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Men's Basketball

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‘Anything can happen’: Previewing Men’s Basketball at Ivy Madness 2025

Men's basketball is set to take on Yale at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Ivy Madness semi-final. Winners will move on to the final where they will compete for a spot at March Madness.

Men's basketball is set to take on Yale at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Ivy Madness semi-final. Winners will move on to the final where they will compete for a spot at March Madness.

SPORTS | March 14

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30 Years Ago: Carril wins 500th game

Former Princeton Head Coach Pete Carril is often regarded as one of the best coaches of his generation. Carril was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

Former Princeton Head Coach Pete Carril is often regarded as one of the best coaches of his generation. Carril was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

ARCHIVES | February 26

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Ivy Madness hopes in jeopardy as men’s basketball drops consecutive games to Brown, Yale

Princeton is now tied for third place in the Ivy League standings with only one game separating them and fifth-placed Brown. Only the top four teams punch their ticket to Ivy Madness and get a chance to play in March Madness.

Princeton is now tied for third place in the Ivy League standings with only one game separating them and fifth-placed Brown. Only the top four teams punch their ticket to Ivy Madness and get a chance to play in March Madness.

SPORTS | February 17

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Men’s basketball beats Penn for 12th consecutive rivalry win

The Tigers beat the Quakers for the 12th consecutive time on Friday night. During the game, junior standout Xaivian Lee reached 1000 career points for the Orange and Black.

The Tigers beat the Quakers for the 12th consecutive time on Friday night. During the game, junior standout Xaivian Lee reached 1000 career points for the Orange and Black.

SPORTS | February 9

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Vintage uniforms, progressive play

Ysabella Olsen, an assistant editor for The Prospect, and Harrison Blank, a head Sports editor, spotlight the new uniforms worn by the men’s basketball team, and the significance it holds for the history and legacy of Princeton basketball.

Ysabella Olsen, an assistant editor for The Prospect, and Harrison Blank, a head Sports editor, spotlight the new uniforms worn by the men’s basketball team, and the significance it holds for the history and legacy of Princeton basketball.

THE PROSPECT | February 2

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Staff Picks: Men’s basketball vs. Yale

On Friday night, the Tigers will play their biggest conference game of the season when they take on Yale at Jadwin Gymnasium. Both sides will be looking to build on their conference standing records.

On Friday night, the Tigers will play their biggest conference game of the season when they take on Yale at Jadwin Gymnasium. Both sides will be looking to build on their conference standing records.

SPORTS | January 30

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Cardiac cats: Men’s basketball completes 20-point comeback in win over Columbia

Men’s basketball graps victory from the jaws of defeat in 20-point comeback over Columbia. The Tigers continue their unbeaten Ivy League record behind another clutch shot from star guard Xaivian Lee.

Men’s basketball graps victory from the jaws of defeat in 20-point comeback over Columbia. The Tigers continue their unbeaten Ivy League record behind another clutch shot from star guard Xaivian Lee.

SPORTS | January 24

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Step-back three from Lee clinches win over Dartmouth

Xaivian Lee’s late game heroics help men’s basketball escape with a win in Hanover over Dartmouth. The Tigers start Ivy League play undefeated after a couple early season losses.

Xaivian Lee’s late game heroics help men’s basketball escape with a win in Hanover over Dartmouth. The Tigers start Ivy League play undefeated after a couple early season losses.

SPORTS | January 23

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Davis and Lee lead men’s basketball to 15-point comeback against Akron

Following an early injury to the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce, the Tigers trailed Akron until the final minute. A Dalen Davis three-pointer at the last minute saw them overcome the Zips in a dramatic fashion.

Following an early injury to the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce, the Tigers trailed Akron until the final minute. A Dalen Davis three-pointer at the last minute saw them overcome the Zips in a dramatic fashion.

SPORTS | December 31

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Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers 83–82 in thrilling Garden State showdown

For the second year in a row, the Tigers showed the country they are the premier basketball program in the Garden State, upsetting Jersey rivals Rutgers behind a game-winner from the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. 

For the second year in a row, the Tigers showed the country they are the premier basketball program in the Garden State, upsetting Jersey rivals Rutgers behind a game-winner from the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. 

SPORTS | December 22

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Preview and Staff Picks: Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers

On Saturday, the Tigers will play their biggest non-conference game of the season when they travel to Newark, N.J. to take on Rutgers at the Prudential Center. Both sides will be itching for a win to improve their resume heading into conference play.

On Saturday, the Tigers will play their biggest non-conference game of the season when they travel to Newark, N.J. to take on Rutgers at the Prudential Center. Both sides will be itching for a win to improve their resume heading into conference play.

SPORTS | December 20