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Men's Basketball

Lee shines once again as the men’s basketball team opens Ivy League play with a dominant victory against the Crimson

Basketball player in white Princeton jersey dribbles a basketball while defended by a basketball player in a red Harvard Jersey.

Lee shines once again as the men’s basketball team opens Ivy League play with a dominant victory against the Crimson

Diego Uribe and Tate Hutchins

With his 33 point, eight rebounds, and seven assists, sophomore guard Xaivian Lee officially launched his Ivy League Player of the Year campaign against the Crimson.

With his 33 point, eight rebounds, and seven assists, sophomore guard Xaivian Lee officially launched his Ivy League Player of the Year campaign against the Crimson.

SPORTS | 01/10/2024

Men’s and women’s basketball pick up wins against Bryn Athyn, Rutgers in Jadwin double-header

Senior guard Kaitlyn Chen dribbles the ball, pointing her finger upwards and directing the Tigers offense.

Men’s and women’s basketball pick up wins against Bryn Athyn, Rutgers in Jadwin double-header

Yousif Mohamed

Two dominant wins for two dominant teams, both the men's and women's basketball teams remain atop of the Ivy League before the start of conference play.

Two dominant wins for two dominant teams, both the men's and women's basketball teams remain atop of the Ivy League before the start of conference play.

SPORTS | 12/18/2023

Men’s basketball continues historic start with double-digit win over Bucknell

Sophomore forward Caiden Pierce lays the ball up in traffic, surrounded by two Bucknell defenders.

Men’s basketball continues historic start with double-digit win over Bucknell

Alex Beverton-Smith

With this win, the men’s basketball team extends their record to 7–0 for just the fifth time in school history. Their hot start has earned the team national recognition, receiving 14 points in the most recent AP Poll.

With this win, the men's basketball team extends their record to 7–0 for just the fifth time in school history. Their hot start has earned the team national recognition, receiving 14 points in the most recent AP Poll.

SPORTS | 11/30/2023
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Men’s basketball remains undefeated following road win against Duquesne

Princeton player wears a black jersey as he dribbles a basketball with his left hand. He is defended by a Duquesne player wearing a white jersey.

Men’s basketball remains undefeated following road win against Duquesne

Tate Hutchins

Behind a career-high 23 points from senior guard Matt Alloco, the Tigers have extended their win streak to three in a row to open the 2023–24 basketball season.

Behind a career-high 23 points from senior guard Matt Alloco, the Tigers have extended their win streak to three in a row to open the 2023–24 basketball season.

SPORTS | 11/16/2023

Jersey’s best? Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers in season opener

A male Princeton basketball player (14) with a ball in his hands ready to shoot surrounded by three men in white jerseys.

Jersey’s best? Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers in season opener

Diego Uribe and Tate Hutchins

The men’s basketball team kicked off their 2023–24 campaign with an upset win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday night at the first annual Deborah Heart and Lung Center Jersey Jam. Senior guard Matt Allocco led the way with 21 points and nine rebounds, earning him the game’s MVP award.

The men’s basketball team kicked off their 2023–24 campaign with an upset win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday night at the first annual Deborah Heart and Lung Center Jersey Jam. Senior guard Matt Allocco led the way with 21 points and nine rebounds, earning him the game’s MVP award.

SPORTS | 11/08/2023

Halftime: Where Princeton student athletes spend their summer

On the left, a photo of a woman running, her eyes focused on a soccer ball. On the right, a photo of a man dribbling a basketball in a Canada jersey.

Halftime: Where Princeton student athletes spend their summer

Diego Uribe

When athletes spread out for the summer, they go in a variety of directions. Some play their sport in a new setting, while others pursue other opportunities. The Daily Princetonian spoke to two athletes about their summer internships.

When athletes spread out for the summer, they go in a variety of directions. Some play their sport in a new setting, while others pursue other opportunities. The Daily Princetonian spoke to two athletes about their summer internships.

SPORTS | 09/14/2023

Big Ten bound: Senior guard Ryan Langborg announces transfer to Northwestern

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Big Ten bound: Senior guard Ryan Langborg announces transfer to Northwestern

Diego Uribe and Hayk Yengibaryan

Northwestern is coming off one of its best years in program history, where they were tied for second in the Big Ten and made it to the Round of 32 in the March Madness tournament. 

Northwestern is coming off one of its best years in program history, where they were tied for second in the Big Ten and made it to the Round of 32 in the March Madness tournament. 

SPORTS | 04/24/2023

From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

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From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

Diego Uribe

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

SPORTS | 04/20/2023

First-year guard Xaivian Lee participates in Canada Basketball Assessment camp

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First-year guard Xaivian Lee participates in Canada Basketball Assessment camp

Diego Uribe

“It definitely means a lot,” Lee said about his invite to Canada Basketball National Team Assessment Camp. “Putting Canada on your chest, that’s something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little kid.”

“It definitely means a lot,” Lee said about his invite to Canada Basketball National Team Assessment Camp. “Putting Canada on your chest, that’s something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little kid.”

SPORTS | 04/11/2023

‘The team around the team’: How Princeton Band and Cheer made it a March Madness to remember

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‘The team around the team’: How Princeton Band and Cheer made it a March Madness to remember

Gia Musselwhite and Yousif Mohamed

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

FEATURES | 03/29/2023

Midnight strikes on men’s basketball’s Cinderella run in 86–75 loss to Creighton

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Midnight strikes on men’s basketball’s Cinderella run in 86–75 loss to Creighton

Wilson Conn

Against Creighton, the Tigers lacked the defense and rebounding that had been key to their first two March Madness wins, as they allowed 58.2 percent shooting and were out-rebounded by 11.

Against Creighton, the Tigers lacked the defense and rebounding that had been key to their first two March Madness wins, as they allowed 58.2 percent shooting and were out-rebounded by 11.

SPORTS | 03/25/2023

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