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NCAA Tournament 2023: Ranking the starting lineups of each Sweet 16 team

By Joey Loose

Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser (0) celebrates with teammates after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser (0) celebrates with teammates after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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NCAA Tournament Princeton Tigers forward Caden Pierce Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Tournament Princeton Tigers forward Caden Pierce Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Princeton (15-seed)

Matt Allocco (Junior – Guard)

Named Second Team All-Ivy League, Allocco had an impressive second season with the Tigers, averaging 10.8 points and 4.8 rebounds a game in his first year as a collegiate starter. He’s a high-quality player on both sides of the ball and had 10 points and 7 assists in their win over Missouri in the second. Allocco also had a 20-point outing less than a month ago against Brown.

Tosan Evbuomwan (Senior – Forward)

Last season’s Ivy League Player of the Year, Evbuomwan continues to be Princeton’s most important offensive weapon, averaging 14.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. He’s led the Ivy League in 2-point field goals and assists the last two seasons and won Ivy League Tournament MVP with strong performances over a week ago; while also scoring 15 in that upset win over Arizona in the opening round.

Keeshawn Kellman (Senior – Forward)

Kellman has worked his way into the starting lineup this year for the first time and is averaging 8.0 points and 4.6 rebounds as a decent frontcourt piece. He had a few 20-point games very early in the season but is more of a role player lately for the Tigers, though he’s made 88% of his field goal attempts in their two Tournament games.

Ryan Langborg (Senior – Guard)

One of the best shooters in the Ivy League, Langborg averaged 12.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Tigers and has been vital in their recent success. He starred with 22 points and 6 rebounds in their upset win over Missouri in the second round, hitting four 3-pointers and making a season-high 8 field goals in the win.

Caden Pierce (Freshman – Forward)

Named Ivy League Rookie of the Year, Pierce has put his best foot forward during his first collegiate season. He averaged 8.3 points and 7.4 rebounds a game, establishing himself as Princeton’s top rebounding threat. He’s had at least 10 rebounds in four of Princeton’s last five ballgames, including a 9-point, 16-rebound performance against Missouri in their last game, all while hitting 32% of his 3-pointers as well.

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