Ivy League

In the fast-paced world of college basketball, where offensive prowess often steals the spotlight, there’s a player who has carved out a niche for himself through sheer defensive grit and tenacity. Meet Bez Mbeng, Yale University’s defensive anchor and two-time Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year, whose impact on the game transcends the confines of the stat sheet. As the Yale Bulldogs gear up for their highly anticipated clash against the formidable No.

The roar of the crowd at the sold-out Levien Gymnasium reached a fever pitch as the final seconds ticked off the clock. The Princeton Tigers, top seeds and defending champions of the Ivy League tournament, had just secured a hard-fought 78-71 victory over the scrappy Brown Bears in the opening round. Leading the charge for the Tigers was sophomore sensation Xaivian Lee. The 6'4" guard was unstoppable, slicing through the Brown defense with an array of creative moves and pouring in a game-high 27 points on an efficient 10-17 shooting.