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By AARON BRACY February 9, 2024 Big5Hoops.com For 44 consecutive NCAA tournaments between 1978 and 2022, the Big 5 had a representative participate. Last year, for the first time since 1977, no Big 5 school got an invite to the Big Dance. Could the Big 5 be left out again this season? Right now, sadly in light of its long and proud history, the chances are good that … [Read more...] about Feb. 9 Column: Will the Big 5 be left out of the Big Dance again?
By AARON BRACY February 6, 2024 Big5Hoops.com PHILADELPHIA – The sold-out student section was rocking. Hagan Arena was loud, exciting and so ready for an upset. You’ve been here many times before. It just had the feeling of a St. Joe’s win. DaRon Holmes II, Dayton’s NBA talent, told the Dayton Daily News that Hawks fans talk the most “smack” in the league. … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s plays its best, then worst in loss to Dayton
By AARON BRACY February 4, 2024 Big5Hoops.com PHILADELPHIA – With 7 minutes, 4 seconds remaining, Villanova fans headed to the exits. It looked oh-too-familiar. Another game. Another early exit by Nova Nation. The feeling, though, could not have been any more different. They were thrusting the “V’s” high in the air, the student section was rocking … [Read more...] about Villanova halts skid with dazzling defense
By AARON BRACY February 3, 2024 Big5Hoops.com PHILADELPHIA – Saint Joseph’s is a team that loves to shoot 3-pointers. The more the better. Coach Billy Lange’s offense is built around his experience as an assistant coach in the NBA and studying analytics, both of which emphasize the 3-pointer. It’s fun to watch. Sometimes, though, getting points the … [Read more...] about Greer III, X Brown key St. Joe’s win over La Salle
By AARON BRACY February 2, 2024 Big5Hoops.com As I was watching Wednesday’s George Mason-Saint Joseph’s game, I was struck by the quality of play and quality of players. George Mason’s Keyshawn Hall is a wonderful talent. He scored 19 points with an array of breathtaking athleticism and superb shotmaking. St. Joe’s Xzayvier Brown is a fabulous freshman. He made … [Read more...] about Feb. 2 Column: The decline of the Atlantic 10 and how to fix it
