November basketball continues for Indiana with a matchup against the Ivy League’s Princeton Tigers. The Hoosiers are looking for their first 5-0 start since the 2013-2014 season.

Indiana holds a 9-3 record against the Ivy League entering Wednesday. Archie Miller and his Hoosiers will look to take the advantage in the 2-2 all time head-to-head record with the Tigers.

Indiana’s last meeting with Princeton happened in November 1996, when the No. 22 Hoosiers defeated Princeton, 59-49.

How to Watch

WhoIndiana Hoosiers vs. Princeton Tigers
WhenWednesday, November 20, 2019 / 7 PM ET
WhereSimon Skjodt Assembly Hall – Bloomington, Indiana
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Getting to Know the Tigers

The Tigers are coached by former Princeton player Mitch Henderson. He is currently the third-winningest head coach in program history with a total record of 148-91. Henderson enters his ninth year off of the heels of a 16-12 season, where his Tigers qualified for the Ivy League Tournament semifinals.

Henderson’s trip to Bloomington represents a homecoming as the Vincennes native grew up in the Hoosier State. He graduated from Culver Military Academy, where the Hoosiers are getting distinguished 2020 recruit Trey Galloway.

After two back-to-back postseason appearances, first to the NIT and then to the NCAA tournament, Princeton has struggled with the loss of talent after the 2016-2017 season. Since then the Tigers have struggled to reach 0.500 overall.

Princeton is currently ranked number 223 in KenPom with both their offensive and defensive rankings in the same range. They finished in 3rd in the Ivy League last year, and media have projected them to finish 4th this season.

They are led their frontcourt senior Richmond Aririguzoh, a 6-foot-9, 230-pound post player. A 2018-19 2nd team All-Ivy selection, he averages 17.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Given Indiana’s size, the matchup around the rim will be a heavyweight fight to keep and eye out. Sure, Indiana forwards have defended undersized opponents up until this point, but can they handle someone their size?

— Princeton Basketball (@PrincetonMBB) November 14, 2019

Also averaging 17.3 points per game, sophomore Jaelin Llewellyn holds the backcourt for the Tigers. The 6-foot-2 guard is originally from Mississauga, Ontario and leads the team in assists and steals. Watch for a defensive matchup between him and Indiana’s point guards.

Llewellyn has not been the deep threat for Princeton this year. For Henderson’s ball club, sophomore Drew Friberg is currently the most active three pointer on the team. The 6-foot-7 wing is shooting over 40% at 9 of 22 for the season.

Projected Starting Lineups

PrincetonIndiana
G: #0 Jaelin LlewellynG: #1 Al Durham
G: #4 Max JohnsG: #10 Rob Phinisee
G: #3 Ryan LangborgF: #3 Justin Smith
F: #5 Drew FribergF: #4 Trayce Jackson-Davis
C: #34 Richmond AririguzohC: #50 Joey Brunk

What To Watch For

1. Getting Devonte back in shape

Having Devonte Green back was certainly a positive sign for the Hoosiers. Indiana needs all of the scoring help it can get, especially with the schedule intensifying in December.

Now, all eyes are on Green to see how long it takes for him to return to his true form. Recall that he has been sitting out a substantial amount of time due to a hamstring injury, with little to no practice until this past week.

The senior captain is going to be a key offensive weapon for the Hoosiers and the team needs him back at his peak as quickly as possible.

2. How will the Hoosiers handle the Princeton offense?

While not quite the same as the legendary offense instilled by former Princeton coach Pete Carril that included weaves, pivot plays, and dribble handoffs, Henderson has his own flavor of the modern Princeton offense.

That offense includes a quicker pace of the game and more freedom to shoot when they are enabled.