Pictures courtesy Bill Allen '79 - NJ Sport/Action.
Lincoln Gunn in the post.
Michael Strittmatter blocks an attempted dunk.
Lincon Gunn and Steve Goodrich should one day discuss if either has ever been photographed in a game with their mouth closed.
Sources confirm to princetonbasketball.com that 6'6" forward/center Kareem Maddox has been admitted to Princeton early decision and will be coming from California to play for the Tigers.
The Oak Park senior is averaging 23.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 4.8 blocks a game.
Says Eagles head coach Ed Chevalier - "He's like a sleeping giant that just woke up...he's motivated. He's responding to the challenge in front of him."
Maddox is also the editor of his school newspaper, The Talon.
Here are some articles about the third member of Princeton's recruiting class:
princetonbasketball.com editor Jon Solomon and men's basketball coach Joe Scott sat down just after Christmas to talk about the Princeton victory over Marshall and the Tigers' narrow defeat against South Carolina. The two also previewed Princeton's last game of 2006, a road game versus the Iona Gaels.
Some of the topics discussed include:
-The keys to Princeton's decisive victory over Marshall.
-Scripting the first few offensive possessions against the Thundering Herd and if this is something Princeton does for every game.
-The importance of each Princeton player making their first shot.
-The return of Justin Conway to the starting lineup and how that helped the overall offensive flow.
-The end of the first half against South Carolina and the similarities between this stretch and last season's game at Wake Forest.
-Individual drives by guards in the South Carolina, Marshall and Rutgers games and if this is something other teams may try to exploit as the season goes on.
-The difficulty of playing a winless Iona team this late in the year.
-The way this season's schedule came together and if it is good to have breaks between games and the holidays.
-How the coaches relate their overall Princeton experiences with the experiences of the current team.
This interview is donor-only.
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box score : audio - coach joe scott
audio - kyle koncz : audio - lincoln gunn
Pictures courtesy Bill Allen '79 - NJ Sport/Action.
Edwin Buffmire loses his man.
Justin Conway.
Kyle Koncz.
Lincoln Gunn defends.
princetonbasketball.com editor Jon Solomon and men's basketball coach Joe Scott met again to discuss Princeton's first two home games against Lehigh and Rutgers. They also looked ahead to Saturday's matchup versus the Thundering Herd of Marshall.
Some of the topics discussed include:
-The strange finish of Princeton's victory over Lehigh.
-Princeton's struggles against the Lehigh matchup zone and how the Tigers were able to get the offense on track.
-The Tigers' defense on Jose Olivero, who missed his last ten field goal attempts.
-How and why Princeton is getting to the free throw line four more times per game this season compared to last season.
-Princeton's first half struggles versus Rutgers.
-Kyle Koncz's recent slump and what could be causing it.
-Where the focus goes this week building up to Saturday's game against Marshall.
-The possibility of a postseason tournament for the Ivy League and Coach Scott's thoughts on this idea.
This interview is donor-only.
RealPlayer required.
Pictures courtesy of Stephen Goldsmith and Bill Allen '79 - NJ Sport/Action.
Zach Finley drives.
Marcus Schroeder.
Zach Finley with the hook.
Marcus Schroeder tries to take a charge.
All pictures courtesy of Bill Allen '79 - NJ Sport/Action.
Marcus Schroeder at the free throw line with a chance to win the game.
Princeton celebrates the victory.
Edwin Buffmire.
Michael Strittmatter.
Noah Savage drives for the three point play.
