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Managing Editor @yaledailynews • Also covering @YaleMBasketball • Words in @Jerusalem_Post @jdforward • Bronx Science alum • Catan all-star team

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Ben Raab
1 month
Back in action at the @yaledailynews tonight! Be on the lookout tomorrow morning for the 2024-2025 school year’s first day of content.
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7 months
"As a Jewish-American I'm proud of Danny Wolf, one of the greatest Jewish players in the country." - Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl
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3 months
Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Richard's new book: "The Madness of Ivy Basketball" Out now on Amazon!
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Richard Kent
3 months
The Madness Of Ivy Basketball went live on Amazon today. I am very proud of it and proud of the writers who joined me in this 1000 plus hour venture.
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YDN editor ⁦ @HallKhuan ⁩ eating a “pumpkin spice popsicle” - a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks that has been frozen and propped up on a drink stirrer. The ⁦ @yaledailynews ⁩ is a hub for innovation!
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Ben Raab
7 months
YALE CAME TO PLAY IN SPOKANE. BULLDOGS MOVING ON. JOHN "CHEF" POULAKIDAS WHAT A GAME
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Thank you @ClairesNewHaven for sending this cake
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Ben Raab
1 year
🚨: Very excited and grateful to be covering faculty and academics this year for the @yaledailynews . Will post some of my articles here on Twitter. So keep an eye out! I am also returning as the beat writer for Yale men's basketball @YDNsports .
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Excited to be here in Chicago at Bears training camp! Yale's Kiran Amegadjie was selected by the Bears 75th overall at the NFL Draft last April.
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4 months
Claudia Sheinbaum, the first woman and first Jew to serve as Mexico’s president, rarely addresses her Jewishness in public. The truth is that whether or not Sheinbaum feels strongly connected to Judaism, it will always be connected to her. @jdforward
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Ben Raab
7 months
The Idaho band has arrived.
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7 months
Signing out. Not Yale’s best day on the court but such a privilege to come out to Spokane and cover this team! Looking forward to what next season brings.
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7 months
Yale head coach James Jones went over to thank the fans and the Yale cheerleaders after the Bulldogs loss to San Diego State. A classy move from the veteran coach.
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“Obviously you don’t want to fumble on the first play, but I’ve been bouncing back from adversity all year, this team never stops pounding.” What a game!
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“Everyone in my child’s school is black,” said migrant parent Teklab Habteslasie Haile, a father of three, who lives in Tel Aviv’s Shapira neighborhood. A new pilot program seeks to desegregate Tel Aviv’s school system. But parents say it isn’t enough.
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Ben Raab
2 years
Here I am at Bass library composing my first ever tweet!
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1 year
“Just mustard!?” The man at the counter asks me. He’s shocked. Observation: Here in Israel, ppl will order a sandwich/pita and then add up to 6 or 7 sauces. Ketchup bbq ranch pesto chili etc. I like sauces, but how can you taste all of those at once? I’m good with one or two.
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7 months
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1 year
It is 6:44 am here in Israel and it seems I have boarded the wrong bus. Not quite sure where I’m headed.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Are you rooting for Yale as well?
@GovNedLamont
Governor Ned Lamont
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The Commander-in-Chief selected @UConnMBB to win the NCAA championship and I couldn't agree more. Let's go @UConnHuskies ! 🏀
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Auburn is a very tough draw for Yale. The Tigers are No.4 in kenpom and have blown out nearly every team they've faced in conference play. @NCAA How is Auburn a four seed??
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“Students will have the opportunity to engage in simulated debates against Christie, who will act as various presidential candidates such as former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and himself.” Today’s @yaledailynews
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Ben Raab
7 months
Checked out “Donut Parade” here in Spokane. Good variety and cozy atmosphere. Still, I’m loyal to @DonutCrazyCT back in New Haven!
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2 years
Final | Yale 58, Harvard 54 F EJ Jarvis finished with 18 points and 8 rebounds, as well as a clutch block with 12 seconds left to seal the victory. Bulldogs now sit at 1-2 heading into Friday's matchup at Cornell.
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7 months
What a day at Spokane arena. Now time to check out the @Chabad of Spokane!
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Ben Raab
8 months
🚨Just arrived in Washington DC on behalf of the @yaledailynews ! Not a lot of people on the streets here. I guess they’re busy running the country! We are headed to the @washingtonpost
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Ben Raab
4 months
New laptop sticker. Taking my game to the next level this summer.
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Ben Raab
6 months
In other news, Yale basketball’s Danny Wolf is transferring to Michigan. Huge loss for Yale and head coach James Jones, but the Bulldogs are still in good shape for next season. Full story to come.
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Ben Raab
6 months
With course registration for fall 2024 slated to open on April 15, students looking to get a head start on scheduling have noticed a significantly diminished course catalog. Interestingly, roughly 200 new courses appeared on YCS this morning.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Grateful to arrive here Spokane while there's still some daylight left!
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7 months
@WillDehmel Thank you Will!
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7 months
The Ivy League has never sent two teams to play in March Madness. This season, standout play from Yale Princeton and Cornell could challenge that precedent. Still, an at-large bid is unlikely given the NCAA’s selection criteria.
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8 months
Yale wins over Harvard AND Princeton loses to Cornell. Huge Saturday for the Bulldogs. Friday night matchup vs Princeton will still be the biggest of the season.
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Ben Raab
6 months
Wolf to the transfer portal. Would be a huge loss for the Bulldogs if he left.
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Ben Raab
1 year
Working on an important article about school segregation in South Tel Aviv for the @Jerusalem_Post . No publication in Israel has covered the recent developments related to this issue. Looking to publish later today and get in print tomorrow morning!
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Ben Raab
2 years
Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe after the game - “He was crying.” Tshiebwe had 28 points and 12 rebounds.
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Ben Raab
11 months
Yale is now a 12 point underdog vs Gonzaga tonight. To win, they’ll need to 1. Slow Gonzaga in transition 2. Play tough interior defense 3. Get Mahoney and Poulakidas open looks 4. Play as a team First tip at 9 pm.
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Ben Raab
6 months
Yale head coach James Jones
@TheFieldOf68
The Field of 68
6 months
Who is on your CURRENT MOUNT RUSHMORE⁉️👀⬇️ ACTIVE HEAD COACHES ONLY😳
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Paolo’s got Yale over Auburn
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NCAA March Madness
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Paolo Banchero’s bracket! Duke 🏆 Michigan State > North Carolina 👀 Oregon 👉 Sweet 16 🦆
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7 months
The mostly local crowd here in Spokane arena has gotten LOUD as No. 12 UAB has come back from a ten point deficit vs No. 5 SDSU. Everybody loves an underdog – Yale might not have many fans, but could still turn the crowd in their favor if they keep the game close.
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Ben Raab
2 years
That's a wrap for @YaleMSoccer . They finish 5th in the Ivy League standings. Grateful for the opportunity to cover the team this season for the @yaledailynews . Excited for what @YaleMBasketball season brings!
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Ben Raab
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Yale’s Danny Wolf has set a new Yale record for double-doubles in an Ivy season with 9. If he gets another one next week vs Brown, he’ll break the Ivy League record.
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7 months
@dschamis Definitely
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Ben Raab
11 months
Yale basketball recap: 68-50 W vs Colgate Friday 75 - 65 OT loss vs Weber State Saturday 71-70 OT win vs Gardner Webb today Slightly underwhelming weekend, would like to see Yale get more bench production. Danny Wolf was phenomenal. Had 21 points 11 rebounds today.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Small section of Yale fans here
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Ben Raab
8 months
The News analyzed over 5,000 Federal Elections Commission filings from 2023 with Yale University listed as an employer. Professors donated a total of roughly $127,000, of which 98.4 percent went to Democratic candidates and groups.
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Ben Raab
2 years
Check out my latest article!
@yaledailynews
Yale Daily News
2 years
MEN'S SOCCER | The Yale men’s soccer team picked up two victories last week, extending their winning streak to four games. Words by Ben Raab
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Hospitality workers at the Omni hotel went on strike Thursday morning after the hotel failed to meet the union’s Wednesday night deadline to settle a new contract. @yaledailynews reporters were on the scene at 5 am this morning
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Ben Raab
2 years
FINAL | Yale 96, Sarah Lawrence 41 Yale gets a blowout victory in its first game of the season. Forward Matt Knowling '24 shot a perfect 10/10 from the field and finished with 20 points. Guard Bez Mbeng '25 added 7 points and 6 assists. Full recap to come.
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In Yale's first class since the end of affirmative action, the share of Black and Latine student enrollment remains consistent with previous years. There was a decrease in the share of Asian-American students, while the enrollment of white students rose.
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Yale 66, SCU 58 Yale’s best win of the season. F Danny Wolf had 25 points and 13 rebounds. Bulldogs came in as 3 point underdogs on the road vs a strong Santa Clara team. Encouraging performance with Ivy League play ahead.
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Ben Raab
12 days
Yale football's Kiran Amegadjie, selected by the Bears in the NFL Draft, could make his debut this Sunday. 👀👀
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Courtney Cronin
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Kiran Amegadjie "is one of our options" to play at right tackle with Darnell Wright out today.
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Ben Raab
11 months
Just over six months ago, the Yale men’s basketball season came to an end in the Ivy League finals — one stop short of March Madness. Heading into the 2023-2024 season, Yale — selected first in the Ivy League’s preseason media poll — is loaded.
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Ben Raab
1 year
I’ve never been to a film festival before, but I am enjoying the Jerusalem film festival so far. Helen Mirren is here for the premier of Golda. I have heard good things about her. Looking forward!
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Ben Raab
1 year
There’s shade, snacks and Israeli flags here in this tent on the way to the Knesset. Covering the Judicial reform protests today at Knesset. Supposed to be intense. Later, I am heading to the Jerusalem Zoo. A baby giraffe was born there.
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Ben Raab
1 year
Opinion: Israeli pizza gets too much hate from Americans. It’s pretty tasty! 15 shekels(~$4) for two slices and drink.
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Ben Raab
8 months
Beautiful morning here on Princeton’s campus. Yale is a +4 underdog heading into tonight’s matchup. A win would mean their best start to an Ivy League season in school history.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Yale leads Harvard 44-30 at the half. Danny Wolf has 12 points 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Triple double watch.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Yale beats Cornell. The Bulldogs are in the Ivy tournament finals. Full recap to come.
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Ben Raab
6 months
The Yale Daily News analyzed results of the Vote Uncommitted CT campaign, which encouraged voters to cast ballots for “uncommitted” to express frustration over Biden’s response to Israel’s war in Gaza. In the @yaledailynews city section this morning.
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Ben Raab
9 months
Final | Yale 80, Brown 70 Bulldogs survive a late Brown comeback attempt. Wolf and Mbeng led the scoring with 16 apiece. Overall a strong start to the Ivy League season for Yale.
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Ben Raab
7 months
@NathanielPosts @JewishCoaches It's sort of a quality over quantity type of thing
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Ben Raab
7 months
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl said that Danny Wolf is one of the “greatest Jewish players in the country.” Pearl is also Jewish, and very involved in the @JewishCoaches association. Yale’s Director of Operations Matt Elkin is also very involved with the organization.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Checking in in Spokane!
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Ben Raab
7 months
Princeton’s Caden Pierce and Cornell’s Chris Manon both referred to Columbia’s Levien gymnasium as a “shooters gym” on Friday. Princeton and Brown have combined for 8-17 from three in the game’s first 10 minutes.
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1 year
This could be one of the greatest sports underdog stories of all time. The Israeli u20 team took down Belgium 67-46 yesterday in semifinals of the Euro championship. Yale’s Danny Wolf has led the way by averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds. Israel vs France in the finals tn.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Princeton Coach Mitch Henderson has benched Lee in favor of guard Blake Peters.
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Ben Raab
2 years
Gameday! @YaleMBasketball set to tip-off against Kentucky at 1pm. Kentucky, ranked 16th in the nation, will be the toughest test yet for the Bulldogs.
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Ben Raab
4 months
BREAKING: Yale University announced on Wednesday that Maurie McInnis, the current president of Stony Brook University, will become Yale's 24th president. McInnis will be Yale’s first female president to serve in a non-interim capacity.
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1 year
Israel just advanced to the u20 Euro semifinals with a win over Germany. Yale's Danny Wolf finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Israel will play the winner of Belgium vs Lithuania on Saturday.
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Ben Raab
1 year
Protests are causing insane traffic here in Jerusalem. My bus has not moved in 15 minutes. I’m just trying to get to the zoo! Might have to walk.
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Ben Raab
1 year
Had a tech debacle the other day! Tried to use my Israeli phone number to register for an online platform. Didn't work. But it did lead to some noteworthy findings. Will share in an article later this week.
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8 months
ESPN's new"Bracketology" features one Ivy league team, and its not Princeton or Yale. It's...Cornell??? This time last year, Cornell was 15-5. Then, they lost 6 of their next 8 games and Yale knocked them out. @espn make no mistake. The title is Yale or Princeton's to lose.
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Ben Raab
11 months
Penn about to pull off a HUGE upset vs No.21 Villanova - first year Tyler Perkins looks like their best player. Good day for Ivy League basketball! But, I'm still not buying into Penn this year. Don't think they'll make the Ivy tournament.
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Ben Raab
2 months
Slippery turf today at #Bears camp. Keenan Allen tripped on a deep post and Rome Odunze took a spill a play later on a slant route. Caleb Williams has completed 5/11 passes in 1-on-1's albeit some rough play from the Bears defensive backs. Couple flags already.
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1 year
At a playground in Sderot, a Gaza border town, this caterpillar tunnel serves as an emergency bomb shelter.
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Brown head coach Mike Martin on Princeton: “They should still be considered for the NCAA tournament.”
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1 year
Malley’s Jackson fellowship appointment has drawn scrutiny by American politicians and Iran scholars who believe his ongoing investigation should be cause for concern.
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Ben Raab
1 year
The Israel u20 basketball team just upset Spain 59-52 in the round of 16 of the Euro championship. They now advance to the round of 8. Leading the way for Israel? None other than Yale big man Danny Wolf, who put up 21 pts and 13 reb. Awesome Yale basketball x Israel crossover!
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Ben Raab
7 months
C’mon Ned
@GovNedLamont
Governor Ned Lamont
7 months
My picks are in for #MarchMadness ! #HuskyNation 🏀
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Ben Raab
7 months
Harvard’s Malik Mack entering the transfer portal. Very unfortunate for the Ivy League. Pen’s Tyler Perkins and Brown’s Nana Owusu Anane also leaving early.
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1 year
As the eve of Eid al-Adha approaches in Dakar, Senegal, locals are heading to an unconventional location to pick up the holiday’s sacrificial sheep: the Israeli embassy.
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1 year
Israel’s soccer team finished 3rd in the u20 World Cup and the basketball team finished 2nd in u20 Euros. Will Ultimate Frisbee be the ones to take gold!?
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Ben Raab
2 months
Second highlight of Bears camp: Cairo Santos with a successful double-doink field goal attempt. Crowd got excited for that.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Princeton ends the half down 44-31 to Brown. Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson shaking his head on the way to the locker room.
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Ben Raab
6 months
21 percent of New Haven Democrats — and 11.5 percent of Democrats statewide — marked their ballots for the “uncommitted” option on Connecticut’s rainy Primary Day on Tuesday. Per the @yaledailynews city desk this morning.
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Ben Raab
2 years
Another charge called against Yale. Getting a little ridiculous
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6 months
And in more news, Yale forward Matt Knowling will play for USC next season as a grad transfer. Great landing spot for the fifth-year senior.
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Ben Raab
7 months
SDSU preparing for Yale with a drill to practice ball-screen perimeter defense. “You cannot go under against these guys.” - SDSU Coach Brian Dutcher
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7 months
Made it in time for tip-off here in Levien gymnasium. Would say the crowd is 65% Yale, 35% Brown.
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Ben Raab
1 year
Honored to be a voter in the preseason media poll! This should not come as a surprise - Yale is loaded with talent this year. Here is the poll I submitted: 1. Yale 2. Princeton 3. Brown 4. Harvard 5. Penn 6. Cornell 7. Columbia 8. Dartmouth
@IvyLeague
Ivy League
1 year
YALE TOPS PRESEASON POLL. @YaleMBasketball was voted the preseason favorite in the Ivy League Men's Basketball Poll. All eight teams tip off on Monday, Nov. 6. 🌿🏀 📰 »
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Ben Raab
2 years
Final | Yale 62, Hawaii 59 WOW. Absolute thriller tonight as Yale upsets Hawaii in OT to win the Outrigger Rainbow Classic. F Matt Knowling ‘24 scored 18 pts and EJ Jarvis added 10 pts with 5 reb and 4 blocks. Bulldogs move to 4-0. Full recap of the tournament to come.
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Ben Raab
7 months
Don't underestimate Brown. Beat Yale, Cornell and were up 10 on Princeton in the second half. When Lilly gets hot, they are a very dangerous team.
@whitakk
Kevin Whitaker
7 months
Princeton is your 1-seed after a pretty shocking Brown comeback at Yale. Expect a lot of Brown hype for the tourney given their hot finish; I don’t really see it, but we’ll see.
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Ben Raab
8 months
51 minutes before game time. I have checked into Jadwin Gymnasium. Thank you for the warm welcome @PUTIGERS
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