PRINCETON, N.J. – The back-to-back Ivy League men’s basketball weekend tips off with a marquee matchup between Princeton and Yale on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers and Bulldogs have clashed in three of the six Ivy Madness finals since the tournament began in 2017.
Tickets to Ivy Madness are on sale now. The Ivy League men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will be held at Brown’s Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence from March 14-16. Full information is available at IvyMadness.com.
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- Five teams completed non-conference play with winning records — Columbia (11-2), Princeton (11-4), Brown (8-5), Cornell (8-5) and Yale (7-6). The Ivy League enjoyed wins over teams from the ACC, Atlantic 10, Big East and Big Ten.
- According to KenPom rankings, the Ivy League has the second-best continuity average of all 31 Division I conferences. Columbia (6th), Princeton (19th) and Cornell (27th) all rank in the top 30.
- The Ivy League ranks 13th among the 31 Division I conferences in the Warren Nolan Conference NET rankings and 14th in the KenPom conference rankings. Princeton (No. 10) and Yale (No. 16) are both ranked in the College Insider Men’s Mid-Major Top 25, voted on by coaches.
- The Ivy League ranks in the top five of several conference stats categories according to KenPom (conference games only): 3-point percentage (1st, 38.2), efficiency (2nd, 111.4), effective field goal percentage (2nd, 53.3), turnover percentage (2nd, 15.7), free throw percentage (3rd, 74.6), tempo (4th, 69.5) and 3-point attempts per field goal attempts (5th, 40.8).
- A pair of Ivies rank in the top 10 nationally in three-pointers made per game including Brown guard Kino Lilly Jr. (4th, 3.53) and Yale guard John Poulakidas (9th, 3.43).
- The Ivy League has five current players with over 1,000 career points: Brown senior guard Kino Lilly Jr. (1,716), Columbia senior guard Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa (1,380), Yale senior guard John Poulakidas (1,111), Cornell senior guard Nazir Williams (1,069) and Yale senior guard Bez Mbeng (1,001). Princeton junior guard Xaivian Lee (974) and junior forward Caden Pierce (971) are nearing the milestone. Lilly ranks 17th all-time in league history in career points while his 300 career three-pointers ranks 3rd all-time and is the 14th most among active Division I players.
- Four different teams have multiple NCAA tournament wins since 2010: Cornell (2), Harvard (2), Princeton (2) and Yale (2). The Ivy League is one of only 10 current Division-I conferences with four teams with at least two NCAA Tournament wins (excluding First Four games) in that span joining The American, ACC, Atlantic 10, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Missouri Valley, Mountain West and SEC.
- The Ivy League led all eligible mid-major conferences with six players named to the Lou Henson Early Season Watch List. The award is presented annually to the top player in mid-major college basketball.
| LOU HENSON EARLY SEASON WATCH LIST |
| Brown G Kino Lilly Jr. |
| Columbia G Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa |
| Princeton G Xaivian Lee |
| Princeton F Caden Pierce |
| Yale G Bez Mbeng |
| Yale G John Poulakidas |
- Numerous Ivies rank in the top 25 on national statistical categories:
| IVIES IN THE TOP 25 (TEAM) | |
| Assist/Turnover Ration | Yale (16th, 1.62) Columbia (19th, 1.59) Cornell (23rd, 1.56) |
| Assists Per Game | Cornell (2nd, 19.7) Columbia (9th, 18.2) Yale (13th, 17.8) |
| Blocks Per Game | Brown (23rd, 5.1) |
| Effective Field Goal Percentage | Cornell (1st, 60.4) Columbia (14th, 57.0) |
| Fastbreak Points | Cornell (25th, 14.71) |
| Field Goal Percentage | Cornell (1st, 51.5) Columbia (19th, 49.0) |
| Fouls Per Game | Harvard (25th, 14.6) |
| Rebound Margin | Yale (8th, 10.0) |
| Rebounds (Defensive) Per Game | Yale (23rd, 28.06) |
| Rebounds Per Game | Yale (18th, 40.59) |
| Scoring Margin | Yale (24th, 12.9) |
| Scoring Offense | Cornell (4th, 86.5) |
| 3-Point Attempts Per Game | Dartmouth (18th, 29.1) Cornell (20th, 28.9) |
| 3-Point Percentage | Yale (16th, 38.4) |
| 3-Pointers Per Game | Cornell (6th, 10.8) Dartmouth (9th, 10.6) Princeton (11th, 10.5) |
| IVIES IN THE TOP 25 (INDIVIDUAL) | |
| Field Goal Percentage | Landon Lewis, Brown (18th, 59.2) |
| Free Throw Percentage | John Poulakidas, Yale (24th, 89.8) Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, Columbia (25th, 89.6) |
| 3-Pointers Per Game | Kino Lilly Jr., Brown (4th, 3.53) John Poulakidas, Yale (9th, 3.43) |
| Triple Doubles | Xaivian Lee, Princeton (2nd, 1) |
The stage is set for an action-packed weekend of sports as back-to-back events kick off on the national stage. From thrilling basketball matchups to intense soccer showdowns, fans are in for a treat as some of the biggest teams and athletes take center stage.
In the world of basketball, top teams from across the country will face off in highly anticipated games that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. With rivalries heating up and playoff implications on the line, every game is a must-watch event.
Meanwhile, on the soccer pitch, teams will be battling it out for supremacy in key matches that could determine their season’s success. From top clubs to underdog contenders, every game promises to be a showcase of skill, determination, and heart.
As the weekend unfolds, fans can expect thrilling moments, jaw-dropping plays, and unforgettable memories. So grab your snacks, gather your friends, and get ready for a weekend of non-stop sports action on the national stage. Let the games begin! #NationalStage #WeekendTipsOff #SportsAction
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