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Covering Philly College Basketball
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
By AARON BRACY January 31, 2024 Big5Hoops.com PHILADELPHIA – Xzayvier Brown. X-z-a-y-v-i-e-r. It’s a tough one, to spell that is. Yeah, tough, kind of like the person. Brown, the marvelous Saint Joseph’s freshman, played fearlessly down the stretch, making one tough play after another to lead the Hawks to a 75-73 victory over George Mason at Hagan … [Read more...] about St. Joe’s Xzayvier Brown has tough name, game
