Tuesday News:

April 17, 2012 at 9:08 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Mason Rocca, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Following up on the Harvard Crimson report from before the weekend, the Daily Princetonian polled several current and former Princeton players (as well as select luminaries from other Ivy programs) about a possible conference tournament.

Perhaps more importantly, Soft Pretzel Logic uncovered a serious error in the initial article. The current proposal would eliminate one non-conference game, not one of the 14 meetings between Ivy foes as was originally stated.

Jonathan Tannenwald also has added a quote from Penn AD Steve Bilsky since this piece was originally published.

Mason Rocca spoke on behalf of Olimpia Milano during the National Day to Combat Thrombosis.

Seems like a long shot given the sheer volume of other schools interested but a forward from Newark has the Tigers on his extensive list of suitors.

A sixth freshman-to-be has committed to play for Sydney Johnson at Fairfield.

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Saturday News:

April 14, 2012 at 9:48 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Fairfield, Georgetown, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable

Martin Bahar was promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to assistant coach at Fairfield.

A while ago there was some discussion about a big man from South Dakota who apparently was getting a look from Princeton. You can see where he eventually signed here.

Following nine consecutive San Diego strikeouts, Will Venable hit his first home run of the season.

Georgetown's Jason Clark and Henry Sims plus Ivy Leaguers Keith Wright and Greg Mangano were all in the starting lineup of a Portsmouth Invitational semifinal game.

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Friday News:

April 13, 2012 at 10:28 am
Filed under Basketball, Brian Taylor, Fairfield, Northwestern, Princeton, Richmond, Sean Gregory, Today's News, Will Venable

Uh, the 13 Game Tournament? An apparent proposal for a four team Ivy League conference tourney would potentially eliminate one traditional tilt.

Princeton basketball made it to the Final Four of the school's campus-wide dodgeball tournament.

Here's a site that shows how the Tigers would have defeated most other Division I schools last season (including national champion Kentucky) using the transitive property.

The family of the late Bill Haarlow '63 was honored by the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

A Louisville forward will transfer to Northwestern for his final year of eligibility.

The son of Brian Taylor signed to play basketball in the Pac-12.

Navy's leading scorer is transferring to Richmond.

Oregon State junior Jared Cunningham declared for the NBA Draft.

Fairfield picked up a commitment from a New York City guard.

Did you know the article about Ozzie Guillen that got the Marlins manager suspended was written by Sean Gregory?

Will Venable is focused on effective base running. Here's the picture of Venable with a dolphin you never knew you always wanted.

Could the big programs really push small schools out of the NCAA Tournament?

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Thursday News:

April 5, 2012 at 9:18 am
Filed under Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Today's News, Will Venable

While it has been seriously slow in the news department, this piece by my friend Tom Scharpling for The Classical re-imagining every 2012 NCAA Tournament coach (including John Thompson III) as a movie villain was too excellent to not share.

I was saddened and surprised to read in the latest Princeton Alumni Weekly about the passing of Gib Kirwin '58. A supporter of this site and a contributor to the listerv that preceded it, I was always glad to hear from him. My condolences to his family and friends.

If you play MLB 2K12 and want to add a Will Venable cyberface, this creepy link should do the trick. The real life Venable finished spring training batting .349 with nine stolen bases.

Jimmy Tillette, who was "the first outsider to infiltrate Princeton's inner circle [of coaches]" per this 2003 Sports Illustrated feature and then served as the head coach at Samford for 15 seasons, was fired.

Both Northwestern's John Shurna and Georgetown's Henry Sims had good accountings of themselves at the Reese's College All-Star Game in New Orleans.

Freshman Adam Jones is leaving Fairfield.

Oh, and Pitt won the CBI by beating Washington State in the decisive game three of their finals series.

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Wednesday News:

March 28, 2012 at 9:58 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Georgetown, Princeton, Today's News

The Daily Princetonian, who in retrospect I should have awarded MOST IMPROVED COVERAGE OF THE YEAR status to in the first-annual site awards, has a lengthy piece on the legacy of (expert counter) Douglas Davis.

They also published a full transcript of their interview with Davis and count down the senior guard's top five games.

As was fully expected, Georgetown's Hollis Thompson will sign with an agent and enter the NBA Draft.

Sydney Johnson's first season at Fairfield was "not bad overall."

The Stags will be without Jamel Fields next year, as the sophomore guard has decided to transfer elsewhere.

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Hoop Scoop's College Coach Rankings.

March 25, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Filed under Basketball, Brian Earl, Fairfield, Georgetown, Princeton

Hoop Scoop's annual College Coach Rankings are in the latest issue of Basketball Times. Familiar names of note from various Top 50 and Top 30 categories after the jump.

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Sunday News:

March 25, 2012 at 10:08 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Georgetown, Today's News

The season ended for Fairfield (22-15) in a 66-59 loss to Mercer. The depleted Stags trailed the majority of the way in this CIT semifinal.

What's next for Georgetown?

If I can get it finished by then, look for the First-Annual Site Awards tomorrow!

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Saturday News:

March 24, 2012 at 10:38 am
Filed under Fairfield, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Today's News

Saturday, March 24th:
Mercer vs. Fairfield - 7:00 pm ET - CIT

A real quiet Saturday, save for Fairfield hosting Mercer in the CIT semifinals.

Oregon State has room for optimism.

This story about the increase of ball screens in college basketball talks with Bill Carmody and is a nice companion article to conversations I've had with Princeton coach Mitch Henderson about the same subject during the season.

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Thursday News:

March 22, 2012 at 10:08 am
Filed under Fairfield, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Today's News

Saturday, March 24th:
Mercer vs. Fairfield - 7:00 pm ET - CIT

Northwestern is officially bringing back Bill Carmody for a 13th season.

Fairfield (22-14) will play on into the CIT semifinals after a 67-61 win over Robert Morris. The Stags host Mercer University on Saturday night.

In the CBI, Oregon State (21-15) fell to conference foe Washington State by 17. The Cougars will play Pitt in the tournament's best-of-three finals beginning in Pullman, WA.

Prior to this game there was an article on how the Beavers hoped to make this postseason experience pay off financially.

The Town Topics wraps up Princeton's tilts versus Evansville and Pittsburgh.

Former Tiger John Smyth makes a list of best Westport-area players in the history of March Madness.

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Wednesday News:

March 21, 2012 at 10:28 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Wednesday, March 21st:
Robert Morris vs. Fairfield - 7:00 pm ET - CIT
Washington State vs. Oregon State - 10:00 pm ET - CBI - HDNet

Fairfield hosts Robert Morris in the CIT quarterfinals tonight.

After a brief hiatus, Sit Down With Sydney is back.

Still playing as well is Oregon State who host Washington State in the CBI semis.

Second on Princeton's scoring list is more than enough for Douglas Davis.

Here is a junior from California who says he has been contacted by the Tigers' coaching staff.

Stephen Bardo says Bill Carmody deserves another year at Northwestern.

A lengthy piece titled The Last Wallflower follows NU during the past two months. It is a compelling read.

The Wildcats' John Shurna will take part in the Hampton Hotels Men's Three Point Contest at the Final Four.

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Monday News:

March 19, 2012 at 8:48 am
Filed under Fairfield, Georgetown, Oregon State, Princeton, Today's News, Video

Today's Game: Princeton (20-11 / 10-4) vs. Pitt (18-16 / 5-13)
Location: Petersen Events Center - Pittsburgh, PA
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Pitt leads 2-1.
Last meeting: Pitt 71 Princeton 62 - 12/31/62

Monday, March 19th:
Butler vs. Penn – 8:00 pm ET – CBI – HDNet
TCU vs. Oregon State - 10:00 pm ET - CBI - HDNet

Wednesday, March 21st:
Robert Morris vs. Fairfield - 7:00 pm ET - CIT

A three point try by senior Jason Clark was off the mark at the horn and Georgetown (24-9) saw their season end with a 66-63 loss to NC State. Hoya Prospectus crunches the numbers.

Next year it appears the Hoyas will play a game on an aircraft carrier. Neat.

The campaign continues for Fairfield (21-14), who used a late second half push to defeat Manhattan 69-57 in the CIT. This sets up a "Penn vs. Princeton" meeting between Andy Toole's Robert Morris team and Sydney Johnson's Stags on Wednesday.

Ivy Hoops Online and the Pitt News preview tonight's postseason game. Plus there are apparently three keys to ending Princeton's season.

I took part in a cultural exchange with the site Pitt Blather, answering their questions about Princeton's team.

Should fans of the Panthers care about the College Basketball Invitational?

On the other side of the CBI bracket, Oregon State hosts TCU.

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Sunday News:

March 18, 2012 at 10:02 am
Filed under Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Pete Carril, Princeton, Today's News

Sunday, March 18th:
NC State (11) vs. Georgetown (3) - 12:15 pm ET - NCAA - CBS
Manhattan vs. Fairfield - 4:00 pm ET - CIT

Monday, March 19th:
Princeton vs. Pitt - 7:00 pm ET - CBI
Butler vs. Penn - 8:00 pm ET - CBI - HDNet

A long-awaited NCAA Tournament victory behind them, Georgetown plays NC State today with the winner advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Pete Carril is quoted in a piece on Hoyas big man Henry Sims.

At yesterday's press conference, John Thompson III referenced the end of Princeton's 1989 loss to Georgetown. It is better if you read what happened then if I spoil by explaining.

The future of Bill Carmody at Northwestern is up in the air.

Remember that Fairfield CIT game I mentioned yesterday? Uh, it is actually taking place today.

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