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By AARON BRACY September 10, 2024 aaron@big5hoops.com The transition from La Salle to Villanova has been a smooth one for transfer Jhamir Brickus. Brickus is still close to his hometown of Coatesville and also is at ease with Villanova assistant coach Ashley Howard, who recruited him to La Salle and coached him during his first two seasons with the Explorers. The … [Read more...] about Transition from La Salle to Villanova has been a smooth one for Jhamir Brickus

By AARON BRACY September 7, 2024 aaron@big5hoops.com Former Villanova guard Jahvon Quinerly announced his retirement from basketball in an Instagram post (below). A 6-foot-1, 175-pound point guard from Hackensack, New Jersey, Quinerly came to Villanova in 2018-19 after starring at Hudson Catholic. A five-star prospect and McDonald's All-American, he averaged 20.1 … [Read more...] about Former Villanova guard Jahvon Quinerly announces retirement from basketball

By AARON BRACY September 4, 2024 aaron@big5hoops.com La Salle will unveil the first stage of its arena renovation on September 25 with the opening of Tom Gola Plaza, which will be adjacent to new Glaser Arena, the school announced in a press release on Wednesday. Gola Plaza, named after the former legendary Explorers player, will include the Gola statue, new … [Read more...] about La Salle to unveil Tom Gola Plaza on Sept. 25

By AARON BRACY September 3, 2024 aaron@big5hoops.com Erik Reynolds II already has made a huge impact on Saint Joseph’s basketball program. This season, Reynolds has a chance, through team and individual accomplishments, to leave a lasting legacy on Hawk Hill. Speaking to Matt Gifford of 247Sports during an X Spaces interview through Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball’s … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s Reynolds eager to leave ‘great legacy’ on Hawk Hill

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