Dave Blatt coached Russia to a 77-74 upset of Spain. Over the weekend Blatt was profiled by the Star Ledger.
The Russians finished at the top of Group B with a 4-1 record, losing at the buzzer to Australia this morning.
A 2013 power forward from northern New Jersey has narrowed his list of suitors to 13 schools, including Princeton.
As of four days ago, the Tigers were still looking to add a "guarantee game" to the 2012-13 schedule.