UPDATED 7-19-10: Dale Signs With German Team; Jaques Joins Foote in Israel; Wittman Makes Celtics, Knicks Debut

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Jul 7, 2010

Louis Dale has signed with German team BG Göttingen, while his former Cornell teammate, Ryan Wittman, makes his debut with the Boston Celtics and joins the New York Knicks in Las Vegas. Former tri-captain Jon Jaques has also become the fourth member of Cornell's class of 2010 to sign a professional basketball contract.

Wittman Signs NBA Summer League Deal With Boston Celtics; Foote to Play in Israel

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Jun 26, 2010

Ryan Wittman has signed an NBA Summer League deal with the Boston Celtics, while Jeff Foote will head overseas to play for Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv.

Wittman and Foote Hit the NBA Workout Circuit, Track Teams Hit Up the UK

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Jun 15, 2010

Men's basketball graduated seniors Ryan Wittman and Jeff Foote have been "doing work" this summer, working out for various NBA teams in preparation for this month's draft and NBA Summer League. Meanwhile, another Cornell all-time great has been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. 

Men's Varsity 8 Crew Notches Best IRA Finish Since '94; Nathan Taylor Still the Man

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Jun 5, 2010

Several Cornell varsity sports teams (and one club team) have enjoyed a productive start to summer.

Cornell Sports Update, as a Game of Word Association

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  May 26, 2010

Sun sports editor Alex Kuczynski-Brown uses word association to provide a summer sports update.

Men's Basketball on Posters, Passion Buckets and Buzzer-Beaters

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Mar 24, 2010

Practice Makes Perfect

The consensus among college basketball circles tends to be that there’s really no way to practice hitting game-winning, buzzer-beating 3-pointers. Well, in some cases, maybe there is.

Men's Basketball Notebook 11-23-09

Alex Kuczynski-Brown  —  Nov 22, 2009

All Hail the Pope

Sophomore forward Herb Pope provided Seton Hall with its first two points of the night following an early 8-0 deficit. Pope, a transfer from New Mexico State University, was ineligible to play games in 2008-09 due to NCAA transfer regulations, but was still allowed to practice with the team.

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