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Men's Basketball

Director of Basketball Operations Chris Mongilia to depart men’s basketball staff after ten years

A Princeton basketball staff member celebrates on the court following the Tigers’ NCAA Tournament upset, with players and arena signage visible in the background.

Director of Basketball Operations Chris Mongilia to depart men’s basketball staff after ten years

Hayk Yengibaryan

Aside from men’s basketball Head Coach Mitch Henderson ’98, Mongilia was the last remaining staff member from the 2023 Tiger Cinderella team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Aside from men’s basketball head coach Mitch Henderson ’98, Mongilia was the last remaining staff member from the 2023 Tiger Cinderella team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | May 13

Former men’s basketball associate head coach Brett MacConnell named Dartmouth head coach

Princeton coach claps on the court as players, staff, and fans are visible in the background.

Former men’s basketball associate head coach Brett MacConnell named Dartmouth head coach

Hayk Yengibaryan

MacConnell, whose contract was not renewed following the 2024–25 season, spent the last season as an assistant coach at Stanford University under Kyle Smith.

MacConnell, whose contract was not renewed following the 2024–25 season, spent the last season as an assistant coach at Stanford University under Kyle Smith.

SPORTS | March 30

Late heartbreak ends Ivy Madness hopes as Tigers split final home stand

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Late heartbreak ends Ivy Madness hopes as Tigers split final home stand

Zeke Arnold and Lucas Nor

After a last-second loss to Harvard ended their Ivy Madness hopes, Princeton rebounded in dominant fashion the following night, overwhelming Dartmouth in their final home game of the season.

After a last-second loss to Harvard ended their Ivy Madness hopes, Princeton rebounded in dominant fashion the following night, overwhelming Dartmouth in their final home game of the season.

SPORTS | March 3

Men’s basketball on brink of Ivy Madness elimination following loss at Brown

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Men’s basketball on brink of Ivy Madness elimination following loss at Brown

Hayk Yengibaryan

After Friday’s loss, the Tigers fell to 4–7 in Ivy play, sit seventh in the standings, and are on the brink of missing Ivy Madness for the first time since the tournament began.

After Friday’s loss, the Tigers fell to 4–7 in Ivy play, sit seventh in the standings, and are on the brink of missing Ivy Madness for the first time since the tournament began.

SPORTS | February 22
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Men’s basketball season flatlining after consecutive home losses to Cornell and Columbia

A player in a black and orange No. 3 jersey dribbles a basketball while a defender in a white and light blue jersey guards him.

Men’s basketball season flatlining after consecutive home losses to Cornell and Columbia

Hayk Yengibaryan and Jordan Halagao

The Tigers’ record has dropped to 4–6 in Ivy League competition, leaving them seventh in the standings and two games behind Cornell for the final playoff spot.

The Tigers’ record has dropped to 4–6 in Ivy League competition, leaving them seventh in the standings and two games behind Cornell for the final playoff spot.

SPORTS | February 15

Big Ten bound: Caden Pierce ’26 announces transfer to Purdue Boilermakers

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Big Ten bound: Caden Pierce ’26 announces transfer to Purdue Boilermakers

Hayk Yengibaryan

After sitting out his senior year to preserve his eligibility and making five visits, Pierce announced on Friday that he will be playing for Purdue in the 2026–27 season.

After sitting out his senior year to preserve his eligibility and making five visits, Pierce announced on Friday that he will be playing for Purdue in the 2026–27 season.

SPORTS | February 13

Men’s basketball fails to finish comeback versus Penn as all-time series record is evened at 127 games apiece

Princeton men's basketball player shoots a contested layup against Penn men's basketball player.

Men’s basketball fails to finish comeback versus Penn as all-time series record is evened at 127 games apiece

Harrison Blank and Julian Hartman-Sigall

Princeton falls to 4–4 in conference play as all-time series record versus Penn is evened at 127 games apiece.

Princeton falls to 4–4 in conference play as all-time series record versus Penn is evened at 127 games apiece.

SPORTS | February 10

Men’s basketball drops another close game at Dartmouth 71–69, falling to 2–2 in Ivy League play

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Men’s basketball drops another close game at Dartmouth 71–69, falling to 2–2 in Ivy League play

Zeke Arnold

Men’s basketball loses second straight game after failing to stop a Dartmouth comeback. Jackson Hicke remains a bright spot, scoring 28 points.

Men’s basketball loses second straight game after failing to stop a Dartmouth comeback. Jackson Hicke remains a bright spot, scoring 28 points.

SPORTS | January 24

Men’s basketball losing streak hits seven games as game winner against Merrimack falls short

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Men’s basketball losing streak hits seven games as game winner against Merrimack falls short

Zeke Arnold

The Tigers were once again without top scorer and junior guard Dalen Davis, who injured his right angle in a Nov. 20 game over Northeastern. Abdullahi returned from injury and recorded eight points in 19 minutes, while junior guard Jackson Hicke led Princeton in scoring with 21 points on 8–12 shooting. 

The Tigers were once again without top scorer and junior guard Dalen Davis, who injured his right angle in a Nov. 20 game over Northeastern. Abdullahi returned from injury and recorded eight points in 19 minutes, while junior guard Jackson Hicke led Princeton in scoring with 21 points on 8–12 shooting. 

SPORTS | December 11

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