November 9, 2008 at 9:59 am
Filed under Craig Robinson, MCCC, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Today's News
MCCC vs. CCBC-Essex - 4:00 pm ET - Harford Classic
The New York Times blog The Quad conducted a long Q&A with Craig Robinson. That interview provides the majority of the quotes in an article about Robinson from today's paper.
Robinson is also the subject of lengthy post-election day pieces in the New York Daily News and the Chicago Tribune. The latter link has quotes from Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody.
On the court, Oregon State defeated Concordia (Ore.) in the Beavers' second exhibition of the season.
Mercer (0-1) dropped Howie Levy's first game as head coach, 81-62 to Erie at the Hartford Invitational.
November 7, 2008 at 9:06 am
Filed under Basketball, Northwestern, Princeton, Today's 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.
November 6, 2008 at 10:21 am
Filed under Basketball, Bill Bradley, Craig Robinson, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Today's 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.
October 28, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Filed under Basketball, Bill Bradley, Craig Robinson, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Today's 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.
October 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Filed under Basketball, Bill Bradley, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Richmond, Today's 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.
October 22, 2008 at 10:30 am
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Practice is underway at Richmond.
During yesterday's teleconference, Soft Pretzel Logic asked each of the eight Ivy coaches their thoughts on an Ivy League tournament.
Five Georgetown recruits have already become fast friends.
Northwestern coach Bill Carmody met the media on Monday.
Another first-hand report from the pre-dawn practices at Oregon State.
October 20, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Reporters were invited to the first practices of the season at Northwestern and Oregon State. Some interesting observations of both schools' coaches in these two articles.
Princeton recruit Jimmy Sherburne tells the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel why he decided to play basketball for the Tigers.
Georgetown recruit Nate Lubick is profiled by the Milford Daily News.
Samford head coach Jimmy Tillette explains how hard it was to initially get Princeton's coaches to teach him about their offense.
Happy 79th birthday, Harvey Yavener!
October 20, 2008 at 11:12 am
Filed under Denver, Georgetown, MCCC, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Richmond

We've finished up 2008-09 calendars for each of the "Carril Cradle" teams. You can download any or all of the following to sync with your computer/PDA. Each basketball schedule will be updated whenever a tip time changes or new TV information is revealed. These links will work best with iCal, so your mileage may vary.
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October 18, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Today's News

The 2008-09 Princeton media guide is now on-line. Read up!
Rush The Court has published their Ivy League preview.
Reports on the first practices of the season out of Northwestern and Denver.
Oregon State players are focused on what coach Craig Robinson has to say. The Corvallis Gazette-Times reports on the Beavers' rebuilding job.
LSU women's basketball assistant coach Bob Starkey recommends Pete Carril's "The Smart Takes From The Strong."
I am pretty sure Noah Savage scored 28 points in his Swiss debut, but someone who speaks Italian better than I do (i.e. at all) will have to confirm.
October 16, 2008 at 10:51 am
Filed under Basketball, Craig Robinson, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

NY2LA has more about the 6'3" Wisconsin guard who committed to Princeton, including quotes.
Want to learn more about the Jadwin Jungle? Let the heads of the group tell you what they do and why they do it.
Oregon State coach Craig Robinson is campaigning both for his brother-in-law and his basketball team. A good article, with quotes from Northwestern coach Bill Carmody.
More from Georgetown's media day: The Washington Times profiles sophomore guard Chris Wright. The Georgetown Voice and The Hoya have quotes from Coach Thompson and select players.
Looking for something to do in DC this weekend? The JTIII Foundation Community Fest is Saturday afternoon in Oxon Run Park.
The Rocky Mountain News previews this year's Denver squad.
October 15, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Filed under Basketball, Craig Robinson, Georgetown, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting

Yesterday was Media Day at Georgetown. The Washington Post and the Associated Press file their reports.
The Daily Herald spoke to Northwestern head man Bill Carmody and The Oregonian chatted with Craig Robinson as we inch closer to most schools holding their first official practices of the year this weekend.
It no longer appears that former Providence guard Dwain Williams will be transferring to Oregon State.
Read about a local guard who picked Navy over interest from Princeton and Cornell.
September 13, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Filed under Basketball, Chris Young, Craig Robinson, Geoff Petrie, Northwestern, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News, Will Venable

Chris Young starts for San Diego against Tim Lincecum in San Francisco tonight at 10:05 pm ET.
Matt Steinmetz from Golden State Warriors Examiner interviews Geoff Petrie about Pete Carril.
Will Venable continues to thrive as a Padre.
Richmond head coach Chris Mooney is not a cheater, writes Ed Kracz of the Bucks County Intelligencer.
Craig Robinson has landed a "program-changing recruit" at Oregon State.
A 6'4 guard has picked Northwestern over Wake Forest, Oklahoma State and Loyola.
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