Final.

Is this a surprise?

1 minute ago, theguru said:

Is this a surprise?

Not sure. Newport is still without Rondon. Not really familiar with Princeton, although they always have athletes.

Newport was down 17 at half they almost clawed back. With Rondon I am certain this would've been closer.

When he is expected back?

1 minute ago, JunctaJuvant said:

When he is expected back?

Haven't heard anything set in stone but they will need him for the King of the Bluegrass in 2 weeks.

Don't know if this is a surprise without Mil. But still not a great result Princeton isn't what they used to be at all. I expect Newport to take a big step back, they no longer will have the best player and scorer on the floor each game. Still will be top 5 in region but I like cooper and CCH over them, will be better coached and easier offense. I think Newport is gonna STRUGGLE to score against quality teams. Best thing for them will to play out of their defense and run with the athletes they have. 

When will Mil be back? And is it an injury or eligibility issue? 

1 hour ago, GoBucks97 said:

When will Mil be back? And is it an injury or eligibility issue? 

I believe he had a shoulder procedure.

 

 

Newport got down 8-0 to start the game, Princeton went 4-6 in the first quarter from the arc. Down 17 at half. Things started to turn as Newport cut the lead down to 9 at the end of the 3rd. The toughness was there in the 3rd that needed to be there from the start. Mid way through the 4th Newport cut the lead to 3 by stacking stops and getting baskets on the offensive end. With 1 minutes to go Newports Amontae Lowe missed open pull up mid range to cut the lead, there was offensive rebound on that shot that lead to a wide open 3 point attempt by Amontae Lowe was missed and rebounded by Princeton. This lead to Newport having to foul and Princeton made their free throws to end the game.

 

Big takes from the game:

 

-Yamil Rondon will be what Newport needs when he’s able to return from injury.

 

-Newports fight in the second half was very impressive, this could be scary defensive team. At one point Princeton was held scoreless for 5:22 seconds.

 

-James Turner and Griffin Starks will be a lot for teams in Kentucky to handle.