Back in February we posted about the time Princeton grad John Rogers beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one at Jordan's "Flight School" camp in Las Vegas.
I think you'll enjoy watching the video of their game, which finally showed up on-line today.
Good enough to earn Mr. Rogers his own category on the site, and a fine diversion on the eve of the start of Princeton's season!
The Town Topics reports on Princeton Media Day.
In preparation for their season-opening Friday game at Howard University, Oregon State practiced at Georgetown's McDonough Memorial Gymnasium. The Oregonian was on the scene.
More early signing period news - Two official commitments for Northwestern and two for Richmond.
The Washington Times previews this year's Georgetown campaign.
Finally, I am excited to announce that I am voter in philly.com's Schuylkill 16 a weekly ranking of Philadelphia-area teams. Should be fun. The first poll is out, just in time for the respective teams' first games.
I believe this clip is from the press conference after Oregon State's second exhibition game. Interesting to hear Robinson talk about how long it took him to feel comfortable with the offense when he was at Princeton.
The Daily Princetonian previews the upcoming basketball season, speaking with Coach Johnson, Zach Finley and Marcus Schroeder.
How will this year's rule changes effect the spread-out game of Richmond? The Richmond Times Dispatch asks Spiders coach Chris Mooney.
Excerpts from Joe Scott's remarks at Denver Pioneers Media Day.
As we enter into the November early signing period, two players have verbally committed to Denver.
Oregon State will pick up the services of a 6'8" center/forward from San Jacinto.
Princeton's first opponent, Central Michigan, defeated Marygrove 75-55 in an exhibition on Saturday.
WNUR talks to Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody.
Area coaches, including Coach Johnson and Coach Levy, are interviewed about the extended three point line their teams will be adjusting to this season.
The Hoya has released their comprehensive Georgetown basketball preview.
Today's "First Coach" article about Craig Robinson is in the Washington Times.
Congratulations to Coach Levy for picking up his first win as head coach at Mercer. The Vikings (1-1) defeated CCBC-Essex 83-71 in the consolation game of the Harford Invitational.
An article about Northwestern freshman guard Nick Fruendt, with quotes from assistant coach Mitch Henderson.
A slideshow from Georgetown's open practice on Friday afternoon for Hoya Hoop Club members. Notice Coach Carril in the background of several of the shots, taking everything in.
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.
MCCC vs. Erie - 4:00 pm ET - Harford Classic
Oregon State has an exhibition against Concordia (Ore.) tonight.
On this slow news day, take some time to learn up on Princeton's first opponent, Central Michigan. The Chippewas were picked to finish third in the Mid-American Conference West Division by the MAC News Media Association. Here's a practice report from last week. CMU will play Marygrove in an exhibition later today.
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.
Former Princeton captain John Rogers '80 was on Fox Business yesterday morning talking about playing basketball with Barack Obama, the economy and his friendship with Tiger teammate Craig Robinson.
