"This was probably the gutsiest game and gutsiest group of guys I've been a part of, even counting when I played and certainly since I've coached." - Craig Robinson.
Oregon State (16-17) advanced to the College Basketball Invitational's best-of-three finals with a 65-62 win over Stanford. The Cardinal sent the game to overtime on a second chance turnaround jumper at the buzzer, and were up five with 2:31 left in the extra frame, but Beavers center Roeland Schaftenaar sparked a 7-0 run, hitting a three, scoring inside and then assisting on a backdoor that put OSU up to stay. The Beavers will host the first game of the CBI championship on Monday night.
In the other CBI semi, Richmond (20-16) saw its season end with a 81-69 loss to UTEP. Down all night, the Spiders cut their deficit to two with eight minutes left, but could not get any closer. Richmond head coach Chris Mooney missed the final 4:44 of action, ejected following his second technical foul.
There's a Q&A between Chris Young and Dave Hollander in the Huffington Post.
Princeton recruit Will Barrett scored 17 points as Bucks County defeated Filly Sol in the first round of the 2009 Albert C. Donofrio Classic.
Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe selects Princeton's 1965 win over Providence as one of the five best NCAA regional finals.
Oregon State (15-17) advanced to the semifinals of the CBI with a one point overtime victory over Vermont. Calvin Haynes' off-balance bank shot with six seconds to go was the game winner. Stanford will be Oregon State's opponent on Wednesday night in Corvallis, the fourth meeting between the two schools this season.
After the win, Beavers coach Craig Robinson answered questions about his possible interest in two open head coaching jobs and a variety of other subjects.
Kevin Anderson's up and under jumper in the paint with nine seconds left secured a two point Richmond (20-15) win over College of Charleston. Anderson finished with 21, his sixth straight 20 point game. The Spiders will host UTEP in the CBI semifinals on Wednesday.
If you missed the excitement last night, you can read the archive of the live chat we held during the games.
Princeton recruit Jimmy Sherburne was named Third Team 2009 AP Wisconsin State Boys All-State.
Chris Young gave up three runs in 4 1/3 innings yesterday for San Diego against the Royals.
Will Venable was one of seven players sent to the Padres' minor league camp. It is expected that Venable will start the season in AAA Portland.
Is college basketball in Colorado in critical condition? Joe Scott doesn't agree with CBS 4's report (video).
Because of the success of last week's inaugural princetonbasketball.com live chat, we're going to do a second one on Monday night.
Richmond and Oregon State will be playing in the second round of the CBI and you'll be able to ask me questions, talk about the games as they happen and interact with each other starting at 6:45 pm ET through the final buzzer in Corvallis.
Princeton recruit Ian Hummer became just the third player to repeat as Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament Most Valuable Player. Behind Hummer's 15 points and 15 rebounds, Gonzaga won the ACIT title for the second straight year.
Jimmy Sherburne was named to the 10 man WBCA Division 2 all-state team.
Memories of Sean Jackson in the West Virginia state basketball tournament.
Jeff Goodman of Fox Sports lists Craig Robinson as a candidate for the open Virginia job if the Cavs can't nab Tubby Smith for the position.
Well before there was princetonbasketball.com, there was The 14 Club, one of this site's biggest influences. The 14 Club was a couple from Princeton who traveled to Princeton games from coast to coast (I remember seeing holding a banner on TV when the Tigers played at #1 UNLV), printed the original Seniors on a Stick, hoarded NCAA Tournament tickets for fellow fans and worked tirelessly to support the orange and black.
As if the above wasn't enough, starting in 1990 they self-published an annual bound "Recruiting Wrap-Up" full of photocopied articles about the incoming freshman class with additional pieces they had culled regarding the next season's Princeton schedule and other news of interest. Pre-Internet, this was the best/only way to know about the incoming freshman class.
I recently uncovered their first book, and wanted to share some bullet points based on stories that are almost two decades old.
Cornell was able to handle Missouri's pressure defense, but the Big Red had difficulty consistently putting the ball in the basket. 2008 Ivy League Player of the Year Louis Dale finished 1-11 from the field. Ithaca's finest hung with the Tigers for 20 minutes, but Missouri pulled away over the back half of the game.
A double-double for Princeton recruit Ian Hummer as Gonzaga defeated Bishop McNamara, 66-43. The Purple Eagles play St. Frances Academy in tonight's A.C.I.T. championship game at 8:15 pm ET.
Some counterprogramming from last night. While the NCAA Tournament was in full swing and a trio of NIT games were unfolding, Oregon State men's basketball coach Craig Robinson was appearing on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show.
American had a 14 point lead on Villanova early in the second half, before the Wildcats decided to stop trying to match the Eagles jump shot for jump shot and drive. Villanova took the lead back with under 6:30 to go and pulled away at the free throw line for the 80-67 win.
Cornell and Missouri face off in Boise this afternoon.
Ian Hummer scored 15 points as Gonzaga defeated Cathedral, 79-54. The Purple Eagles play Bishop McNamara tonight at 7:30 pm ET.
Hummer is on the roster for the Capitol City Classic, which takes place on April 9th at American University.
Pete Carril is quoted in a Pittsburgh Post Gazette article about 16 seeds.
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As these sites have continued to grow we have increased our coverage to include additional teams with Princeton connections - the Richmond Spiders, Denver Pioneers, Oregon State Beavers, Fairfield Stags and Mercer County Community College Vikings - plus former Tigers playing professional baseball and basketball all over the world. This site is not directly affiliated with the Friends of Princeton Basketball, Princeton University or the Princeton athletic department.
Sun. 11/10 vs. Florida A&M
Sat. 11/16 at Butler
Wed. 11/20 vs. Lafayette
Sat. 11/23 at Rice
Tue. 11/26 vs. George Mason
Sat. 11/30 at Bucknell
Sat. 12/7 vs. FDU
Wed. 12/11 at Rutgers
Sat. 12/14 at Penn State
Fri. 12/20 vs. Portland*
Sat. 12/21 vs. Pacific*
Tue. 12/31 vs. Kent State
Sat. 1/4 at Liberty
Sat. 1/11 at Penn
Sun. 1/26 vs. Kean
Fri. 1/31 at Harvard
Sat. 2/1 at Dartmouth
Fri. 2/7 vs. Columbia
Sat. 2/8 vs. Cornell
Fri. 2/14 at Brown
Sat. 2/15 at Yale
Fri. 2/21 vs. Dartmouth
Sat. 2/22 vs. Harvard
Fri. 2/28 vs. Yale
Sat. 3/1 vs. Brown
Fri. 3/7 at Cornell
Sat. 3/8 at Columbia
Tue. 3/11 vs. Penn
2,503 - B. Bradley, 1962-65
1,625 - I. Hummer, 2009-13
1,550 - D. Davis, 2008-12
1,546 - K. Mueller, 1987-91
1,451 - P. Campbell, 1959-62
1,441 - C. Robinson, 1979-83
1,428 - B. Earl, 1995-99
1,365 - B. Scrabis, 1985-89
1,321 - G. Petrie, 1967-70
1,292 - H. Haabestad, 1952-55
1,277 - G. Lewullis, 1995-99
1,239 - B. Taylor, 1970-72
1,207 - S. Goodrich 1994-98
1,133 - F. Sowinski, 1975-78
1,130 - R. Hielscher, 1991-95
1,122 - C. Thomforde, 1966-69
1,099 - T. Manakas, 1970-73
1,090 - J. Wallace, 2001-05
1,088 - C. Belz, 1956-59
1,079 - B. Hauptfuhrer, 1973-76
1,076 - B. Roma, 1976-79
1,071 - C. Mooney, 1990-94
1,064 - A. Hyland, Jr., 1960-63
1,062 - L. Brangan, 1957-60
1,057 - A. Hill, 1973-76
1,054 - D. Mavraides, 2007-11
1,044 - S. Johnson, 1993-1997
1,031 - J. Hummer, 1967-70
1,010 - W. Venable, 2001-05
