked in a 30 foot three pointer to keep the Ducks at bay.

Mercer (11-10) beat Salem 75-61. The Vikings had 25 assists on their 33 field goals.

Denver (9-12) led for the first 38:40 in Alabama, but were caught by Troy at the end of regulation and passed in overtime.

Despite 36 points from David Gonzalvez, Richmond fell 74-65 at Temple.

Princeton recruit Will Barrett had nine as Central Bucks South improved to 17-3.

Bill Doyle of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette calls Armond Hill the brains behind the Boston Celtics' offense.

Around the Ivy League: Cornell (14-6 / 4-0) kept rolling, limiting Yale (7-11 / 2-2) to 23% shooting in a 64-36 win. Columbia (7-11 / 2-2) held off Brown (6-12 / 0-4), 65-59. With a three point win, Dartmouth (4-14 / 2-2) ended a 12 year losing streak against Penn (5-11 / 1-1). Dan Biber converted an old-fashioned three point play with eight seconds left.

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Saturday News:

January 31, 2009 at 8:44 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Today's Game: Princeton (6-8 / 1-0) vs. Harvard (9-8 / 1-2)
Location: Lavietes Pavilion - Cambridge, MA
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 121-38.
Last meeting: Harvard 74 Princeton 67 (OT) - 2/22/08.

Georgetown vs. Marquette - 2:00 pm ET - MASN
MCCC vs. Salem - 3:00 pm ET
Richmond vs. Temple - 6:30 pm ET - CBS College Sports
Oregon vs. Oregon State - 7:30 pm ET - FSN NW
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern - 8:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Denver vs. Troy - 8:30 pm ET

Penn vs. Dartmouth - 7:00 pm ET - CN8
Brown vs. Columbia - 7:00 pm ET
Yale vs. Cornell - 7:00 pm ET

In addition to our recap, read all about the Tigers' Ivy opener on goprincetontigers.com or on dartmouthsports.com.

Quite the honor for Princeton recruit Ian Hummer - ESPN has named him the RISE National Boys Basketball Player of the Week.

Central Bucks South bested Central Bucks West, 45-42. Will Barrett scored 11 in the win.

Georgetown travels to #8 Marquette, a meeting of two teams headed in opposite directions. Rivals.com tries to figure out what has gone wrong during the Hoyas' losing streak.

Civil War time! Oregon State welcomes bitter rival Oregon to Corvallis.

Northwestern looks for payback against Wisconsin.

Still seeking the first road win of the Joe Scott era, Denver visits Troy.

Temple plays host to Richmond.

Around the Ivy League: Cornell (13-6 / 3-0) remained perfect in conference play, throttling Brown (6-11 / 0-3) by 32. Columbia (6-11 / 1-2) outscored Yale (7-10 / 2-1) by 20 in the second half, rallying for the 53-42 win. Penn (5-10 / 1-0) got by Harvard (9-8 / 1-2), 66-60.

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Wednesday News:

January 28, 2009 at 9:27 am
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, MCCC, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

St. Joseph's vs. Richmond - 7:00 pm ET
Georgetown vs. Cincinnati - 7:30 pm ET - ESPN360
Indiana vs. Northwestern - 8:30 pm ET - Big Ten Network

Princeton Alumni Weekly spoke with Mason Rocca, who is now in his eighth season playing professionally in Italy.

Mercer (10-9) beat Manor 65-38. Josh Caver had 10 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks for the Vikings.

Did you miss the Concordia game? WZBN has a comprehensive highlights package.

Northwestern welcomes Indiana to Welsh Ryan Arena.

Trying to break out of a shooting slump (5-38 from three in the last two games), Georgetown is on the road at Cincinnati.

Richmond hosts St. Joe's.

Princeton recruit Mack Darrow had 20 points and eight rebounds as Barrington shocked MSL West leader Hoffman Estates, 54-50.

Will Barrett scored 11, but Central Bucks South lost for the first time in 15 games, 66-60 to Souderton.

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Will Barrett observations.

January 24, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Filed under Basketball, Princeton, Recruiting

After enjoying an incredible late lunch at Blue Sage Grille on Saturday afternoon, I drove seven minutes up the road to Council Rock South High School so I could see Princeton recruit Will Barrett and Central Bucks South play.

This was my first chance to see Barrett in person. Detailed notes about this future Tiger follow after the jump. For features on all six members of Princeton's 2009 recruiting class, including interviews with their high school and AAU coaches, click here.

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Saturday News:

January 24, 2009 at 9:43 am
Filed under Basketball, Craig Robinson, Denver, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

MCCC vs. Dean - 3:00 pm ET
Northwestern vs. Michigan - 8:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Western Kentucky vs. Denver - 9:00 pm ET - FSN Rocky Mountain
Oregon State vs. Stanford - 10:00 pm ET - FSN NW/Bay Area

Columbia vs. Cornell - 4:00 pm ET
St. Joseph's vs. Penn - 7:00 pm ET - CN8
Dartmouth vs. Harvard - 7:00 pm ET

Northwestern plays at Michigan tonight. Bill Carmody was a guest on yesterday's edition of the ESPNU College Basketball podcast.

Oregon State visits Stanford. Andy Katz spoke with Beavers head coach Craig Robinson about his emotional week. While in the Bay Area, Robinson was also profiled by KGO-TV.

Denver hosts Western Kentucky.

Will Barrett scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half of a 63-48 Central Bucks South victory over Hatboro-Horsham.

Around the Ivy League: Yale (7-9 / 2-0) swept their season series with Brown (6-10 / 0-2) , defeating the Bears 57-55 in New Haven.

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Gonzaga/DeMatha highlights.

January 23, 2009 at 11:16 am
Filed under Basketball, Recruiting, Video

Above, footage of Ian Hummer (#52) and Gonzaga defeating DeMatha by 10.

Below, postgame interviews of Gonzaga's "Big Three."

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Friday News:

January 23, 2009 at 11:03 am
Filed under Basketball, Bill Bradley, Craig Robinson, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Brown vs. Yale - 7:00 pm ET

Oregon State (7-10) came from 11 points down with 10 minutes to play, surprising Cal 69-65. It was the Beavers' first conference road win since January 20007.

Georgetown (12-5) was humbled at home by West Virginia, 75-58.

Princeton recruit Ian Hummer scored a career-best 32 and grabbed 15 rebounds as Gonzaga beat DeMatha in Washington Catholic Athletic Conference action. Footage from this game should appear on the site later today.

Another future Tiger, Jimmy Sherburne had a game-high 22 as Whitefish Bay defeated border rival Nicolet, 60-44.

The Princeton Athletic Department is counting down the Top 40 Moments In Jadwin Gym History this week. Here's their Top 10.

The optimism of Northwestern leading scorer Kevin Coble is starting to pay dividends.

Video of Bill Bradley talking about President Obama.

NBC's Brian Williams has sent apologies for mistaking Craig Robinson for Obama's "body man," Reggie Love.

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Wednesday News:

January 21, 2009 at 10:00 am
Filed under Basketball, Craig Robinson, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Northwestern vs. Michigan State - 6:30 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Rhode Island vs. Richmond - 7:00 pm ET

Penn vs. LaSalle - 7:00 pm ET

Lots of talk about Craig Robinson and his orange and black scarf that he wore during yesterday's inauguration.

While Robinson was in DC, his team was practicing in Oregon.

Northwestern heads to Michigan State tonight.

Trying to remember how to close out close games again, Richmond welcomes Rhode Island to the Robins Center.

Pete Carril is having mixed feelings about his new job.

The Princeton Athletic Department is counting down the Top 40 Moments In Jadwin Gym History this week. Here's 31 through 40.

Princeton recruiting news - Will Barrett scored 12 of his 16 points in the first half of Central Bucks South's win over Pennridge and Brendan Connolly went for 32 in a two point double overtime loss.

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Monday News:

January 19, 2009 at 10:22 am
Filed under Basketball, Brian Earl, Judson Wallace, Mason Rocca, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting

Judson Wallace (left) scored 13 points with nine rebounds as Benetton Treviso moved to 9-6 following a victory over La Fortezza Bologna by 13.

Mason Rocca (right) totaled 12 and grabbed six boards in Armani Jeans Milano's 78-65 loss to undefeated Montepaschi.

Northwestern (9-6) used a 24-5 halftime-spanning run to defeat #17 Minnesota, 74-65.

Congratulations to Princeton assistant coach Brian Earl, who will be inducted into the Al Carino Memorial South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame on February 9th.

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