"Carril Court" ceremony pictures.
Photos of Saturday night's "Carril Court" halftime ceremony. Assistance naming all of the former players in attendence would be greatly appreciated.
Pictures courtesy of Stephen Goldsmith.
And for our 1000th post...
As this site has inched closer and closer to its 1,000th post, I've wanted to find something special to share to mark the occasion. And here it is! From the March 17, 1989 WPRB broadcast of the Princeton/Georgetown NCAA Tournament game, interviews with senior captain Bob Scrabis and head coach Pete Carril. Both were taped between Selection Sunday and the Tigers' trip to Providence. I do not believe either has been re-aired since the original transmission.
Bob Scrabis interview:
Coach Pete Carril interview:
With 20 years of hindsight, it is fascinating to hear the discussion with both men of the Ivy League's chance of losing its automatic tournament bid, or the possibility that Carril would leave Princeton after the 1988-89 season was over.
Also from the same tape, enjoy a detailed, well-researched review of Princeton's prior NCAA tournament appearances (starts a few sentences in).
"The Most Significant Princeton Tigers NCAA Contests":
In addition to the above archived audio, I wanted to take a moment and share 10 posts out of the previous 999 on princetonbasketball.com that are worth highlighting, especially if you are new to the site or are a member that hasn't taken the time to explore our archives.
Audio of the entire 1965 NCAA consolation game against Wichita State in which Bill Bradley scored a tournament-record 58 points.
42 years later, I had the chance to sit down with Senator Bradley for a one-on-one interview.
Two buzzer beaters, five years apart. Video of Kyle Wente (2001) and Noah Savage (2006) hitting game-winners at Cambridge.
The story about how Georgetown coach John Thompson III drew up "forward/center" to beat Vanderbilt in the 2007 NCAA Tournament is one of my favorite pieces I've written for the site.
More uncovered audio - 17 seconds from the end of the Princeton/UCLA game, as Steve Goodrich finds a cutting Gabe Lewullis.
Having the opportunity to interview Chris Young after his first major league win at Fenway Park and then again after he made his Yankee Stadium debut remains a personal highlight.
Bringing back Seniors on a Stick in March 2008 was something I wish I had done sooner.
This one isn't Princeton-related, but I am proud of the photo essay I shot of a trip to the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn to see LIU play before that unique gym was closed.
And who could forget the one act play My Bathroom with Rick Majerus?
Finally, there's my new favorite #5. Sorry, Coach Johnson.
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Click around, and I hope to see you tonight at Jadwin!
Jon Solomon
princetonbasketball.com
Friday 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.
Thursday News:
MCCC vs, Burlington - 7:00 pm ET
Denver vs. Montana - 9:00 pm ET - Karl Tyler Chevrolet Grizzly Basketball Classic
Northwestern (5-1) rewarded head coach Bill Carmody with his 200th career victory, using a 20-2 second half run to defeat Florida State in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Richmond (4-3) could not complete their rally from down 17 points to Old Dominion, falling 65-62 to the Monarchs.
Denver is in Montana for the Grizzly Basketball Classic
Looking for something to do on December 11th? Bill Bradley will be on the Princeton campus to give a lecture titled "Russia: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow."
Around the Ivy League: Brown (3-4) lost their intracity rivalry game against Providence, 86-62. Columbia (3-4) bested Wagner, 84-69. Syracuse pulled away from Cornell (4-4) in the second half, handing the Big Red an 88-78 defeat. Harvard (3-2) fell at home to Boston University, 74-59. A hard-to-figure Yale (2-4) squad trumped Holy Cross 76-66.
Thursday News:
Northwestern plays an exhibition against Robert Morris tonight at 8:00 pm ET.
The Daily Princetonian writes about last month's Bradley/Kazmaier retirement ceremony.
Georgetown senior guard Jesse Saap is profiled by Five Boro Sports.
Articles about Craig Robinson's whirlwind day and night in Chicago on Tuesday can be found in the Corvallis Gazette Times, the Oregonian and on espn.com.
Wednesday News:
Scott Soshnick at Bloomberg writes that Barack Obama's election is a boon for Oregon State.
According to The Oregonian, Craig Robinson is having recruiting successes by working a certain part of his body off.
The Beavers defeated Saint Martin's 80-76 in an exhibition on Sunday night, a game that The Oregonian called "nothing pretty."
Interview Basketball spoke to former Princeton star Bob Scrabis.
The Sports Network has released their Ivy League preview.
Penn grad Steve Danley writes for the New York Times about playing alongside a former Princeton JV point guard at Oxford.
The Georgetown Media Guide is available on-line.
What's happening with Tiger alums in Europe? Noah Savage scored 17 points as SAM Massagno Basket lost 89-80 to the Lugano Tigers. Judson Wallace with 10 points and five rebounds for Benetton Treviso in a 84-65 victory against Eldo Caserta.
Tuesday News:
The official Athletic Department report on Friday night's retirement reception for Bill Bradley and Dick Kazmaier is on-line.
This year's Blue Ribbon report on Princeton is available for those with an ESPN Insider subscription.
An Andy Katz piece on espn.com about Craig Robinson that accompanies yesterday's video from Outside The Lines.
If you're in Seattle tonight and looking for something to do you can go see Robinson headline the Warren G. Magnuson Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
Northwestern coach Bill Carmody speaks surprisingly highly of his freshman class, part of a recent movement by the Wildcats to look closer to home for recruits.
Photos from last night's retirement ceremony.
Couldn't make it to last night's dinner honoring Bill Bradley and Dick Kazmaier? I know, neither could we. Thankfully, our photographer, Stephen Goldsmith was able to attend and submit the following photo essay. Lots of familiar Princeton basketball faces - past, present and future were at Jadwin as #42 was retired across all Tiger sports. If you went, please share your memories of the event in our comments. Thanks so much to Stephen for his excellent work!
Thursday News:
Greetings from San Francisco! I'm out here for a long weekend with my family, which means I will miss the ceremonies tomorrow and Saturday where #42 will be officially retired at Princeton University. If you're going to either event, I'd love to share your reports!
Town Topics and the Trenton Times both have stories about the numerically connected Bill Bradley and Dick Kazmaier.
Much to my shock, amazement and shocked amazement THERE ARE NOW CHAMPIONSHIP BANNERS HANGING IN JADWIN GYM. See the long-overdue additions to the rafters here.
USA Today previews the 2008-09 Princeton Tigers.
Yesterday was Big East Media Day. Georgetown was picked seventh in the pre-season coaches' poll. The Star Ledger spoke with the adaptable Hoyas head coach, John Thompson III.
Richmond has reached a tentative agreement with the NCAA in relation to their recruiting violations.
Expectations are higher at Northwestern this season.
One more Oregon State practice recap, this from The Oregonian.
Thursday News:
Princeton University will officially retire #42, last worn by Bill Bradley and Dick Kazmaier, in a ceremony on October 24th.
The Sporting News has released its 2008-09 Ivy League preview.
A question I don't know the answer to.
A reader asks:
"Who was the last Princeton basketball player not named Bill Bradley to wear #42?"
Anyone know? I'd guess someone on the 1960-61 roster...
Monday News:
C. Young (5-5) - 9.0 IP 2 H 0 ER 0 BB 5 K 4.48 ERA. 96 pitches, 67 strikes.
Chris Young came within four outs of professional baseball's 18th perfect game, his flirtation with immortality broken up by a long Gabe Kapler home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth. Young settled for the first complete game of his career, a 10-1 San Diego victory over Milwaukee. Will Venable added two hits and was driven in by Young on a sacrifice fly in the eighth.
Bill Bradley will be speaking at NC State's Millennium Seminar this evening.
Craig Robinson, Chili Cook Off celebrity judge.
