Above, the Jadwin Jungle waits for the opening tip of the 2005-06 season.
This post was originally penned in 2009 as "A Decade of Season Openers." I've added last season's home defeat to Wagner as part of an annual revamp for each upcoming season.
Many of these pieces come from the listserv that predated this web site.
With less than week until the 2012-13 season begins, read on for the stories of the past 13 Tiger tipoffs in sequential order...
The relationship between Ian Hummer and his father is the crux of a Yahoo! Sports profile on the Princeton senior forward.
Yahoo! also ran a full Ivy League preview yesterday.
It is unlikely you will make it all the way through this piece on the relationship between Richmond coach Chris Mooney and a former manager without getting teary-eyed.
Judson Wallace scored eight points on 2-10 shooting and grabbed a game-best 13 rebounds in 22 minutes of play off the bench as FC Barcelona defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 99-85.
While the visiting team played without star Dirk Nowitzi, it was the third straight victory for the top team in Spain over an NBA foe. Wallace did not see action in the first quarter but was a significant contributor the rest of the way with a team-high five assists including a pair of no look perimeter passes that set up three point shots for teammates.
The Princeton alum recorded a left wing three, a rebound follow tipping the ball away from the Mavs' Shawn Marion and a trio of free throws.
Elsewhere in Europe, Kareem Maddox is off to a "dream start" with Newcastle.
J. Richey Nash, who earned a varsity letter as a member of the Tigers in the 1986-87 season, is the writer, star and co-director of a new film titled "Hitting the Cycle" that is making its premiere this week.
La di da di. Georgetown's Midnight Madness will feature Doug E. Fresh.
A prospect from Nevada chose Harvard over Stanford, Princeton, Cal, UC Santa Barbara and Lehigh.
The Crimson have adjusted their roster for the upcoming season. Officially absent are Kyle Casey, Brandyn Curry and junior Matt Brown.
If you check the calendar today you'll notice that we're exactly one month from the start of the 2012-13 campaign! Since we began our membership drive for this season 150 subscribers have signed up/renewed for the upcoming year's coverage. You can learn more about who we are, what we do and why you should join the princetonbasketball.com family here.
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Tune in to NBA TV today at 3:00 pm ET if you would like to watch Judson Wallace and FC Barcelona Regal take on the Dallas Mavericks in an international friendly.
Before tipoff, why not read our assessment from when Mason Rocca suited up versus the New York Knicks.
Here’s the latest collection of videos from various corners of the Princeton basketball family. Above, Craig Robinson is interviewed before Oregon State's graduation.
A diverse eight additional videos follow after the jump.
Judson Wallace knocked down a championship-sealing pair of free throws with a just over a second remaining as FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 73-69 in the deciding game of the ACB championship series.
Chris Young (1-1) likely deserved a better fate on Father's Day, taking a loss despite throwing seven innings versus the Reds during which he only allowed two earned runs. Young also drove in his team's first tally with a bases loaded walk (video). The Mets fell to Cincinnati 3-1.
Siena won the Lega A championship series in five games, perhaps ending the career of Mason Rocca with EA7 Emporio Armani Milano
He says he won't make a decision until March of next year, but a big man from the Los Angeles area mentions Princeton as one of five like-minded schools showing interest in him.
The Tigers are one of over 40 schools inquiring about a small forward from Georgia.
Another Georgian has a comparatively shorter (but still lengthy) school list that includes Princeton.
Georgetown will open its season on November 9th against Florida on an aircraft carrier near Jacksonville.
A formidable 2012-13 schedule for Richmond is nearly complete.
Northwestern's Bill Carmody is one of the coaches quoted in a piece about a recent rule change that allows unlimited texting between recruits and those seeking their services.
A 7'1" Sudanese center will (pending NCAA approval) apparently suit up for Carmody's squad this season, adding much-needed interior size.
Craig Robinson's sister was the graduation speaker at Oregon State yesterday.
Kevin "Moon" Mullin was a special guest at last week's Courier-Post/Kiwanis Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet.
Will Venable is improving in matchups versus lefties.
Did you hear the Patriot League is adding Boston University as its ninth member?
Judson Wallace scored 16 points off the bench and grabbed six rebounds as FC Barcelona forced a decisive game five in the ACB championship series versus rival Real Madrid.
Princeton is but one of a slew of schools on the trail of a forward taking a PG year at a popular pre-Ivy destination.
Something Cappy Cappon once said to him has always stayed with Frank Deford.
Oregon State picked up a commitment from a 7'1" big man.
Yale unveiled a tentative 2012-13 basketball schedule which means you can pencil in dates for four of Princeton's conference games this season. Also of note, a significant home "get" for the Bulldogs.
Will Venable returned from his oblique injury and promptly smacked three hits versus Milwaukee, including his fifth home run of the season to lead off the game.
It was pointed out to me that in the process Venable passed his father Max for most career hits in his family.
You can watch Pete Carril receive his honorary doctorate from Princeton here. Go 1:02:46 in to see.
Chris Mooney shared stories of Coach Carril at the Richmond head man's recent lecture on leadership.
While it has some errors, this Princeton recruiting page also acts as a class-by-class depth chart. Worth bookmarking.
Not on this list is a two sport standout who currently has no plans to keep playing basketball as a Tiger.
2013 Princeton recruit Steven Cook is a part of Fundamental U.
Coming off the "craziest 12 hours or 14 hours of my life," Chris Young takes to the mound for the Mets, this time in Tampa versus the Rays.
Judson Wallace scored a team-high 13 points for FC Barcelona in the third game of the ACB finals. Wallace's team trails Real Madrid 2-1.
His contract is up at the end of this season and apparently Virtus Bologna has interest in signing Mason Rocca. Siena is on the verge of sweeping Rocca's current team, EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, in the Lega A championship.
Al Dufty is remembered fondly.
Here’s the latest collection of videos from various corners of the Princeton basketball family. Above, Steve Carell name-checks Doug Davis during Class Day.
Four additional videos follow after the jump.
Princeton center Brendan Connolly talks about running the school's 15th Reunion.
The plan was originally for Chris Young to make two more starts for AAA Buffalo before returning to the major leagues, however Johan Santana requires extra rest following his no-hitter so Young will pitch for the Mets tomorrow night in Washington.
Racing out of the box on a ground ball, Will Venable strained his right oblique and had to leave yesterday's Padres game early.
Judson Wallace had nine points (including the game-sealing free throws) and nine rebounds as FC Barcelona advanced to the ACB finals versus Real Madrid. The best of five series begins on Wednesday.
Richmond coach Chris Mooney is speaking on Friday in the City of Pride and Purpose.
Here’s the latest collection of videos from various corners of the Princeton basketball family. Above, Judson Wallace highlights in the first round of the ACB playoffs - including one ridiculous behind the back pass.
Five additional videos follow after the jump.
FC Barcelona fell to eventual champion Olympiacos in the Euroleague Final Four on Friday. In the game Judson Wallace scored three points off the bench.
Wallace received extended playing time during his team's subsequent third place game victory versus Panathinaikos, tallying 12 and grabbing four rebounds. Highlights are streaming here.
He might not have made it into a varsity game last season, but Princeton's Tom Noonan is succeeding off the court writing about music and culture, including this thoughtful piece on Tom Gabel from the band Against Me!.
See how Jadwin Gym and other Ivy venues stand up in the NCAA's 2012 Men's Basketball Attendance report.
A few recruiting tidbits for today...
There's a wing from Florida who has interest from Princeton as well as other Ivy programs.
A high scoring New Jersey guard whom the Tiger staff reached out to earlier this year has opted for a Division II school.
Heading to Princeton to play football, this Nevada quarterback plans to try out for the basketball team during the Fall workout period.
Northwestern will host Maryland in November's ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
A forward who spent two seasons at Xavier is transferring to Denver.
The first rehab start by Chris Young received a positive review from the Mets' pitching coach.
The NCAA's Rules Committee is addressing issues ranging from court surface consistency, sportsmanship and monitor reviews.
Bill Bradley spoke at Princeton on Wednesday. The Daily Princetonian engaged the former Senator for a Q&A.
Tiger head coach Mitch Henderson is scheduled to participate in the New York Yankees/New Era Pinstripe Bowl Charity Golf Tournament on Tuesday.
It was a successful minor league start for Chris Young down in Florida. The former Princeton two sport standout pitched five shutout innings for the St. Lucie Mets.
Judson Wallace is interviewed as FC Barcelona arrived in Turkey for their Eurocup Final Four matchup with Olympiacos. The game takes place at 2:00 pm ET today and can be streamed on ESPN3.
A big man from Florida is a late signee for Georgetown's 2012 recruiting class.
