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Covering Philly College Basketball
By AARON BRACY September 3, 2024 aaron@big5hoops.com In E.J. Smith’s well-written piece on Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s introspection after last season’s late struggles in Tuesday’s Philadelphia Inquirer, former Villanova coach Jay Wright is heavily quoted as a source of counsel for Sirianni. Wright discussed his impression of Siranni. “He’s just always digging … [Read more...] about Wright reflects on Villanova’s success in Sirianni article
By AARON BRACY August 28, 2024 Big5Hoops.com These are exciting times for coach Fran Dunphy and La Salle. With a restocked roster and a new arena set to open in 2024-25, there is renewed optimism and energy around the Explorers program. La Salle has a storied history that includes a national championship, but both the basketball program and the University have … [Read more...] about With a restocked roster and new arena, excitement abounds for Dunphy, La Salle
By AARON BRACY August 15, 2024 Big5Hoops.com The first time I met Matthew Osborne, he was wearing the brightest pink dress shirt I ever saw. It was the spring of 2007. I was the sports editor at The Trentonian, and Matthew was interviewing for the assistant sports editor position. His color choice for the dress shirt might not have fit the mold for Interviewing 101 … [Read more...] about In Remembrance: My friend Matthew Osborne brightened others with humor, fun
By AARON BRACY August 6, 2024 Big5Hoops.com Villanova just got a little better in an offseason of great gains. The Wildcats received a commitment from former four-star recruit Kris Parker on Tuesday. The 6-foot-9, 195-pound guard redshirted last season at Alabama after choosing the Crimson Tide over the Wildcats, Missouri, and Central Florida following a standout … [Read more...] about Former four-star recruit Parker commits to Villanova
By AARON BRACY June 6, 2024 Big5Hoops.com VILLANOVA, Pa. – Seventy years ago, athletic directors from La Salle, Penn, Saint Joseph’s, Temple and Villanova conceived a great idea by bringing together the five schools in a basketball round-robin format. The Big 5 was born. It didn’t take long for this unique partnership to become one of the best traditions in college … [Read more...] about Bracy: Big 5 is back in a big way
