Sophomore transfer returns to Princeton

  SPENCER GLOGER

By Christina Teller
Daily Bruin Senior Staff

UCLA men’s basketball player Spencer Gloger returned to
Princeton, head coach Steve Lavin announced Wednesday.

Gloger, a 6-foot-7 forward, would have been a sophomore on the
UCLA squad this year.

Gloger transferred from Princeton to UCLA after his freshman
year and would have been eligible to play for the Bruins during the
2001-02 campaign after sitting out last season.

According to Lavin, Gloger’s decision was based on
academics, and it is not clear whether Gloger will suit up for the
Tigers in the future.

“From my conversations with Spencer, it is my
understanding he has decided to concentrate solely on his academics
and as a result, will not play college basketball,” Lavin
said. “Whatever he decides to do, we respect his decision and
wish him the best of luck.”

With forward Jason Kapono returning for his junior season and
freshman forward Dijon Thompson expected to make an impact in his
rookie year, Gloger may not have been offered the playing time he
had expected upon transferring to UCLA.

Princeton men’s basketball head coach John Thompson did
not return a call made by the Daily Bruin.

Gloger was expected to be a contributor for the Bruins this
coming season as a threat from beyond the arc.

While at Princeton, Gloger, a native of Mission Viejo, tied the
Ivy League record with 10 three-pointers in a game and set the
Princeton freshman record of 34 points in a game, while starting 28
games.

Gloger’s recent return to Princeton is not the first time
that he has shuttled between the schools. In May of 1999, Gloger
signed a grant-in-aid agreement to attend UCLA but changed his mind
and enrolled at Princeton for his freshman year.

While at UCLA in 2000-01, Gloger was one of two men’s
basketball players named to the Director’s Honor Roll.

Attempts to reach Gloger at his home were unsuccessful.