A conversation with former Princeton coach and Dartmouth guard Courtney Banghart Princeton coaching and Dartmouth playing legend Courtney Banghart spent 45 minutes in conversation with Ivy Hoops Online contributor Steve Silverman.

If you're a fan of women's college basketball, do yourself a favor and listen to my interview with Courtney Banghart, one of the greatest coaches and leaders in the country. She talks at length about Princeton WBB, Dartmouth WBB, and her current gig at UNC WBB.

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Princeton women’s basketball releases loaded 2025-26 schedule Last March, the Princeton women’s basketball team reaffirmed a valuable lesson as it celebrated earning its sixth consecutive bid to the NCAA Tournament: If you play a challenging schedule and win …

Here's my assessment of the Princeton women's basketball 2025-26 schedule. It's a killer schedule but the timing is right for a talented squad that could make noise nationally this season.

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To what extent does our federal government protect animals? CSU Animal-Human Policy Center · Episode

What a blast it was to talk all things animal law with Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, the head of the Human-Animal Policy Center at Colorado State University (CSU).

Here's the link our discussion:
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Secretary Rollins’ reorganization of USDA will weaken the delivery of programs to farmers, ranchers and rural communities COMMENTARY | USDA's proposed reorganization will make the department's work more challenging, with a "accomplish less with less" approach, says former official.

Here's my critique of Secretary Rollins' reorganization plan at USDA as published today in Government Executive. This ill-considered plan will have harmful consequences for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
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Intellectual grit powers former Ivy League stars’ success in professional 3X3 basketball At the Spokane Hoopfest, home to the world’s largest 3X3 basketball tournament, seven former Ivy League women’s basketball stars will lace up their sneakers this weekend alongside 25 other elite ho…

Here's my story in Ivy Hoops Online about Blake Dietrick, Carlie Littlefield, and all the Ivy Leaguers playing this weekend in the 3XBA tournament at the Spokane Hoopfest.

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Milahnie Perry is lifting Air Force to new heights - The Next Junior guard Milahnie Perry is helping to lead the long moribund Air Force women's basketball program to the next level.

The Air Force Falcons women's basketball team had a tremendous season. Here's my article about the team and star guard Milahnie Perry that was published today by @thenext.bsky.social

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Of course Canada won and Team USA lost. Everything Trump touches dies

Elegy for the Killer Ps Not so long ago, the Princeton Tigers and the Penn Quakers – the Killer Ps – ruled the realm of Ivy League men’s basketball.

Penn and Princeton basketball -- The Killer Ps -- no longer rule the realm of Ivy League men's basketball. Here's my elegy to the Killer Ps from IvyHoopsOnline:

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Live at Pete's Candy Store Rutacai plays live at Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Feb 6th, 2025.

Check out this amazing live recording of the band Rutacai based in New York City. My son, Sam, plays the drums and Pete Carrill III, grandson of the legendary Princeton basketball coach, is on guitar.
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Guest opinion: Steve Silverman: President Trump’s hollowing out of the federal bureaucracy harms Coloradans Trump’s insidious war on the Federal bureaucracy and his campaign to intimidate distinguished public servants and leaders at DOJ and EPA needs to be resisted at all levels, especially by our electe…

Here are my thoughts about Trump’s recent actions to undermine the mission of environmental protection at EPA and the Department of Justice:

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Jade Masogayo of the Colorado Buffs must have had her Wheaties before tonight’s game against Arizona. The junior forward has a double-double at the half with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks!

Princeton women’s basketball rolls over Yale, 74-38, in opening night of back-to-back weekend The Princeton women’s basketball team used tenacious defense and efficient offense on Friday night to collar the Yale Bulldogs, 74-38, at Lee Amphitheater in New Haven. Yale’s 38 points…

Here's my recap of Princeton women's basketball's win on Friday night at Yale.
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How Elena Rodriguez went from Canary Islands to Harvard's QB - The Next Elena Rodriguez could've stayed in Spain and gone pro. Instead, she came to Harvard and is leading a special season as a senior.

Elena Rodriguez could've stayed home and played pro in Spain, but she wanted the U.S. college experience. Now a Harvard WBB senior, she's the Crimson's "quarterback" as they chase their first NCAA Tournament bid since 2007. My latest @thenext.bsky.social:

The stakes are high for Harvard and Princeton women’s basketball in Saturday’s marquee matchup We’re only one week into the Ivy League hoops season and already one of the most significant matchups of the campaign is upon us.    On Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET, the high-flying Harvard Crim…

Here’s my preview of Harvard women’s basketball at Princeton this Saturday:

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Marija Avlijas is finding her place at Columbia - The Next Columbia has seven international players, but Serbian and transfer Marija Avlijas arguably had the most circuitous route to New York City.

Columbia head coach Megan Griffith calls sophomore Marija Avlijas "special." Co-captain Perri Page calls her "lethal."

But Avlijas had a winding road to get to Columbia, from her hometown of Belgrade, Serbia, to Oxford, Mississippi, before landing in NYC. For @thenext.bsky.social:

Lauren Jensen's evolution has elevated Creighton to new heights - The Next Creighton senior guard Lauren Jensen has elevated the Bluejays program to new heights during her four years in Omaha.

Creighton's Lauren Jensen has sent the Bluejays soaring. From @teebaker-wbb.bsky.social

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Princeton women’s basketball routs Cornell, 72-39, to open Ivy League play The Princeton women’s basketball team started its run for a seventh consecutive Ivy League championship in style on Saturday afternoon with a dominating win over Cornell, 72-39, at Jadwin Gym…

Here’s my recap of Princeton women’s basketball’s dominant win over Cornell yesterday:

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At Colorado State, the Ronsiek sisters are priming the Rams for a run at an MWC Title - The Next Colorado State's Emma Ronsiek: 'I definitely think this can be a special year' for Rams seeking first Tournament since 2016.

A "Sister Act" has invaded the Mountain West Conference in the form of the Ronsiek sisters at Colorado State.

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Tiger Takeaways for Princeton women’s basketball as Ivy League play approaches Princeton women’s basketball ended 2024 on a high note, vanquishing the Le Moyne Dolphins, 75-43, on New Year’s Eve and finishing its nonconference schedule with a 9-4 record.  With the curtain ris…

Here's my analysis of the Princeton women's basketball team at the half-way mark of the season:
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Princeton women’s basketball rolls past Middle Tennessee State, 64-51, for third straight win The Princeton women’s basketball team cruised past the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Saturday afternoon at Jadwin Gymnasium, 64-51, for the Tigers’ third consecutive win. The triu…

Princeton women’s basketball scored a big win today over Middle Tennessee State. Read all about it here. ivyhoopsonline.com/2024/12/29/p...

Congrats to the CU Buffs women’s basketball team, which stormed back from an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat no. 14 West Virginia, 65-60

Princeton women’s basketball coasts to a 60-45 win over Vermont For the Princeton women’s basketball team, there’s no place like home. Playing in the friendly confines of Jadwin Gymnasium for the second game in a row, the Tigers swept aside the Verm…

Here’s my recap of Princeton’s women’s basketball teams dominant win over Vermont today:

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Nyara Sabally takes pride in her perseverance during hospital visit - The Next Nyara Sabally talks about her offseason and the possibility of recruiting her sister Satou to come play in New York.

I spent some time with Nyara Sabally yesterday. I watched her bring holiday cheer and wisdom to pediatric patients at Hospital for Special Surgery.

For @thenext.bsky.social, read about the sights and sounds from the visit along with how Nyara might look to recruit her sister during free agency. 👀

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Hello everyone, this is my first post on Bluesky about #MAACHoops. Here's the slate for the first gameday of conference play:

Rider v. Quinnipiac - 11 a.m.
Saint Peter's v. Manhattan - 11 a.m.
Niagara v. Siena - 6 p.m.
Sacred Heart v. Iona - 6 p.m.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the Denver Pioneers - The Next After years of inconsistency, the Denver Pioneers are hoping to take a step forward in the Summit League in 2025.

The Denver Pioneers continue to search for consistency after an up-and-down weekend has them at 5-6 on the season. Steve Silverman takes a deep dive into a program looking to make its fourth ever Division I postseason appearance.

Tiger Takeaways from Princeton women’s basketball’s 5-4 start amid big changes It’s been an up-and-down season so far for Princeton women’s basketball. With nine games in the books, the six-time-defending Ivy League champions have a mixed record of 5-4.   Highlights of the se…

Here's my assessment of the Princeton women's basketball team at the one-third mark of the season. This article was published today at IvyHoopsOnline.com.
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Princeton women’s basketball’s furious rally falls short at Utah in 79-76 loss SALT LAKE CITY – Trailing by 18 points in the third quarter at Utah Sunday, the Princeton women’s basketball team had a choice:  throw in the towel, as they did on Friday night at Portl…

Here’s my recap of yesterday’s valiant comeback by the Princeton women’s basketball team at Utah.

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Xaivian Lee gets the first triple double tonight in the history of Princeton men’s basketball as the Tigers roll to victory at St. Joe’s.

A heralded freshman class could lift Louisville to new heights A heralded freshman class of recruits is gelling to create a potent basketball team for the Louisville Cardinals.

Here's my profile of the Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team @louisvillewbb.bsky.social after seeing them beat the CU Buffs in Boulder this weekend.
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Stanford football is in complete disarray, but one thing is clear going into next season: The Cardinal MUST move on from QB Ashton Daniels, who has undeniable athletic ability but makes TERRIBLE decisions over and over again. He is a turnover machine who keeps losing football games for his team.