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All eyes will be on Tosan Evbuomwan when Princeton plays in the Sweet 16

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Princeton's been the surprise of the men's March Madness basketball tournament thanks, in large part, to senior forward and economics major Tosan Evbuomwan.

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

It's a Cinderella story, as Bill Murray would say. Princeton returns to meet Creighton tonight in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Tigers weren't supposed to make it this far, and one reason they have is an economics major who seems equally at home on the court. Reporter Harrison Malkin takes a look.

(SOUNDBITE OF BASKETBALLS DRIBBLING)

HARRISON MALKIN: There is one guy at Princeton University's basketball practice that every reporter wants to talk to. It's Tosan Evbuomwan, a 6'8" senior forward from Newcastle, England.

TOSAN EVBUOMWAN: Yeah, no, it's been unreal, obviously. And we - like you said, we haven't surprised ourselves. We're a very confident group in what and who we are.

MALKIN: Not many college basketball fans thought Princeton would make it this deep in the NCAA tournament, as their last tournament win was 25 years ago. But the team's not-so-secret weapon is Evbuomwan, who grew up playing rugby, cricket and soccer. Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson says he is a unique talent.

MITCH HENDERSON: He is filled with humility², happiest when his teammates are doing well, an excellent student - he's crushing it academically - and I think one of the best players in the Sweet 16.

MALKIN: Evbuomwan's senior thesis is about how diversity in the NBA's front office affects team performance. Coach Henderson says the thoughtfulness of Evbuomwan's thesis doesn't surprise him. But it's not easy working on a thesis, going to classes, practicing and traveling for games and, oh, talking to the press.

EVBUOMWAN: It's taken a bit of a hold, obviously, whilst we've been playing. But I was able to get a good amount done, I think, in the winter break.

MALKIN: One of his closest teammates is point guard Matt Allocco.

MATT ALLOCCO: I call him my brother. You know, we're about as close as we get outside of being blood. So - he's so talented. You know, he's just unbelievably gifted, has a great feel for the game. And he definitely makes my job easier, I'll tell you that. He gets me a lot of open shots.

MALKIN: Before teaching a late-morning organic chemistry class, Princeton professor Erik Sorensen stopped by the team's final home practice before their game against Creighton.

ERIK SORENSEN: Tosan is a gift for our team. He's just an amazing athlete, and he's also a remarkable³ student. I just high-fived him. I'm very proud.

MALKIN: Professor Sorensen says the excitement of an underdog making it to one of the most competitive events in college sports is quietly reverberating⁴ among students.

SORENSEN: You know, they're into their classes and keeping up with their schoolwork. But inside there's a party going on in each one of us.

MALKIN: For Tosan Evbuomwan, who won Ivy⁵ League Player of the Year last season, he's just enjoying the moment. After graduation, he hopes to play professionally, bringing his dominant⁶ skills on the hardwood and his economic wizardry to the NBA.

For NPR News, I'm Harrison Malkin in Princeton, N.J.

INSKEEP: I had to go to bed earlier last night, so I missed that Michigan State-Kansas State game. Leila, did you catch it?

LEILA FADEL, HOST:

Do you not know me by now, Steve? Of course, I didn't catch it. I don't know anything about sports.

INSKEEP: (Laughter) OK, OK. Let's go to somebody who does know something about sports. Michel Martin, our newest host on MORNING EDITION, you're a sports fan.

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

I am.

INSKEEP: What was the game like last night?

MARTIN: It was fire. Leila, we will be doing a tutorial...

FADEL: OK, thank God.

MARTIN: ...For your benefit on...

INSKEEP: Kansas State, 98 to 93, over Michigan State. Wow.

MARTIN: Records set. So anyway, so we'll be - I'll be teaching, Leila, all about it.

INSKEEP: You can talk amongst yourselves. Talk amongst yourselves.

MARTIN: Soon I will be an expert.

INSKEEP: Another bad night for the Big Ten. We go on.

1 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

2 humility   

n.谦逊，谦恭

参考例句：

• Humility often gains more than pride.谦逊往往比骄傲收益更多。
• His voice was still soft and filled with specious humility.他的声音还是那么温和，甚至有点谦卑。

3 remarkable   

adj.显著的，异常的，非凡的，值得注意的

参考例句：

• She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。
• These cars are remarkable for the quietness of their engines.这些汽车因发动机没有噪音而不同凡响。

4 reverberating   

回响，回荡( reverberate的现在分词 )； 使反响，使回荡，使反射

参考例句：

• The words are still ringing [reverberating] in one's ears. 言犹在耳。
• I heard a voice reverberating: "Crawl out! I give you liberty!" 我听到一个声音在回荡：“爬出来吧，我给你自由！”

5 ivy   

n.常青藤，常春藤

参考例句：

• Her wedding bouquet consisted of roses and ivy.她的婚礼花篮包括玫瑰和长春藤。
• The wall is covered all over with ivy.墙上爬满了常春藤。

6 dominant   

adj.支配的，统治的；占优势的；显性的；n.主因，要素，主要的人(或物)；显性基因

参考例句：

• The British were formerly dominant in India.英国人从前统治印度。
• She was a dominant figure in the French film industry.她在法国电影界是个举足轻重的人物。