Monday News:

February 4, 2013 at 9:38 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Fairfield vs. Siena - 7:00 pm ET

The Full-Court Press breaks down the good and bad from Princeton's weekend sweep while the Columbia Basketball Blog kept a running diary of Saturday's NBCSN broadcast and the Cornell Daily Sun talked with some Big Red players about their visit to the Delaware Valley.

Somehow I missed that former Tiger Jon Berger was named to one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" lists.

Looking for something to watch? Stream a full archive of Princeton recruit Steven Cook and New Trier versus Waukegan.

In a game that featured 10 lead changes over the final 11:50, Stanford topped Oregon State (11-11) by eight.

Fairfield visits Siena tonight.

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Saturday News:

February 2, 2013 at 9:58 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Today's Game: Columbia (9-8 / 1-2) vs. Princeton (9-7 / 2-0)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: NBCSN
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 143-84.
Last meeting: Princeton 77 Columbia 66 - 2/17/12.

Purdue vs. Northwestern - 12:00 pm ET - ESPN2
Denver vs. Texas State - 3:00 pm ET
St. John's vs. Georgetown - 4:00 pm ET - CBS
Xavier vs. Richmond - 6:00 pm ET

Yale vs. Dartmouth - 7:00 pm ET
Brown vs. Harvard - 7:00 pm ET
Cornell vs. Penn - 7:00 pm ET

Join fellow site members in the forum during the action, whether you're in the stands or watching on TV at home. You must be subscribed and logged in to participate. I'll try and be more active with the forum for this game.

In addition to our recap, read about Princeton's win over Cornell on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trenton Times, in the Times Herald and on cornellbigred.com.

The Tigers are prepared for the challenges Columbia presents.

Princeton recruit Steven Cook has assumed a leadership role with New Trier this season.

Future Tiger Henry Caruso recorded a new career high.

Fairfield (13-10) made it three straight with a 69-59 home victory over Rider.

Today Northwestern hosts Purdue, Denver plays at Texas State, Georgetown goes for a "Gray Out" at home versus St. John's and Richmond welcomes Xavier.

Around the Ivy League: Harvard (11-6 / 3-0) stayed unbeaten in the league but continues to play with fire. Yale (7-13 / 1-2) could not get off a chance to tie in the final seconds at Lavietes Pavilion, falling 67-64. Even entering the last :45, Penn (4-15 / 1-1) outscored Columbia (9-8 / 1-2) by four to record a 62-58 decision. Rafael Maia had 21 on 10-11 shooting as Brown (8-9 / 2-1) topped Dartmouth (4-13 / 0-2) by 12.

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Friday News:

February 1, 2013 at 9:18 am
Filed under Basketball, Brian Taylor, Denver, Fairfield, Oregon State, Princeton, Today's News

Today's Game: Cornell (9-10 / 1-1) vs. Princeton (8-7 / 1-0)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 137-79.
Last meeting: Princeton 75 Cornell 57 - 2/18/12.

Fairfield vs. Rider - 7:00 pm ET - SNY

Yale vs. Harvard - 7:00 pm ET
Brown vs. Dartmouth - 7:00 pm ET
Columbia vs. Penn - 7:00 pm ET

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I opened my address book, photo archive and audio repository to assist a lengthy Big Apple Buckets piece about Sydney Johnson's road to 100 victories. Wonder who those "couple of buddies of mine from Princeton" were...

The Trentonian previews tonight's game, as does the Cornell Daily Sun.

Denton Koon is coming into his own at guard.

Princeton Alumni Weekly writes about Brian Taylor and his work as headmaster of Teleos Preparatory Academy, digs up a 1984 article about Taylor's return to campus and also offers a perspective on the simple elegance of the "14-Game Tournament."

I was delighted to read that Mack Darrow's brother will follow his sibling to Princeton next season, and likely play football for the Tigers.

Lackawanna outscored Mercer (16-7) by an 88-82 count. Mustafa El-Amin had 24 for the Vikings in defeat.

Denver (12-8) recorded a 71-57 victory at UT-San Antonio.

Cal dropped Oregon State (11-10) by three.

Fairfield hosts Rider this evening.

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YouTube potpourri LXXXIX.

January 28, 2013 at 7:58 pm
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Georgetown, Mason Rocca, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Video

Here's the latest collection of videos from various corners of the Princeton basketball family. Above, Mitch Henderson is among a group of coaches who helped ring NASDAQ's closing bell today.

10 additional clips of varying lengths and sources can be found after the jump.

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Monday News:

January 28, 2013 at 9:18 am
Filed under Fairfield, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

In addition to our recap, read about Princeton's victory over The College of New Jersey on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trentonian, in the Trenton Times and on tcnjathletics.com.

Congratulations to Sydney Johnson, who earned his 100th career win as a head coach when Fairfield (12-10) defeated St. Peter's 61-54 in MAACtion.

Richmond (13-8) went down at UMass, 70-65.

Juve Caserta picked up a win over Vanoli Cremona in Lega A with Dan Mavraides scoring nine off the bench.

A player I must admit I was unfamiliar with who tried to walk on at Princeton departed the school after a year on the J.V. and now plays for Clarion University.

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Friday News:

January 25, 2013 at 9:18 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News, Video

Bragging rights in Hoopstown USA went dramatically to Richmond (13-7) last night. The Spiders rallied from down seven with :39 left in regulation, including a three pointer right before the buzzer that sent their game against #16 VCU into overtime. Chris Mooney's team then outscored the Rams 17-5 during the extra frame.

Sydney Johnson picked up his 99th career victory as Fairfield (11-10) easily defeated Marist, 71-37.

Princeton recruit Steven Cook was named MVP of the J-Hawk Martin Luther King Shootout.

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Thursday News:

January 24, 2013 at 10:38 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Fairfield, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News, Video

VCU vs. Richmond - 7:00 pm ET - CBS Sports Network
Marist vs. Fairfield - 7:00 pm ET - ESPN3

Since their dismal performance against Iowa, Northwestern (12-8) has been playing some inspired basketball. Facing a third straight ranked team, the Wildcats befuddled Minnesota, taking control with an 18-4 second half run on their way to a 55-48 triumph.

Denver (11-7) did not fair well at New Mexico State, shooting 3-18 from three point range in a hard-to-watch 53-42 loss.

A 74-66 decision over Washington gave Oregon State (11-8) their first Pac-12 victory of the campaign.

Ian Hummer cracked the Top 100 in StatSheet's national player rankings.

There's a feature on Kareem Maddox in advance of Newcastle's trip to Birmingham.

Tonight it is the Black & Blue classic wherein Richmond and VCU will face off. Fairfield will also host Marist.

Around the Ivy League: Penn (3-15) led as late as the 5:25 mark of the second half versus Temple until an 11-0 Owls run sealed the Quakers' fate.

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Tuesday News:

January 22, 2013 at 8:38 am
Filed under Basketball, Craig Robinson, Fairfield, Georgetown, Today's News

MCCC vs. Essex - 2:00 pm ET

In case you missed it, the above screencap of Craig Robinson behind President Obama went viral yesterday. Robinson also spoke to The Grio in advance of the inauguration.

There's the "can beat anyone, can lose to anyone" cliche and then there's Georgetown (13-4). 48 hours after going down at cellar-dwelling South Florida, the Hoyas went on an 18-0 second half run to glide past Notre Dame on the Irish's floor. ND had won 47 of their prior 49 home games.

Fairfield (10-10) lost their fifth straight, 65-60 to Loyola (Md.)

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Monday News:

January 21, 2013 at 9:08 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News

Loyola (Md.) vs. Fairfield - 7:00 pm ET
Georgetown vs. Notre Dame - 7:30 pm ET - ESPN

Could the commitments of Amir Bell and Spencer Weisz mean more New Jersey player on future Princeton rosters?

Northwestern (11-7) used their 1-3-1 defense to confuse #2 Indiana in the second half as the Wildcats almost came back from 17 down before falling to the Hoosiers 67-59.

Tonight Fairfield hosts Loyola (Md.) and Georgetown continues on the road at Notre Dame.

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Saturday News:

January 19, 2013 at 9:58 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Fairfield, Georgetown, Oregon State, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

MCCC vs. Harcum - 1:00 pm ET
Georgetown vs. USF - 6:00 pm ET - SNY/ESPN+
Charlotte vs. Richmond - 6:00 pm ET
Utah State vs. Denver - 6:30 pm ET - ROOT Sports
Oregon State vs. USC - 8:00 pm ET - Pac-12 Network

Harvard vs. Memphis - 12:30 pm ET - FSN
Columbia vs. Cornell - 3:00 pm ET - NBCSN
St. Joe's vs. Penn - 5:00 pm ET - ESPNU
Yale vs. Brown - 7:00 pm ET

Try to contain yourself as Rush The Court checks in on Ian Hummer and the rest of the Ivy League.

Lamont "Momo" Jones had 27 and Sean Armond totalled 23 as Iona outscored Fairfield (10-9) in New Rochelle, 84-73. Big Apple Buckets has more on the game.

An active Saturday includes Georgetown visiting South Florida, Richmond hosting Charlotte, Denver welcoming Utah State and Oregon State looking for its first conference win at USC.

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Friday News:

January 18, 2013 at 9:58 am
Filed under Denver, Fairfield, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Video

Fairfield vs. Iona - 9:00 pm ET - ESPNU

Northwestern (11-7) led from wire to wire in an unexpected victory at #23 Illinois, 68-54.

Make it six straight for Denver (10-7), who beat San Jose State by 36.

UCLA kept Oregon State (10-7) winless in Pac-12 play, 74-64.

Princeton recruit Spencer Weisz is a nominee for the 2013 McDonald's All American Game.

Future Tiger Amir Bell and East Brunswick improved to 11-0 with a second victory over St. Joseph.

It sounds like Hashim Moore had another strong defensive performance for the Hun School.

The Town Topics reviews Princeton's win over Penn.

Eight points, eight rebounds and six assists from Judson Wallace in FC Barcelona Regal's latest Euroleague triumph, including a pair of fourth quarter three pointers to put the result away.

Fairfield visits Iona tonight.

Around the Ivy League: Despite 26 turnovers, Penn (3-13) ended their eight game losing streak by surviving 54-53 at NJIT. Dartmouth (4-11) bested Colby-Sawyer, 80-42.

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Wednesday News:

January 16, 2013 at 9:38 am
Filed under Basketball, Fairfield, Georgetown, MCCC, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Providence vs. Georgetown - 7:00 pm ET - ESPN+
Richmond vs. Butler - 7:00 pm ET

Mercer (14-4) defeated Camden 60-59 last night. Mustafa El-Amin scored 21 including the game winning three point shot.

The defense of Princeton recruit Hashim Moore was a big part of Hun's victory over PDS.

Big Apple Buckets has a special Ivy League basketball podcast up that I recommend listening to and additionally spoke with Sydney Johnson about Fairfield's three game losing streak.

A senior in high school who attended Princeton's summer camp will play his collegiate ball on the Division III level.

Georgetown hosts Providence. The Hoyas will be without second leading scorer/rebounder Greg Whittington, suspended for a second straight game due to a violation of team rules.

Additionally, Richmond visits #13 Butler.

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