Saturday News:

February 25, 2012 at 9:36 am
Filed under Basketball, Craig Robinson, Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

Today's Game: Princeton (15-11 / 6-4) vs. Dartmouth (5-22 / 1-10)
Location: Leede Arena - Hanover, NH
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 141-61.
Last meeting: Princeton 59 Dartmouth 47 - 2/10/12

Villanova vs. Georgetown - 2:00 pm ET - CBS
Richmond vs. Xavier - 8:00 pm ET - ESPN2
Northwestern vs. Penn State - 9:00 pm ET - ESPNU

Columbia vs. Brown - 6:00 pm ET
Penn vs. Harvard - 7:00 pm ET - ESPN3
Cornell vs. Yale - 7:00 pm ET

In addition to our recap, read about Princeton's loss at Harvard on goprincetontigers.com, on Ivy Hoops Online, in the Harvard Crimson, in the Boston Herald, in the New York Times, on WEEI and on gocrimson.com.

Fairfield (17-12) lost a close decision at MAAC regular season champion Iona and saw guard Derek Needham go down with a left foot injury. The severity is as yet unknown.

This afternoon Georgetown hosts Villanova. The Hoyas are playing for stronger postseason seeding.

All Star center Roy Hibbert has undergone a journey from "project to masterpiece."

Xavier hosts Richmond.

The voice of Pete Carril still matters to Chris Mooney.

Northwestern plays at Penn State.

Oregon State head coach Craig Robinson joined 750 AM The Game.

Around the Ivy League: Zack Rosen scored his team's last 16 points as Penn (16-11 / 8-2) held off Dartmouth (5-22 / 1-10) by three. Cornell (11-14 / 6-4) won 69-63 at Brown (7-21 / 1-10). Yale (18-7 / 8-3) knocked off Columbia (14-13 / 3-8), 75-67.

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Tuesday News:

February 21, 2012 at 9:08 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Pete Hegseth, Princeton, Today's News

Georgetown vs. Seton Hall - 7:00 pm ET - ESPN3
Michigan vs. Northwestern - 8:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network

Douglas Davis (left) reps Princeton in the 16th Ivy League Men's Basketball Weekly Release of the season.

Glad to see Ian Hummer's dunk made Ballin' Is A Habit's POSTERIZED: Weekend Recap.

Fairfield (17-11) built a 28-12 halftime lead and shut down Marist, 60-49.

Straddling the bubble once more, Northwestern hosts #11 Michigan. Like many Wildcat alums, Michael Wilbon is too nervous to watch.

Closer to home, Hollis Thompson and Georgetown play at Seton Hall. Given that the Pirates are adjacent to NU in Bracketology's "Last Four In," it would be kind of the Hoyas to win this game.

Former Tiger Pete Hegseth is close to challenging Amy Klobuchar for her Senate seat in Minnesota.

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Sunday News:

February 19, 2012 at 10:28 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

In addition to our recap, read about the Tigers' win versus Cornell on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trentonian and on cornellbigred.com.

The Trentonian also finally published their story from the Columbia game on-line.

Watch an ESPNU piece on Friday's win here.

Pete Carril is quoted extensively in an article on Jeremy Lin.

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a golden age for Ivy League basketball.

Princeton recruit Steven Cook scored 10 points in New Trier's victory over #14 St. Rita at the City-Suburban Showdown.

Listen to Sydney Johnson talk about the retirement of Fork Union Military Academy coach Fletcher Arritt.

Fairfield (16-11) turned an 18 point second half deficit into a one point lead with just over two minutes to go but Wisconsin-Milwaukee scored the game's final five points.

In front of a sell out crowd, Richmond (14-14) held off Charlotte, 53-52.

Denver (20-8) made 16 three pointers in a 76-57 rout of Louisiana-Monroe.

Leading wire to wire, Georgetown (20-5) clamped down on Providence, 63-53. Hoya Prospectus crunches the numbers.

John Shurna set the Northwestern (16-10) scoring record but more importantly the Wildcats defeated Minnesota by 11.

Cal beat Oregon State (15-12) in Berkeley, 77-63.

Around the Ivy League: A well-designed lob play by Miles Cartwright to Fran Dougherty with less than a second left in overtime gave Penn (15-11 / 7-2) a 61-59 victory over Columbia (14-12 / 3-7) at The Palestra. Dartmouth (5-21 / 1-9) closed on a 15-3 run for their first conference victory over Brown (7-20 / 1-9) by five. Harvard (23-3 / 9-1) won their 27th straight at home with a 66-51 decision against Yale (17-7 / 7-3).

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Saturday News:

February 18, 2012 at 10:08 am
Filed under Denver, Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Richmond, Sean Gregory, Today's News

Today's Game: Cornell (10-13 / 5-4) vs. Princeton (14-10 / 5-3)
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 136-79.
Last meeting: Cornell 67 Princeton 59 - 1/13/12

Fairfield vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 4:00 pm ET
Charlotte vs. Richmond - 6:00 pm ET
Louisiana-Monroe vs. Denver - 6:00 pm ET
Georgetown vs. Providence - 7:00 pm ET - ESPN3
Minnesota vs. Northwestern - 7:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Oregon State vs. Cal - 10:00 pm ET

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

In addition to our recap, read about Princeton's third consecutive conference victory on goprincetontigers.com, in the Daily Princetonian and on gocolumbialions.com. The area's two daily newspaper's appear to not have covered the game.

Here is a lone preview of tonight's contest.

Fairfield visits Wisconsin-Milwaukee as part of Bracketbuster Saturday.

Charlotte heads to Richmond.

Denver hosts Louisiana-Monroe. The Pioneers are potentially pushing towards the NCAA Tournament.

Working towards a double bye in the Big East Tournament, Georgetown plays at Providence.

In something close to a must win game, Northwestern welcomes Minnesota to Welsh-Ryan Arena. John Shurna is on the brink of becoming the Wildcats' all time scoring leader.

Oregon State looks for a season sweep of Cal.

Aris Thessaloniki (via Google Translate) writes of the success Dan Mavraides had versus Jeremy Lin. Sean Gregory adds a few more words on Lin for Time.

Around the Ivy League: Zack Rosen willed Penn (14-11 / 6-2) to a 73-66 victory over Cornell (10-13 / 5-4) at The Palestra. On the strength of a 20-0 first half run, Harvard (22-3 / 8-1) defeated Brown (7-19 / 1-8) by 27. Yale (17-6 / 7-2) won 70-61 at Dartmouth (4-21 / 0-9).

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Wednesday News:

February 15, 2012 at 10:28 am
Filed under Craig Robinson, Denver, Fairfield, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Northwestern vs. Indiana - 6:30 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Richmond vs. St. Louis - 7:00 pm ET
St. Peter's vs. Fairfield - 7:30 pm ET

The Princeton Packet has their story on Saturday's game up. Town Topics too.

Bob Ryan looks at the best Ivy League players in NBA history.

Chris Udofia is a perfect fit for Denver.

While is heart is clearly set on Stanford, a guard from southern California has apparently also looked at Princeton.

Former walk on Reggie Hearn and Northwestern play at Indiana.

Richmond visits St. Louis.

It is already Senior Night at Fairfield. The Stags host St. Peter's this evening. A new Sit Down With Sydney is available, including the coach's thoughts on Princeton defeating Harvard.

Craig Robinson and family welcomed Aaron Lamar Robinson into the world Monday night, Robinson's fourth child. Congratulations!

Look, I've purchased my fair share of Princeton basketball items via eBay, but here is one auction I think I'll pass on.

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YouTube potpourri LIX.

February 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Northwestern, Princeton, Video

Here's the latest collection of videos from various corners of the Princeton basketball family. Above, the true sign you've made a cultural impact in this modern world of ours: A reworking of a pop song about Princeton's victory over Harvard.

Five additional clips after the jump.

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Monday News:

February 13, 2012 at 9:08 am
Filed under Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

There's an Internet-only ESPNU postgame package entitled "Harvard Fails Princeton Exam" you can view here.

The Daily Princetonian reports on last weekend's games and comes out in defense of Saturday's court storming.

Their slideshow out of Saturday night has some gems in it.

You can also view articles in the Harvard Crimson and the Dartmouth.

John Ezekowitz wrote the contest up for the Mid-Majority's 800 Games Project.

A junior guard from North Carolina says Princeton is one of the schools showing interest in him.

Georgetown (19-5) never trailed against St. John's, but was unable to take their lead to double digits until the final three seconds. Hoya Hoops provides postgame audio from a 71-61 final and Hoya Prospectus runs the numbers.

It was a very impressive fifth straight win for Fairfield (15-10), who went to league leader Loyola (Md.) and returned north with a 17 point triumph.

Every time Northwestern (15-9) took the lead in the second half, it seemed like Purdue answered with a three pointer. The Boilermakers hit back to back treys with six minutes left to break the game's eighth tie and defeated the Wildcats 87-77.

Oregon State (15-10) fell 75-72 to Washington.

There is another archival treat coming later this afternoon for you all.

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Sunday News:

February 12, 2012 at 10:28 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Fairfield, Georgetown, MCCC, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

St. John's vs. Georgetown - 1:00 pm ET - ESPN
Fairfield vs. Loyola (Md.) - 4:00 pm ET - ESPN3
Washington vs. Oregon State - 5:30 pm ET - FSN
Purdue vs. Northwestern - 6:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network

In addition to our recap, read about Princeton's victory versus Harvard on goprincetontigers.com, in the Daily Princetonian, in the Harvard Crimson, in the Trenton Times, in the Trentonian, in the Star Ledger, in the Boston Herald, in the Boston Globe, courtesy of the Associated Press and on gocrimson.com.

Game highlights can be found here and the full broadcast is archived here.

Pete Carril was the only person Paul Westphal knew who thought Jeremy Lin could play in the NBA.

Princeton recruit Mike Washington, Jr. scored 15 points in Oak Harbor's district tournament loss at Glacier Peak.

Mercer (4-19) dropped a 81-71 decision at Del Tech Stanton despite 19 from Filip Seculic.

George Washington caught and passed Richmond (13-13) in the final minute of a 69-67 final.

Denver (18-8) won 77-63 at Florida International.

Senior center Henry Sims and Georgetown are home for St. John's.

Fairfield visits MAAC leader Loyola.

Washington travels to Oregon State.

Northwestern plays at Purdue.

Around the Ivy League: Yale (16-6 / 6-2) came from 21 down with 11:30 to play, shocking Columbia (14-10 / 3-5) by one. Zach Rosen hit from roughly 27' out with three seconds remaining as Penn (13-11 / 5-2) finished Dartmouth (0-8 / 4-20) in a 58-55 final. Cornell (10-12 / 5-3) ran away from Brown (7-18 / 1-7) to sweep their homestanding weekend.

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Saturday News:

February 11, 2012 at 9:58 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Today's Game: Harvard (21-2 / 7-0) vs. Princeton (12-10 / 3-3)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: ESPNU
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 127-39.
Last meeting: Princeton 63 Harvard 62 - 3/12/11

MCCC vs. Del Tech Stanton - 2:00 pm ET
George Washington vs. Richmond - 5:00 pm ET - ESPNU
Denver vs. FIU - 7:30 pm ET

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

In addition to our recap, read about Princeton's win over Dartmouth on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trenton Times, in the Trentonian and on dartmouthsports.com.

Ivy Hoops Online and the Trenton Times preview tonight's game against Harvard.

The Daily Princetonian asked several Tigers about their memories from last year's Ivy League playoff.

Jonathan Tannenwald's piece on Ivy League television rights is essential reading.

Roy Hibbert being selected to the All-Star Game brought a big smile to the face of John Thompson III.

Bill Carmody feels unselfishness is the key to success at Northwestern.

Is there a leadership void at Oregon State?

Princeton recruit Steven Cook scored 11 points in New Trier's overtime loss to Evanston.

Richmond hosts GW on ESPNU prior to the Harvard and Princeton tip.

Florida International welcomes Denver.

I'll post about this tomorrow in greater detail, but PANE had come into ~50 additional tickets for Princeton's trip to Harvard in less than two weeks. If you are interested in going, don't hesitate to contact Bob Ruxin as the Crimson box office remains sold out.

Around the Ivy League: Harvard (21-2 / 7-0) won their ninth straight, 56-50 at Penn (12-11 / 4-2). Johnathan Gray had a career high 29 as Cornell (9-12 / 4-3) upended Yale (15-6 / 5-2) by one in overtime. Columbia (14-9 / 3-4) made 16 three pointers and destroyed a Sean McGonagill-less Brown (1-6 / 7-17) squad, 86-60.

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Friday News:

February 10, 2012 at 10:18 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Fairfield, MCCC, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Today's Game: Dartmouth (4-18 / 0-6) vs. Princeton (11-10 / 2-3)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 140-61.
Last meeting: Princeton 77 Dartmouth 55 - 3/4/11

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

Ivy Hoops Online and the Daily Princetonian preview tonight's game.

The Princeton student paper also has a piece on recent graduates playing in Europe.

Future Tiger Mike Washington, Jr. and Oak Harbor stunned Shorewood in the first round of their district tournament.

Fairfield (14-10) won their fourth in a row, 60-54 over Manhattan. A players only meeting may have turned the Stags' season around.

Freshman guard Dave Sobolewski dropped 23 and all five Wildcat starters hit double figures as Northwestern (15-8) cruised past Iowa, 83-64.

Mercer (4-18) lost at Morris, 67-53. Flip Seculic had 17 for the Vikings in the defeat.

As covered on the site last night, it was a second straight road heartbreak for Denver (17-8).

Despite 33 for Jared Cunningham, Oregon State (15-8) fell 83-73 versus Washington State.

I was glad to see former Georgetown center Roy Hibbert selected as a Eastern Conference All-Star reserve.

Big Apple Buckets ran another 10,000 Ivy League simulations.

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Thursday News:

February 9, 2012 at 9:28 am
Filed under Basketball, Bill Bradley, Denver, Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Richmond, Sean Gregory, Today's News

MCCC vs. Morris - 7:00 pm ET
Denver vs. Florida Atlantic - 7:00 pm ET
Manhattan vs. Fairfield - 7:30 pm ET
Iowa vs. Northwestern - 9:00 pm ET - ESPNU
Washington State vs. Oregon State - 10:00 pm ET

Derrick Williams had a putback with five seconds left to give Richmond (13-12) a 78-76 win over visiting La Salle.

Georgetown (18-5) fell in overtime at Syracuse, 64-61. Hoya Prospectus runs the numbers.

An early preview of this weekend's games can be found in the Harvard Crimson.

The Princeton/Penn series makes up one eighth of an ESPN piece on college basketball's best rivalries.

There are four new pictures of Pete Carril on the Trenton Times web site.

According to a press release, Bill Bradley was named to Activate Networks' board of directors.

A five game Fairfield homestand concludes with a visit from Manhattan.

Denver plays at Florida Atlantic.

Seeking their third straight victory, Northwestern hosts Iowa. Wildcats head coach Bill Carmody visited with WGN.

Oregon State returns to Gill Coliseum to face Washington State.

Time's Sean Gregory writes about the recent ascent of former Harvard guard Jeremy Lin.

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YouTube potpourri LVII.

February 7, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Mason Rocca, Northwestern, Princeton, Video

Here's the latest collection of videos from various corners of the Princeton basketball family. Above, an interview and highlights from Dan Mavraides' breakout game for Aris Thessaloniki.

Five additional clips after the jump.

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