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Men’s basketball completes 11-point comeback to beat Furman in last-second thriller

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Men’s basketball completes 11-point comeback to beat Furman in last-second thriller

Joseph Uglialoro

Men’s basketball, now undefeated with an 8–0 record, is one of only sixteen undefeated teams left in Division 1 as of Saturday’s game.

SPORTS | 12/04/2023

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

Men’s basketball undefeated, off to best start since 1997–1998 season

Men’s basketball undefeated, off to best start since 1997–1998 season

Diego Uribe and Alex Beverton-Smith

This Wednesday, Nov. 29 the Tigers are back on the road at the Bucknell Bison (2–6 overall, 0–0 Patriot League).

SPORTS | 11/28/2023

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.

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.

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.

SPORTS | 09/14/2023

Men’s basketball star Tosan Evbuomwan signs with the Detroit Pistons

Men’s basketball star Tosan Evbuomwan signs with the Detroit Pistons

Hayk Yengibaryan

Despite going undrafted, Evbuomwan got the call from the Pistons less than an hour after the draft concluded.

SPORTS | 06/23/2023

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.

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.

SPORTS | 04/20/2023

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

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.”

SPORTS | 04/11/2023

Tosan Evbuomwan declares for the 2023 NBA Draft

Diego Uribe

Despite being granted an additional year of eligibility following the cancelled COVID-19 season, Evbuomwan has decided to enter the 2023 NBA Draft.

SPORTS | 03/30/2023

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

‘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.

FEATURES | 03/29/2023

Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Diego Uribe

Evbuomwan was the only Princeton player to earn the honor and the only player named to the team not from San Diego State or Creighton.

SPORTS | 03/27/2023

Tigers make history: Sweet 16 recap

Tigers make history: Sweet 16 recap

Connor Odom

Look back on the Tigers’ historic NCAA tournament run to the Sweet 16 in video form.

VIDEO | 03/26/2023

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

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.

SPORTS | 03/25/2023

Men’s basketball’s Cinderella story ends in Sweet 16 against Creighton, 86–75

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Men’s basketball’s Cinderella story ends in Sweet 16 against Creighton, 86–75

Diego Uribe

Creighton shot 58.2 percent from the floor and out-rebounded Princeton by 11, a recipe that proved to be too much for the Tigers.

SPORTS | 03/25/2023

Preview: men’s basketball seeks Elite Eight appearance in showdown with Creighton

Preview: men’s basketball seeks Elite Eight appearance in showdown with Creighton

Wilson Conn and Diego Uribe

Princeton will face off against Creighton in the schools’ first matchup in 62 years and the first-ever six-seed versus 15-seed matchup in March Madness history.

SPORTS | 03/22/2023

Ryan Langborg: from state champion to Cinderella story

Ryan Langborg: from state champion to Cinderella story

Hayk Yengibaryan

“This school has given me so much. It’s made me grow up in such a short period of time,” Langborg said about Princeton. “It’s not only about athletics, it’s about academics as well, and this is a place where I can get the best of both worlds.”

SPORTS | 03/22/2023

‘Bittersweet’: Former men’s basketball player Craig Robinson ’83 speaks about Pete Carril ahead of new documentary

Yousif Mohamed

“Everybody knows you have to work hard, but Coach Carril really focused on the precision of what you were doing,” Robinson said. “And he used the term that I use to this day: everything is important. Everything you do is important to being successful. Not just part of it — everything you do.”

SPORTS | 03/21/2023

‘DAVID’ KEEPS DANCING: men’s basketball defeats Missouri, 78–63, to advance to Sweet 16

‘DAVID’ KEEPS DANCING: men’s basketball defeats Missouri, 78–63, to advance to Sweet 16

Wilson Conn

“We’re not done yet,” senior guard Ryan Langborg said after the win. “We’ve got a bunch of games left … we’re all so excited and ready to get after the next one.”

SPORTS | 03/19/2023

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