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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
By AARON BRACY January 30, 2024 Big5Hoops.com VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova’s latest outing looked a lot like its season – wild swings between looking great and looking poor. There was the start against No. 9 Marquette. The Wildcats did little right while falling behind by 11 consecutive points to start the contest, then eventually by as many as 20 in the first … [Read more...] about Latest Villanova loss a microcosm of season
By AARON BRACY January 26, 2024 Big5Hoops.com Very early in the first half on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, Villanova’s Eric Dixon and Tyler Burton each dove headfirst with reckless abandon toward a loose ball trickling at the feet of a St. John’s player. As I watched the play unfold from my courtside press row seat, I cringed a bit. It was dangerous. … [Read more...] about Jan. 26 Column: An in-depth dive on Villanova
